The term “Handicap 1 (+1.25 / -1.25)” refers to a type of bet known as the Asian Handicap. This format allows for a split outcome across two handicap lines. It can be found in betting markets for football and hockey matches, typically written as “Handicap 1 (+1.25)” or “Handicap 1 (-1.25)”. The bet applies to the performance of the home team (Team 1).
Features of “Handicap 1 (+1.25 / -1.25)”
The Asian handicap “Handicap 1 (+1.25 / -1.25)” splits the wager into two parts, each placed on adjacent handicap lines: “Handicap 1 (+1.0)” and “Handicap 1 (+1.5)”, or “Handicap 1 (-1.0)” and “Handicap 1 (-1.5)”. The total stake is divided equally between the two lines. The overall result of the bet depends on how each half of the wager performs separately.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 1 (+1.25 / -1.25)” bet
The following example explains the outcome for “Handicap 1 (-1.25)” in a football match. The results for “Handicap 1 (+1.25)” are the mirror opposite of those shown below.
For the “Handicap 1 (-1.25)” bet:
Win: The bet wins if Team 1 wins the match by a margin of two or more goals.
Partial refund with loss: If Team 1 wins by exactly one goal, half of the bet (the portion placed on “Handicap 1 (-1.0)”) is refunded, while the other half (on “Handicap 1 (-1.5)”) is lost.
Loss: The bet loses completely if Team 1 draws or loses the match.
