The term “Handicap 2(+1.25/-1.25)” is used by bookmakers in the betting lines of team sports events. This designation indicates that the team listed second — the nominal or actual “away” team — is expected either not to lose by more than one goal or to win by at least two goals.
Features of “Handicap 2(+1.25/-1.25)”
The term “Handicap 2(+1.25/-1.25)” refers to a quarter (split) Asian handicap. It consists of two bets: “Handicap 2(+1.25)” and “Handicap 2(-1.25).”
Each quarter bet is divided into two separate fractional handicaps — one with a 1.0 index and the other with a 1.5 index. When settling a quarter handicap, the outcomes of both fractional bets are combined to determine the final result.
Possible outcomes for the bet “Handicap 2(+1.25)”
This bet has the following potential outcomes:
Win: the bet wins if team №2 wins or draws the match.
Loss: the bet loses if team №2 is defeated by a margin of 2 or more goals.
Partial refund: a half-win occurs if team №2 loses by exactly one goal.
Possible outcomes for the bet “Handicap 2(-1.25)”
This type of wager has the following possible outcomes:
Win: the bet wins if team №2 wins by a margin of at least 2 goals.
Loss: the bet loses if team №2 draws or loses the match.
Partial refund: a half-loss occurs if team №2 wins by exactly one goal.
