Betting with handicaps at 1xBet
- Purpose of the Handicaps
- Subtract and add forwards to the total
- Briefly identifying markets with handicaps
- Betting with handicaps at 1xBet bookmaker
- Frequently asked questions about handicap betting at 1xBet
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The 1xBet bookmaker's spreadsheet is full of betting options, including handicaps. A handicap is an additional condition to the final result of the event with which the bet will be settled. The handicap is applied to the selected event after the occurrence of the outcome, and as a result it becomes clear whether the bet is lost or won, or there will be a refund.
Handicaps have an effect on market odds, so odds on favourites become more attractive with a minus handicap, and odds on underdogs with a plus handicap increase the chances of going in when the odds drop. At 1xbet, the handicap addition and subtraction steps are usually minimal and the range is wide, so it is easy to find the right handicap for the desired odds.
Many popular markets have a hidden handicap, e.g. a net win market with a probability of a draw/main event implies a -0.5 handicap for one of the teams.
Handicaps can be zero, which means there is no handicap at all and implies that a bet will be refunded in the event of an even, tied result.
Half handicaps are uncompromising, they do not allow a bet to be refunded in the event of a draw - the player will either win or lose.
Whole handicaps imply a return when, after applying the handicap to the actual result of the game, the result is equal.
Handicaps can also be double handicaps, known as the Asian Handicap. At 1xBet they are shown in quarters, not halves like the European handicaps, which exclude the draw. Asian handicap is the average between the two adjacent European handicaps, whole and half, and is sometimes referred to as such. The Asian handicap betting amount is divided in half, with the first half applying the first composite handicap and the second half the second handicap.
Purpose of the Handicaps
The odds on all betting options depend on the probability of their condition occurring. The balance of power between the opponents may be about even, or even between the clear favourites and the clear underdogs.
Forfeits can be spread across many markets, from basic outcomes to comparisons between opponents in different categories like fouls, cautions, statistical categories like kicks, corners, throw-ins, substitutions, penalties, saves and everything in between.
To bet on a probable outcome at an increased odds, choose a minus handicap to the base condition. To bet with increased probability on a nominal underdog, a plus handicap is used.
Handicaps balance the player's "demand" and the "bookmaker's" offer under a certain "price" quotation. Handicaps are a subtle tool to set up a serious bet for the handicapper, while handicaps are also good for amateur, recreational betting.
Subtract and add forwards to the total
A plus handicap is added to the actual result of the selected market or a minus handicap is subtracted from it to obtain a notional betting result that determines the fate of the bet.
If after applying a whole handicap (e.g. +1 or -3) the result becomes a tie, like 0:0 or 4:4, the bet is settled as a return. The bet is won by the winning side in the result (1:0 with the result of the match 0:0 and a bet on the home team with a +1 handicap, 2:3 with the current result of the game 2:5 and a bet on the away team with a -2 handicap).
When the application of half handicaps (e.g. +1.5 or -2.5) gives an advantage to one side, such as 0.5:0 or 2:3.5, the winning side wins the bet.
Briefly identifying markets with handicaps
Markets with handicaps are canonically referred to as "FX(x), FX(0) or FX(-x)", where X is the outcome and x is the handicap value. At 1xBet the pluses at positive numbers and the letter F are simply omitted. For example, a win for a home team in a football match with a return in case of a draw is 1(0), a win for the visitors with a handicap of 3 goals is 2(3) and a win for the home team with a handicap of 1.5 goals is 1(-1.5), it means that the bet will either win or lose after applying the handicap to the result of regular game time.
Positive odds
Plus handicaps make it easier to enter a bet, as the handicap value will be added to the actual result. When the selection of plus handicaps in offline bookmakers was limited, adding the desired handicap was known as "buying", a word that describes the essence of positive handicaps in an accessible way. They are useful as a safety net at the cost of lower odds, for betting on hidden favourites and "dark horses", and for accurate forecasting.
Negative handicaps
Minus handicaps make it more difficult to win a bet, as the handicap will be deducted from the final result. But they increase the betting odds with handicaps, which is appropriate when there is strong confidence in something, a prediction "with reserve" and the desire to improve the quote in this way. Negative handicaps are used to make a subtle prediction on favourites whose odds are low and whose probability of a sure bet is high enough to "sell" its share for a higher odds.
