In soccer (football) sports betting, (+3.5) refers to a handicap bet where the underdog team is given a 3.5-goal advantage before the match starts for betting purposes.
Meaning of (+3.5) Handicap
- You are betting on a team that is given an artificial +3.5 goal head start.
- This means that at the end of the match, you add 3.5 goals to your team’s final score to determine if your bet wins.
When You Win
You win the (+3.5) bet if your team does NOT lose by 4 or more goals.
When You Lose
You lose the bet only if your team loses by 4 or more goals.
Examples
Example 1:
Match:
Barcelona vs Granada
Bet: Granada (+3.5) handicap
Final Score: Barcelona 3 – 1 Granada
- Add 3.5 to Granada’s score: 1 + 3.5 = 4.5
- Compare to Barcelona’s 3 goals: Granada 4.5 > Barcelona 3
You win the bet!
Example 2:
Final Score: Barcelona 4 – 1 Granada
- Granada’s adjusted score: 1 + 3.5 = 4.5
- Barcelona has 4
You still win the bet, because 4.5 > 4
Example 3:
Final Score: Barcelona 5 – 1 Granada
- Granada’s adjusted score: 1 + 3.5 = 4.5
- Barcelona has 5
You lose the bet, because 5 > 4.5 — your team lost by 4 goals.
Summary
| Final Margin (Goal Difference) | Outcome of (+3.5) Bet |
|---|---|
| Lose by 0 to 3 goals | Win |
| Draw | Win |
| Win the match | Win |
| Lose by 4+ goals | Lose |
Let me know if you’d like the (-3.5) version explained too—it’s the opposite side of this bet.
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