What “Away (1:0)” Means
- In a handicap bet, the bookmaker gives one team a “head start” (positive handicap) or a deficit (negative handicap) before the match starts for betting purposes.
- In Away (1:0), the away team is starting with a 1-goal advantage on the handicap line.
So, for settlement purposes:
- Before the match “starts” in betting terms, the away team already leads 1–0 on the handicap scoreboard.
How It Works (Step by Step)
Let’s take an example:
- Match: Real Madrid (Home) vs. Chelsea (Away)
- Handicap: Away (1:0)
In betting terms, Chelsea begin with a 1-goal head start.
Now, add the handicap to the real score at the end of the game:
| Actual Score | Handicap Applied (Chelsea +1) | Handicap Result | Winning Bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid 1–0 Chelsea | Chelsea +1 → Real Madrid 1–1 Chelsea | Draw (on handicap) | “Draw on handicap” bets win |
| Real Madrid 0–0 Chelsea | Chelsea +1 → Real Madrid 0–1 Chelsea | Chelsea (Away) win (on handicap) | Away (1:0) bets win |
| Real Madrid 2–1 Chelsea | Chelsea +1 → Real Madrid 2–2 Chelsea | Draw (on handicap) | “Draw on handicap” bets win |
| Real Madrid 1–2 Chelsea | Chelsea +1 → Real Madrid 1–3 Chelsea | Chelsea (Away) win (on handicap) | Away (1:0) bets win |
| Real Madrid 3–1 Chelsea | Chelsea +1 → Real Madrid 3–2 Chelsea | Real Madrid win (on handicap) | Home bets win |
Key idea:
- If Chelsea draw or win the match, the Away (1:0) bet is very likely to win.
- If Chelsea lose by exactly 1 goal, the handicap “levels it” into a draw — which could be a push or void depending on your bookmaker.
- If Chelsea lose by 2+ goals, you lose the bet.
When You’d Use It
- When you think the away team is underrated but may not necessarily win outright.
- Good for cup games or leagues where the home team is strong but you think the away side can hold them or keep it close.
Betting Tips for Away (1:0)
Check team form & motivation
If the away team is defensively solid or in good form, +1 goal is valuable.
Look at head-to-head & styles
If historically the home team struggles to score many goals vs. this opponent, +1 is safer.
Consider weather, pitch, injuries
Factors that limit scoring (bad pitch, defensive approach) make +1 even more attractive.
Be aware of odds movement
If heavy money is going on the home side, odds on Away (1:0) might improve — you can get better value.
Double chance alternative
If you just want the away team to avoid defeat, compare “Away (1:0)” odds with “X2 (Double Chance)” — sometimes the latter offers similar protection but different payout.
Quick Rule of Thumb
- Away +1 = you win if the away team wins or draws,
- You get a push (stake refunded) if they lose by exactly 1,
- You lose if they lose by 2 or more.
Some bookies mark this as Asian Handicap +1 for the away team; the settlement rules are essentially the same.
Would you like me to make a visual table comparing Away (1:0) vs Away (+1 Asian Handicap)**? It makes it crystal clear.