Zero handicap
A zero handicap, also known as a "nil" outcome, is needed to level the odds between the player and the bookmaker so that a possible draw becomes a true draw and results in a bet being refunded. In contrast to "net wins", handicap 0 wins will have a lower odds, but also the bet will not lose in case of a draw. Zero handicap at 1xBet and other bookmakers removes the hidden handicap of -0.5 from clean wins (P1 and P2) in matches with an allowable draw in regulation time.
It is important to understand that P1 and P2 outcomes, as well as F1(0) and F2(0), apply to the result of regular game time. Overtime wins are priced in separate markets, penalty or shootout wins are also priced in separate markets, and a final win by any means/goal is also served by special marquees.
Asian Handicap
Double handicaps are considered an Asian exotic, but there is nothing outlandish or complicated about them. Asian handicaps are denoted by two variants - a decimal with a quarter (e.g. 1.75) or two regular handicaps (-2;-2.5), but this is what some other bookmakers do, while 1xBet uses an average Asian handicap (-2.25) instead of the two initial ones.
Subtracting and adding Asian forwards at 1xBet
As an example, let's look at a pre-match bet with an Asian handicap of -0.75 on Feyenoord's victory in the Champions League qualifying match against Maccabi Haifa. Betting 2(-0.75) with odds 2.416 obliges to apply two Asian handicaps to the final result of the match, that is -0.5 and -1 (adjacent large and small), to one half of the bet and to the other.
Let's say Feyenoord won 2:3 and the bet is for 1000 roubles. 1000:2=500, i.e. handicaps are applied to half bets of 500 roubles each.
The first half of the bet, by applying a handicap of F2(-0.5), results in a 2:2.5 total and is considered a starter with a payout of 1208 roubles (500 x 2.416) and a net win of 708 roubles (1208 - 500).
The second half of the bet after applying a handicap of F2(-1) gives a final result of 2:2, which means that this part of the bet is refundable - the player will receive its face value of 500 roubles. There is no net winnings.
The total payout for such a bet, with a par value of 1000 roubles, would be 1708 roubles (1208 + 500).
An Asian handicap of -0.75 on the away favourites spreads the risk over half the betting amount, allowing half the winnings for a clean win when the other half of the bet is returned instead of losing the whole bet.
Assigning Asian handicaps
Asian handicaps at 1xBet and other bookmakers serve as a subtle tool for serious betting, the implementation of a particular prediction with risk diversification and a kind of insurance. A single handicap with Asian handicaps replaces two single handicaps with adjacent European handicaps. Experienced, skilled handicappers love Asian handicaps.
Betting with handicaps at 1xBet bookmaker
Handicap betting variants at 1xBet can be found in all betting slots, but they are not always found in the popular headline markets.
To find handicap marquets you need to click on the + signifying the exact number of betting options in the event slate on the home screen, which will have a handicap section with another number in brackets showing the number of available handicap marquets in that game.
You can switch to the handicap betting from the left-hand navigation column, where you can switch between pre-match and live betting with the same name buttons. Selecting a sport, tournament and match will open its list, where markets with handicaps will be among others, and they can be easily filtered by the same button "Handicap".
In the "LIVE" and "LIVE" sections, the match listings open in the same way, plus the number of available betting options for the selected match or by clicking on the game header. Not only the "Handicap" tab is responsible for showing single markets with handicaps, but also the selection of the drop-down menu of betting categories under the button with four horizontal bars and an arrow.
Under "CIBERSPORT", the handicap betting options are found in the same way - under the "Handicap" tab, the market category button or by searching for the word "handicap".
Betting options with handicaps at 1xBet
Forfeits are usually combined with outcomes and statistics, and in general with any market that is measured in something. Using the ranked Champions League football match between Barcelona and Bayern as an example, you can look at betting options with handicaps at 1xbet.
