What “Draw (0:2)” Handicap Means
- This is a European handicap (not Asian handicap).
- The underdog team is given a two-goal head start before the match begins (0:2).
- You’re betting on the match to end in a “handicap draw” once that artificial 2-goal head start is applied.
In other words:
Add +2 goals to the underdog’s final score → if the scores are then equal = you win.
How the Bet is Calculated
Let’s call the teams:
- Team A = Big favourite (stronger)
- Team B = Underdog (weaker, given +2 goals)
Your bet: Draw (0:2)
- At full time, the actual goals are added up.
- +2 is added to Team B’s total.
- If the adjusted score = draw → bet wins
- If the adjusted score = not draw → bet loses
Examples
Example 1
Match: Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Handicap: Draw (0:2)
You bet: Draw (0:2)
Final score:
- Man City 2–0 Sheffield Utd
Adjusted score (add +2 to Sheffield): 2–2
You win the bet.
Example 2
Final score:
- Man City 3–1 Sheffield Utd
Adjusted score: Man City 3 – Sheffield 3
You win again.
Example 3
Final score:
- Man City 2–1 Sheffield Utd
Adjusted score: Man City 2 – Sheffield 3
Sheffield leads after +2, so it’s no longer a draw → you lose.
Example 4
Final score:
- Man City 1–0 Sheffield Utd
Adjusted score: Man City 1 – Sheffield 2
Sheffield wins after +2 → you lose.
So the only way you win this bet is if, after adding +2 to the underdog, the score equals the favourite’s goals.
Why People Bet “Draw (0:2)”
- It’s a way of betting on a big favourite winning by exactly 2 goals (or small-margin scenarios) without taking the short odds of the favourite’s straight win.
- It’s also a way to exploit markets when you believe a strong team will win but not crush the opponent.
Betting Tips
Check the favourite’s scoring habits:
If they usually win by exactly 2 goals (like 2-0, 3-1), this market is attractive.
Check underdog’s defensive record:
If the weaker side rarely concedes huge defeats, “Draw (0:2)” becomes safer.
Look at team news & motivation:
Rotated squads, missing key players or fixture congestion can produce narrow wins.
Better odds:
Draw (0:2) often gives higher odds than a straight handicap bet, but it’s riskier.
Alternative:
If you’re unsure, you can split stakes between Handicap Draw and Handicap Away +2 to reduce risk.
TL;DR Table
| Actual Score (Fav – Underdog) | Adjusted Score (+2 to underdog) | Bet Result (Draw 0:2) |
|---|---|---|
| 2–0 | 2–2 | Win |
| 3–1 | 3–3 | Win |
| 2–1 | 2–3 | Lose |
| 1–0 | 1–2 | Lose |
| 4–2 | 4–4 | Win |
Would you like me to also show how “Draw (0:2)” compares to betting on the favourite’s winning margin (like winning by exactly 2 goals)? (It’s a subtle but important difference.)