What “Draw (0:5) Handicap” Means
This is a type of European Handicap (not Asian Handicap).
- One team is artificially given a +5 goal advantage before the match starts.
- You’re betting on the match outcome after applying that handicap.
- The bet has three outcomes (Home win, Draw, Away win) after the handicap is applied.
When you pick “Draw (0:5)”, you’re betting that:
After giving one team a +5 goal head start, the adjusted score will be a draw.
How it Works Step-by-Step
Let’s pick a real example:
- Manchester City vs Sheffield United
- Bookmaker gives Sheffield United +5 goals handicap.
This means before the match even starts, the “handicap score” is:
- Manchester City 0 – 5 Sheffield United
If you select Draw (0:5), you are saying:
“Manchester City must win the actual match by exactly 5 goals so that after adding Sheffield United’s +5 goals, the adjusted score becomes a draw.”
Example Scenarios
| Actual Score (Full-Time) | Handicap Applied (0:5) | Result of “Draw (0:5)” Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Man City 5 – 0 Sheff Utd | 5 – (0+5)=5-5 | Win (Draw after handicap) |
| Man City 6 – 0 Sheff Utd | 6 – (0+5)=6-5 | Lose (Home win after handicap) |
| Man City 4 – 0 Sheff Utd | 4 – (0+5)=4-5 | Lose (Away win after handicap) |
| Man City 7 – 1 Sheff Utd | 7 – (1+5)=7-6 | Lose (Home win after handicap) |
So the only way you win a Draw (0:5) bet is if the strong team wins by exactly 5 goals.
Why Bookmakers Offer This
- Often used when there is a huge gap in strength between two teams.
- It allows betting on more balanced odds instead of the outright “winner”.
Betting Tips for Draw (0:5)
- Check the favourite’s scoring patterns – If the favourite often wins by 4–6 goals against weak teams, then “Draw (0:5)” can offer high odds.
- Cup matches vs League matches – In cup matches, big teams sometimes rest players; this can affect large-margin wins.
- Motivation factor – If the stronger team is not motivated to run up the score (already qualified, or league game not important), avoid betting on exact goal margins.
- Look at head-to-head history – If in the last few meetings the favourite won by 5+ goals, there’s a chance.
- Use as a high-odds bet – This is more of a speculative bet. It’s rare to win by exactly 5 goals.
In Short:
- “Draw (0:5)” = You win only if the stronger team wins by exactly 5 goals.
- If they win by more or less than 5, you lose.
- High-risk, high-odds bet.
Would you like me to make you a handicap “cheat sheet” (covering Draw 0:1 up to Draw 0:5 in one table) so you can see all at once how each behaves? (It’s super handy for betting.)