What “Draw (0:4) Handicap” Means
- This is a European Handicap market (not Asian Handicap).
- One team is given a head start of 4 goals before the match starts.
- You’re betting on the “draw” after that artificial 4-goal head start has been applied.
So you’re predicting:
After adding 4 goals to the underdog’s score (or subtracting 4 from the favorite’s score), the game ends in a draw.
It’s like betting on a “handicap-corrected” draw.
How It Works with an Example
Let’s pick a real-looking matchup:
- Manchester City vs Sheffield United
- The bookie lists:
- Man City (0:4)
- Draw (0:4)
- Sheffield (0:4)
Here, Sheffield United start with a +4 goal advantage.
Your bet: “Draw (0:4)”
- You’re betting that after adding 4 goals to Sheffield’s total, the match is a draw.
Scenarios
| Actual Score | Handicap Adjusted Score (add 4 to Sheffield) | Bet Result |
|---|---|---|
| Man City 4–0 Sheffield | Man City 4–4 Sheffield | Win |
| Man City 5–1 Sheffield | Man City 5–5 Sheffield | Win |
| Man City 3–0 Sheffield | Man City 3–4 Sheffield | Lose (Sheffield wins on handicap) |
| Man City 4–1 Sheffield | Man City 4–5 Sheffield | Lose (Sheffield wins on handicap) |
| Man City 6–2 Sheffield | Man City 6–6 Sheffield | Win |
So, you only win if City’s winning margin is exactly 4 goals.
Any less = Sheffield wins on the handicap.
Any more = City still wins on the handicap.
Key Difference vs Other Handicap Bets
- If you took Man City (0:4), you’d need City to win by 5 or more goals to cash.
- If you took Sheffield (0:4), you’d win if Sheffield lose by 3 goals or fewer, draw, or win.
- Draw (0:4) is the “middle” option — it only pays if City win by exactly 4 goals.
It’s basically like betting on a correct winning margin (but with a handicap structure).
Betting Tips for “Draw (0:4)”
- Use for very strong favorites: This bet makes sense only if the favorite is capable of winning by around 4 goals.
- Check historical matchups: Has the favorite beaten similar teams by 4 goals recently?
- Look at lineup news: If the underdog fields reserves, blowouts are more likely.
- Compare odds: Sometimes betting the “winning margin” market (“Team to win by exactly 4 goals”) may offer a similar price. Compare both.
- It’s high-risk: It’s a very narrow outcome. One extra goal or one fewer and the bet loses.
Quick Tip Table
| Handicap Market | What You Need |
|---|---|
| Man City (0:4) | City to win by 5+ goals |
| Draw (0:4) | City to win by exactly 4 goals |
| Sheffield (0:4) | Sheffield lose by 3 or fewer, draw, or win |
Would you like me to make you a quick cheat-sheet table for Draw (0:1) to Draw (0:5) outcomes (like a ready reference for all such handicaps)?