What “Away (0:3)” Handicap Means
- It’s a European Handicap (not Asian).
- The Away team is given a 3-goal advantage before the match starts for betting purposes.
So, when you place a bet on Away (0:3):
- You are betting on the away team to “win” the match after adding +3 goals to their real score.
- The bookmaker adjusts the score as if the away team already started with a 3–0 lead.
How the Bookmaker Calculates It
Let’s say the real match ends:
- Home 2 – 1 Away
With Away (0:3), you add 3 goals to Away:
- Home 2 – (1+3)=4 Away
- Adjusted score: Home 2 – 4 Away
- In the handicap market, the Away team wins 4–2.
If you had backed Away (0:3), your bet wins.
Worked Examples with a Team
Imagine Manchester United (Home) vs Arsenal (Away).
You bet on Arsenal (0:3).
| Real Score | Adjusted Score (Arsenal +3) | Bet Result |
|---|---|---|
| Man Utd 2–0 Arsenal | Man Utd 2–3 Arsenal | Win (Arsenal “wins” 3–2) |
| Man Utd 3–0 Arsenal | Man Utd 3–3 Arsenal | Draw (Stake refunded if “draw no bet” version) |
| Man Utd 4–0 Arsenal | Man Utd 4–3 Arsenal | Lose (Arsenal loses even with +3 goals) |
| Man Utd 1–1 Arsenal | Man Utd 1–4 Arsenal | Win |
Rule of Thumb:
- If the away team loses by 2 goals or fewer → your Away (0:3) bet wins.
- If the away team loses by exactly 3 goals → it’s a draw in handicap terms (some bookies refund, some count as draw).
- If the away team loses by 4+ goals → your bet loses.
Why Bookmakers Offer This Market
This market allows you to bet on a weaker away side with a “virtual head start” — common when a top team plays a much weaker team away.
Betting Tips for “Away (0:3)”
Use when the away team is clearly weaker but unlikely to be thrashed.
If you think they’ll fight and lose by just 1–2 goals, +3 goals is good value.
Check team news & motivation.
If the away side is full-strength and playing defensively, this bet is stronger.
Compare with Asian Handicap (+3.0).
Asian Handicap +3.0 is similar but offers stake refunds if the adjusted score ends in a draw — often better than European.
Look at historical margins.
If the home side rarely wins by 3+ goals, this handicap gives a high chance of winning.
Quick Recap Table
| Actual Match Result (Home vs Away) | Outcome for Away (0:3) Bet |
|---|---|
| Home wins by 1 goal (2–1) | Win |
| Home wins by 2 goals (3–1) | Win |
| Home wins by 3 goals (4–1) | Draw (depends on bookie rules) |
| Home wins by 4+ goals (5–1) | Lose |
| Away draws or wins | Win |
Would you like me to make a visual chart (like a table showing all win/draw/lose scenarios) for any Away handicap? It makes it super easy to reference before betting.