The term “Handicap 2(+1/-1)” is used by bookmakers as separate bets — “Handicap 2(+1)” or “Handicap 2(-1).” These notations appear in the main lines for team sports events (football, water polo, hockey, futsal). The concept of “Handicap 2(+1/-1)” indicates that the team playing away will not lose by more than one goal or will win by more than one goal.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(+1/-1)” bet
A bettor who places a “Handicap 2(+1)” or “Handicap 2(-1)” bet can expect the following three outcomes (using a football match as an example):
Win: occurs if the team listed second in the pair does not lose (“Handicap 2(+1)”) or wins by a margin of at least two goals (“Handicap 2(-1)”).
Loss: occurs if the away team loses by a margin of two or more goals (“Handicap 2(+1)”) or fails to win by a margin of at least two goals (“Handicap 2(-1)”).
Refund: is provided by the bookmaker if team No. 2 loses or wins by exactly one goal.