The handicap category in the spreadsheet offers 484 betting options with handicaps for this match. They are divided into categories such as: "All Match", "1st Half", "2nd Half", "Corners", "Yellow Cards", "Caps", "Offsides", "Fouls", "Pole and Crossbar", "Percentage of Possession", "Caps", "Shootout", "Safeties", "Kicks to Goals", "Air Combat", "Dribbling" and "Passage Interceptions".
Of course, in other matches there may be even more such categories, and somewhere fewer. Most of them speak for themselves, almost all of them are further divided by halves. And the first three categories offer handicaps on major outcomes.
Frequently asked questions about handicap betting at 1xBet
How do I buy extra points at 1xBet?
Simply select the appropriate handicap from the spread, at 1xBet the range of handicaps offered is often even excessive, with the odds at the extremes. Buying points was popular in the days of offline betting, when it was impossible to list a bunch of markets with handicaps for every match in the paper lines. Online betting quickly solved this problem. However, in special cases, you can ask the bookmaker's support about the market for the correct handicap, in case they add it.
Is an Asian handicap at 1xBet good for a safety net?
More often than not, yes, it is an easy way to spread the risk between betting halves. As a pre-match insurance option, the Asian Handicap looks more predictable and accessible than alternatives like special promotions. In case of doubt, it's also a good betting option, as well as for big bets.
How does 1xBet calculate the correct result to win a handicap bet?
This can easily be done in the mind by conventionally applying a fora to the result. Handicaps usually consist of small numbers that are easy to add and subtract. And the Asian Handicap gives two composite handicaps for half bets if the adjacent whole and half handicaps are presented in the mind.
When is it better to bet with handicaps on stats at 1xBet?
In play, when a change of fortunes and the potential for a handicap to be broken/holding in comparison with pre-match expectations becomes clear as the match progresses. At this point, it is possible to sell or buy a handicap in relation to the odds in the most advantageous way. This also applies to handicap betting on outcomes. Handicaps in live betting are an optimal tool for trend following, anticipation and insurance.
Are whole handicaps and zero handicaps at 1xBet good for a handicap?
Yes. Being able to turn a betting odds into one instead of losing in case of a draw will often save a Parlay from failing. This also applies to express-based bets as well as big single bets.
Can handicap betting at 1xBet be done quickly?
Yes. They are available for 1-click execution, for quick coupons. You can speed up the search for the right market with a forfeit by searching for the right market. It is not necessary to scroll through hundreds of marketplaces in a foreground category every time. It helps to collapse the categories into a row and scroll to the desired category, which is already worth collapsing.
Why does 1xBet not have a +0.5 on wins for matches with a possible draw?
Because 1X or X2 markets are given instead, i.e. the home team or the away team will not lose. In the event of a win or draw, such a bet is considered a win, as would be the case with a +0.5 handicap on those contestants. Traditionally it is customary for handicaps to be marked with a handicap instead of a handicap. This also applies to handicaps of -0.5 on the main outcomes, which are included in the markets P1 and P2 for games with a possible draw. Marks with hidden handicaps +0.5 and -0.5 are opposed to each other, it is convenient for comparing quotations. And directly plays P1 or P2 against the former, and X1 or X2 against the latter.
User comments
The bonuses should have been wagered with whole plus forfeits to minimise their loss.
Asian handicaps in ordinaries are not very confusing, but otherwise there is a lot of unnecessary hassle with them.
I like the 1xBet spreads on stats in the big matches with all sorts of trivia. It's a lot of fun.
I love basketball handicaps by quarters. The most popular option for betting on basketball.
In women's tennis, minus forfeits after losing a set are a good idea. In 1xBet's in-play, it's often possible to win back an unexpected start.
I used to get out all the time to play on the opponents' fatigue and spikes with forechecks. For betting during matches they are ideal.
Flat handicaps at 1xBet are better than half handicaps, the insurance against a draw is worth the difference in the odds!
For fun, handicaps are also good. until the end of the match between a top team and a dumpster, it is interesting to wait for the statistical record to be broken.
There were only a few fora in the paper lines. You had to find out the odds at the box if they agreed to trade points.
I rarely bet on strong favourites without a handicap -. Margin is too high at low odds.