In soccer betting, (+4) refers to a handicap or spread bet where +4 goals are added to the underdog team’s final score for betting purposes.
What It Means:
If you bet on Team A (+4), you are giving that team a 4-goal advantage before the match starts.
Your bet wins if, after adding 4 goals to Team A’s final score, they win, draw, or lose by less than 4 goals.
Key Rule:
Your bet on +4 wins if:
- Your team wins the match
- The match is a draw
- Your team loses by 1, 2, or 3 goals
Your bet is a push (refund) if:
- Your team loses by exactly 4 goals
Your bet loses if:
- Your team loses by 5 or more goals
Example 1:
Match:
Barcelona vs Almería
You bet on Almería +4
Final score:
Barcelona 4 – 1 Almería
Now apply the handicap:
Almería’s adjusted score = 1 + 4 = 5
Barcelona = 4
Result (for betting):
Almería 5 – 4 Barcelona → Your bet wins
Example 2:
Match:
Manchester City vs Burnley
You bet on Burnley +4
Final score:
Man City 5 – 1 Burnley
Adjusted score:
Burnley = 1 + 4 = 5
Man City = 5
Result:
Burnley 5 – 5 Man City → Your bet is a draw → your bet WINS or is PUSH depending on bookie
Example 3:
Match:
PSG vs Clermont Foot
You bet on Clermont +4
Final score:
PSG 6 – 1 Clermont
Adjusted score:
Clermont = 1 + 4 = 5
PSG = 6
Result:
Clermont loses 6–5 (after adjustment) → Your bet loses
Summary Table:
| Actual Match Result | Handicap (+4) Result | Bet Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Lose by 5+ goals | Still lose | Lose |
| Lose by 4 goals | Draw | ➖ Push (Refund) |
| Lose by 1–3 goals | Win/Draw | Win |
| Draw | Win | Win |
| Win | Win | Win |
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