What “1 (-2.25)” Means in Football Betting
This is an Asian Handicap bet. It combines two handicaps:
- 1 (-2.0)
- 1 (-2.5)
“1” means you are betting on the home team to win.
“(-2.25)” means the home team begins the match with a minus 2.25 goal disadvantage.
Your stake automatically splits into two parts:
- Half on 1 (-2.0)
- Half on 1 (-2.5)
How Your Bet Wins, Loses, or Gets Refunded
Full Win
The home team must win by 3 or more goals.
Example:
- Final score: Home 4 – 1 Away
- After subtracting 2.25 handicap: 1.75 – 1 → Home still wins
You win full amount.
Half Win
Home team wins by exactly 2 goals.
Example:
- Final score: Home 3 – 1 Away
- For the split bet:
- 1 (-2.0) → Push (stake refunded)
- 1 (-2.5) → Lose
Overall result: Half loss or half refund depending on odds, but mostly half loss.
Half Loss
Home team wins by only 2 goals.
Same scenario as above:
- 1 (-2.0) → Push
- 1 (-2.5) → Lose
So you lose half your stake.
Full Loss
If the home team wins by only 1 goal, draws, or loses.
Example:
- Final score: Home 2 – 1 Away
After subtracting 2.25: −0.25 – 1 → Home loses
You lose your entire stake.
Team-Based Example for Clarity
Let’s use Manchester City (Home) vs Burnley (Away)
Bet: Man City 1 (-2.25)
Scenario 1: Man City wins 5–1
- They win by 4 goals
Full Win
Scenario 2: Man City wins 4–2
- They win by exactly 2 goals
- 1 (-2.0) → Stake refunded
1 (-2.5) → Lose
Half Loss
Scenario 3: Man City wins 2–1
- Only 1-goal difference
- Full Loss
Why Bettors Use This Market
- Higher odds than simple “win”
- Good when a strong team is expected to dominate
- Provides partial safety vs pure -2.5 handicap
Betting Tips for 1 (−2.25)
Use this bet on teams with strong attacking style
Examples of teams that often score 3+ goals:
- Manchester City
- Bayern Munich
- PSG
- Barcelona
Look for weak defensive opponents
Prefer when the away team:
- Concedes many goals
- Is missing defenders
- Has low motivation
- Is injured or fatigued
Check lineups before betting
Avoid this bet if the strong team is resting:
- Main striker
- Playmaker
- Wingers
Bet live (in-play) if the favorite dominates
If possession and shots are high early, this market becomes safer.
Avoid derby matches
Rivalry games are unpredictable and usually tighter.
Quick Summary
1 (−2.25) means betting on the home team to win by 3 or more goals.
Winning by 2 goals gives a half loss/refund, winning by fewer than 2 goals = full loss.