What “Draw (0:1)” Handicap Means
- This is a European Handicap market (not Asian).
- The away team is given a +1 goal head start before the match starts.
- Your bet is on the match ending in a draw after applying the handicap.
In other words:
- The home team starts 1 goal behind (0:1).
- The market is asking: “If we give the away team a +1 goal advantage, will the result be a draw?”
How It Works with a Team Example
Let’s use:
- Manchester City (Home) vs Everton (Away)
The handicap: Draw (0:1)
This means before kick-off we “pretend” the score is:
- Man City 0 – 1 Everton
Your bet wins if, after adding the handicap, the result is a draw.
Outcomes Table
| Actual Score (Full Time) | With Handicap (0:1) | Result for “Draw (0:1)” Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Man City 1 – 0 Everton | 1 – 1 (Draw) | Win |
| Man City 2 – 1 Everton | 2 – 2 (Draw) | Win |
| Man City 3 – 2 Everton | 3 – 3 (Draw) | Win |
| Man City 1 – 1 Everton | 1 – 2 (Everton win) | Lose |
| Man City 0 – 0 Everton | 0 – 1 (Everton win) | Lose |
| Man City 2 – 0 Everton | 2 – 1 (Man City win) | Lose |
So your bet wins only if Man City wins by exactly 1 goal (because adding +1 to Everton makes it a draw).
In Short
- You’re betting on the home team to win by exactly one goal.
- If the home team wins by more than one goal, you lose.
- If the match ends in a draw or away team wins, you lose.
Example Payout
Say the odds for “Draw (0:1)” are 4.50.
- You stake $10.
- If Man City wins 2-1 → handicap score = 2-2 (draw) → You win $45 (profit $35).
- If Man City wins 3-1 → handicap score = 3-2 (not draw) → You lose.
Betting Tips
Use when:
- You believe the favourite (home) team will win but only narrowly (by 1 goal).
- The favourite is strong but has a packed schedule, injuries, or is playing a defensively solid away team.
Check head-to-heads:
- If most recent matches ended with the home side winning by exactly 1 goal, this market can offer much higher odds than a simple “home win.”
Alternative:
- If you think the favourite might win by more than one goal, a normal “home -1” or “Asian handicap -1” may be safer.
- If you think the game is tight, “Draw No Bet” or “Asian Handicap 0” could be better.
Quick Formula:
- Draw (0:1) bet = “Home team wins by exactly 1 goal.”
Would you like me to also explain “Draw (1:0)” handicap (which is the reverse scenario)?