1. What Away (+1.0) Means
When you bet Away (+1.0), you’re giving the away team a one-goal “head start.”
- If the away team wins or draws → you win.
- If the away team loses by exactly 1 goal → your stake is refunded (push).
- If the away team loses by 2 or more goals → you lose.
Essentially, you’re betting that the away team won’t lose heavily.
2. What Asian Handicap -1.0 Means
When you bet a team at -1.0, you’re giving that team a one-goal “handicap.”
- If the team wins by 2 or more goals → you win.
- If the team wins by exactly 1 goal → your stake is refunded (push).
- If the team draws or loses → you lose.
This is the same market but from the favorite’s perspective.
3. Example with Real Teams
Let’s take a Premier League match:
Manchester City (Home) vs. Brentford (Away)
Scenario 1: You bet Brentford +1.0 (Away +1.0)
- Brentford win 2–1 → you win
- Brentford draw 1–1 → you win
- Brentford lose 1–0 → push (money back)
- Brentford lose 2–0 → you lose
Scenario 2: You bet Manchester City -1.0
- Man City win 3–1 → you win
- Man City win 2–1 → push (money back)
- Man City draw 1–1 or lose → you lose
You can see it’s two sides of the same bet:
- Backing Away +1.0 is the cautious bet on the underdog.
- Backing Home -1.0 is the aggressive bet on the favorite needing at least a 2-goal win.
4. Quick Table for Both Bets
| Final Score | Away +1.0 (Brentford) | Home -1.0 (Man City) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–0 | Win | Lose |
| 1–1 | Win | Lose |
| 1–0 | Push | Push |
| 2–0 | Lose | Win |
| 3–1 | Lose | Win |
5. Betting Tips for This Market
For Away (+1.0):
- Look for underdogs with strong defense or good recent form away from home.
- Works well if the favorite is in a busy schedule (fatigue).
- Avoid if the underdog’s defense is weak or missing key players.
For -1.0 Handicap:
- Best for dominant home teams (Man City, Bayern, PSG at home) who usually win by 2+.
- Check injury news and motivation (are they chasing goal difference?).
- Consider weather or pitch conditions — they can reduce big-margin wins.
Pro Tip:
Markets like +1.0 and -1.0 have a lot of “push” potential.
If you want to reduce the chance of a refund:
- Take -1.25 (half-stake -1, half-stake -1.5) or +1.25 to tweak risk/reward.
Would you like me to also show you how +1.0 differs from +1.5 (since that’s a common next step)? It can help spot value more easily.