What Does 1 (-1.25) Mean in Football Betting?
This is an Asian Handicap market.
- 1 = You are backing the home team to win.
- (-1.25) = The home team starts the match with a minus 1.25 goals handicap.
This handicap is split into two parts:
- -1.0
- -1.5
So your stake is divided equally:
- Half on Home -1.0
- Half on Home -1.5
How the Bet is Settled
If the home team wins by 2+ goals
Full win
- The -1.0 half wins
- The -1.5 half wins
Example:
Results like 2–0, 3–1, 3–0, 4–2 = Full win
If the home team wins by exactly 1 goal
➖ Half loss (on -1.5)
➖ Half refund (on -1.0)
Example scores: 2–1, 1–0, 3–2
- The -1.0 side = Refund (push)
- The -1.5 side = Lost
Result: You lose half your stake
If the home team draws or loses
Full loss
Example Using a Real Team Scenario
Let’s use Manchester City vs. Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
Bookmaker line:
- Manchester City (-1.25) at odds 1.90
You stake ₦10,000.
Your bet splits:
- ₦5,000 on City -1.0
- ₦5,000 on City -1.5
Scenario 1 — City wins 3–0
- -1.0 win
- -1.5 win
You win full profit.
Scenario 2 — City wins 2–1
- -1.0 ➖ refund
- -1.5 lose
Your final outcome: - Refund: ₦5,000
- Loss: ₦5,000
You lose ₦5,000 total.
Scenario 3 — City wins 1–0
Same as Scenario 2.
Scenario 4 — City draws or loses
Full loss of ₦10,000.
When Should You Use 1 (-1.25)?
Use it:
When a stronger home team is expected to dominate
Example teams:
- Man City at home
- PSG at home
- Bayern Munich at home
When the team needs a comfortable win
Like:
- Title race pressure
- Cup match against weaker opponent
- Opponent missing key players
When you expect 2+ goal victory
This bet is safer than -1.5, because:
- You get half a refund if they only win by 1 goal.
Betting Tips for 1 (-1.25)
Check team motivation
Teams fighting for title/points often push harder.
Look at home form
Teams like Man City or Bayern average 2+ goals at home.
Study head-to-head
Some teams always struggle in certain stadiums.
Watch injury news
If the favourite misses key strikers, avoid this handicap.
Avoid cup finals
Finals are often tight games with fewer goals.
Summary Table
| Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Win by 2+ goals | Full win |
| Win by 1 goal | Half loss, half refunded |
| Draw or lose | Full loss |
If you want, I can also explain:
- 1 (-0.75)
- 1 (-1.0)
- 1 (-1.5)
- or Asian handicap calculations for your exact stake.