Meaning of 1 (-1.75)
- “1” means you are betting on the home team to win the match.
- “-1.75” is a Asian Handicap line.
- It splits your stake into two parts:
- Half on -1.5 handicap
- Half on -2.0 handicap
This means:
Your bet wins if:
- The home team wins by 3 goals or more
Example: 3–0, 4–1, 5–2
Half win if:
- The home team wins by exactly 2 goals
Your -1.5 portion wins
Your -2.0 portion gets void (stake refunded)
You lose if:
- The home team wins by 1 goal
- The match ends draw
- The home team loses
Team Example — Using Manchester City
Let’s use Manchester City vs Burnley as the example.
You bet:
Manchester City 1 (-1.75)
Stake: ₦10,000
City is the home team.
Scenario 1: City wins 4–1
- Margin = 3 goals
- You win fully
- Your profit depends on the odds.
Scenario 2: City wins 3–1
- Margin = 2 goals
- Half win, half refund:
- -1.5 wins
- -2.0 is returned
If odds are 1.90:
- Half your stake ₦5,000 × 1.90 = ₦9,500 return
- Other half returned = ₦5,000
- Total return = ₦14,500
- Profit = ₦4,500
Scenario 3: City wins 2–1
Margin = 1 goal
- Both sides of the handicap fail
- You lose the full bet
Summary Table
| Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Win by 3+ goals | Full win |
| Win by exactly 2 goals | Half win + half refund |
| Win by 1 goal | Loss |
| Draw | Loss |
| Lose | Loss |
When to Use 1 (-1.75)
This bet is useful when:
- A very strong team is playing a weak team at home
- The strong team scores heavily
- You expect a big margin victory
Examples of teams good for handicap bets:
- Man City
- Bayern Munich
- Real Madrid
- PSG
- Liverpool (when in form)
Betting Tips for 1 (-1.75)
Check goal-scoring form
A team that averages 2.5+ goals per game is ideal.
Check team news
Avoid the bet if:
- Key strikers are injured
- Main defenders are missing
Avoid cup games vs low teams
Managers may rotate players heavily.
Use live betting
If the favorite looks strong early, odds for -1.75 may drop → Value opportunity.
Consider head-to-head history
If the favorite usually wins by big margins, it’s a good sign.
Example Match Breakdown
Bayern Munich vs Bochum
- Bayern average 3+ goals at home
- Bochum struggle away
- Bayern missing no attackers
- Past meetings: 7–0, 4–0, 3–1
1(-1.75) is a strong pick