What “2 (+1.75)” Means in Football Betting
“2 (+1.75)” is an Asian Handicap bet.
- 2 = You are backing the away team to win.
- (+1.75) = The away team is given a +1.75 goal advantage before the match starts.
This handicap is split into two parts:
- 2 (+1.5)
- 2 (+2.0)
So your stake is divided equally between:
- Away team +1.5 goals
- Away team +2 goals
When Does Your Bet Win or Lose?
Let’s break it down based on the actual match result.
Full Win
You win the full bet if:
- The away team wins
- The away team draws
- The away team loses by 1 goal
Because even if the away team loses by 1 goal, with +1.75 they still win on handicap.
Half Win
You get half-win if:
- The away team loses by 2 goals
Here is why:
- Your +1.5 loses
- Your +2 handicap is a push (stake returned)
Full Loss
You lose the entire bet if:
- The away team loses by 3 goals or more
Example Using Real Teams
Let’s use:
- Manchester United (Home)
- Brentford (Away)
Your bet: Brentford +1.75
Scenario 1
Final score: Man Utd 1–1 Brentford
Brentford drew → Full win
Scenario 2
Final score: Man Utd 2–1 Brentford
Brentford lost by 1 → Full win
Because with +1.75, handicap score becomes:
- Man Utd 2
- Brentford 2.75
Brentford wins on handicap.
Scenario 3
Final score: Man Utd 3–1 Brentford
Brentford lost by 2 goals
→ Half loss / half return
Breakdown:
- +1.5 bet → loses
- +2.0 bet → refunded
You lose half of your stake.
Scenario 4
Final score: Man Utd 4–1 Brentford
Brentford lost by 3 → Full loss
Summary Table
| Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Away win | Win |
| Draw | Win |
| Away loses by 1 | Win |
| Away loses by 2 | Half loss / half refund |
| Away loses by 3+ | Loss |
When Should You Use This Bet?
Use 2 (+1.75) when the away team is:
- Underdog but competitive
- Has strong defense
- Playing against a big team but in good form
- Missing few key players but not too weak
Good for:
- Teams that rarely lose heavily
- Tight tactical matches
- Derby matches where margin is usually small
Betting Tips
Check Goal Difference History
If the away team usually loses by only 1 or 2 goals, this bet is useful.
Look at defensive form
If they concede few goals, the +1.75 protection is strong.
Avoid teams with injuries to defenders
A weak defense increases risk of losing heavily.
Use live betting wisely
If the underdog is playing well early, odds on +1.75 may increase – giving you better value.
Good for accumulator/parlay safety
This bet reduces risk of losing your entire ticket on a heavy defeat.