The term “Handicap 1(+2.25/-2.25)” belongs to the category of “Asian handicap” bets. This notation is used by bookmakers when compiling lines for team sports events. “Handicap 1(+2.25/-2.25)” is a bet on the result of the home team. The notation indicates that the team will either avoid losing by more than two goals or win by a margin of three or more goals.
Features of “Handicap 1(+2.25/-2.25)”
“Handicap 1(+2.25/-2.25)” appears in betting lines as the quarter-handicap notations “Handicap 1(+2.25)” or “Handicap 1(-2.25).” Quarter-handicap bets consist of two fractional components with indexes 2.0 and 2.5. The outcomes of these fractional bets are taken into account when settling the “Handicap 1(+2.25/-2.25)” wager.
Possible outcomes for the “Handicap 1(+2.25)” bet
This bet offers three possible outcomes:
Win: occurs if team №1 wins, the match ends in a draw, or the club loses by only one goal.
Loss: occurs if team №1 loses by a margin of three or more goals.
Refund: a partial refund with a win occurs if team №1 wins by exactly two goals.
Possible outcomes for the “Handicap 1(-2.25)” bet
For this wager, the bettor can expect three possible outcomes:
Win: occurs if team №1 wins by a margin of three or more goals.
Loss: occurs if team №1 loses, draws, or wins by only one goal.
Refund: a partial refund with a loss occurs if team №1 wins by exactly two goals.
