What “Handicap 0:3” Means
- Home (0:3) = You’re betting on the Home team when it starts with a 3-goal disadvantage.
- In other words, before the match “starts” for betting purposes, the Away team is already leading 3–0 on the handicap line.
So, for your bet to win, the Home team must win by at least 4 clear goals in real life to overcome the –3 handicap.
How It Works in Practice
Let’s use a real example:
- Match: Manchester City (Home) vs Burnley (Away)
- Your bet: Manchester City (Home) – Handicap 0:3
This means:
- On the handicap line, the score starts as Man City 0–3 Burnley.
At full time, you adjust the real score by adding the handicap:
| Real Score | Handicap Score (Man City 0:3 Burnley) | Result for Your Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Man City 5–0 Burnley | 5–3 | Win (Man City wins after handicap) |
| Man City 4–0 Burnley | 4–3 | Win (but narrow) |
| Man City 3–0 Burnley | 3–3 | Draw (bet loses if only “Home” selected; some books allow “Draw” on handicap separately) |
| Man City 2–0 Burnley | 2–3 | Lose |
| Man City 1–1 Burnley | 1–4 | Lose |
Because this is a 3-way handicap, there are usually three options:
- Home (0:3)
- Draw (0:3)
- Away (0:3)
So if you only pick Home (0:3), the home team must win after the handicap is applied.
Difference Between European Handicap & Asian Handicap
- European Handicap 0:3 → Win/Draw/Lose possible (three outcomes).
- Asian Handicap –3 → Push possible if win by exactly 3 goals, and stake refunded.
So in your example, you’re on a European-style bet.
Betting Tips for Handicap 0:3
1. Only take it if the Home team is a huge favorite.
You’re essentially betting that they’ll destroy the opposition (win by 4+ goals).
2. Check recent form & motivation.
If it’s a cup game and the favourite wants to score plenty (or needs goal difference), it’s more realistic. In league games, heavy wins are rarer.
3. Compare odds to “Over Goals” markets.
Sometimes betting Over 3.5 or 4.5 goals gives better value than a big handicap.
4. Watch out for squad rotation.
If the big team rests players, winning by 4+ goals becomes less likely.
Quick Example Tip
- Match: Real Madrid vs 3rd Division side in Copa del Rey.
- Bookie offers:
- Home (0:3) @ 2.40
- Draw (0:3) @ 3.60
- Away (0:3) @ 3.00
If Real Madrid wins 5–0 → your “Home (0:3)” bet wins.
If Real Madrid wins 3–0 exactly → your bet loses (draw on the handicap).
Would you like me to also explain “Draw (0:3)” and “Away (0:3)” in the same style (so you can see all three outcomes)?