What Handicap 0:1 Means
- Handicap betting is a way for bookmakers to “level the playing field” between two teams.
- In a 0:1 handicap, one team starts with a one-goal advantage (the “+1” side), while the other starts with a one-goal deficit (the “-1” side).
Think of it as adding or subtracting goals before the match even starts, for betting purposes only.
- If you back a team with -1 (handicap 0:1), they must win by at least 2 goals for your bet to win.
- If you back the +1 team, your bet wins if they win or draw, and your stake is refunded if they lose by exactly 1 goal (depends on the bookmaker whether it’s Asian Handicap or European Handicap).
Example with Real Club Teams
Imagine a Premier League match:
Manchester City vs. Everton
Bookmaker offers:
- Man City (Handicap 0:1) @1.90
- Everton (Handicap +1) @1.90
If you bet Man City 0:1 (–1):
- The bet assumes City starts the game with a “-1 goal” disadvantage.
- For your bet to win:
- City must win by 2 or more goals (e.g., 3-1, 2-0, 4-1).
- If City wins by exactly 1 goal (e.g., 1-0, 2-1), the match ends as a draw on the handicap, so your stake is refunded in Asian Handicap, or you lose in European Handicap.
- If City draw or lose, your bet loses.
If you bet Everton 0:1 (+1):
- Everton starts the game with a “+1 goal” advantage.
- For your bet to win:
- Everton win or draw (e.g., 0-0, 1-1, 1-0 to Everton).
- If Everton lose by exactly 1 goal (e.g., 0-1, 1-2), your stake is refunded in Asian Handicap.
- If Everton lose by 2+ goals, you lose the bet.
Quick Outcome Table (Asian Handicap 0:1)
| Real Match Result | Bet on Man City -1 | Bet on Everton +1 |
|---|---|---|
| City win by 2+ goals (3-1, 2-0) | Win | Lose |
| City win by 1 goal (1-0, 2-1) | Stake refunded | Stake refunded |
| Draw (1-1, 0-0) | Lose | Win |
| Everton win (0-1, 1-2) | Lose | Win |
Betting Tips for Handicap 0:1
- Use Team Form & Attack Strength
- Only back the -1 team if they regularly win by 2+ goals (like Manchester City at home against weaker sides).
- Check Injuries & Squad Rotation
- A big club resting key players might still win but only by a single goal, which could mean a push/refund instead of a win.
- Venue Matters
- Home teams with -1 handicaps perform better historically than away teams with -1 because of home advantage.
- Weather & Playing Conditions
- Poor pitch or heavy rain can lower goal margins and hurt -1 bets.
- Look at Recent Goal Margins
- If the favorite has been scraping 1-0 wins lately, consider avoiding -1 and try “Draw No Bet” or “Win to Nil” instead.
Would you like me to also show you how 0:1 differs from 1:0 (reversed handicap)? (They’re slightly different bets depending on who is the favorite.)