What is 1 (+0.25) in Football Betting?
This is an Asian Handicap bet. Here’s what it means:
- 1 → This represents a home team win.
- +0.25 → This is a quarter-goal handicap. It’s also called a split handicap because your stake is split between 0 and +0.5 handicaps.
Effectively:
- Half of your stake goes on 1 (0) – “Home team wins, no draw refund”
- Half of your stake goes on 1 (+0.5) – “Home team wins or draws, you win”
So, your stake is hedged slightly in case of a draw.
How It Works – Outcomes
Let’s say Team A is playing Team B, and you bet $100 on 1 (+0.25).
- Team A wins:
- 1 (0) → Win
- 1 (+0.5) → Win
You win full stake
- Match Draws:
- 1 (0) → Refund (half your stake back)
- 1 (+0.5) → Win (half your stake wins)
Result: You win half the stake, and the other half is returned
- Team A Loses:
- Both halves lose
- You lose the full stake
Example with Numbers
- Bet: $100 on 1 (+0.25)
- Split: $50 on 1 (0) and $50 on 1 (+0.5)
- Odds: 2.00 (even)
Case 1 – Team A Wins:
- 1 (0) → $50 × 2.00 = $100 profit
- 1 (+0.5) → $50 × 2.00 = $100 profit
- Total profit: $200
Case 2 – Draw:
- 1 (0) → $50 refunded
- 1 (+0.5) → $50 × 2.00 = $100 profit
- Total: $100 profit (from half stake) + $50 refund = $150 returned
Case 3 – Team A Loses:
- Both lose → -$100
When to Use 1 (+0.25)
- When you think the home team is likely to win, but you want insurance in case of a draw.
- Typically used in closely matched games, or if the home team has a slight edge.
Betting Tips
- Analyze the form: Check home/away performance and recent matches.
- Check team motivation: If the home team needs points, +0.25 reduces risk.
- Avoid heavy favorites: For big mismatches, 1 (0) or 1 (-1) is better.
- Manage stake wisely: Asian handicaps reduce risk but also reduce profit if the game draws.
- Compare odds: Look for the best value, sometimes +0.25 gives better odds than 1 (0).
Quick Summary:
- 1 (+0.25) = Bet split on home win (0) and home win or draw (+0.5)
- Home win: Full profit
- Draw: Half profit + half stake returned
- Away win: Full loss