The notation “Handicap 2(+1.75/-1.75)” appears in the main line of all matches in team sports (football, futsal, water polo, hockey, and even multi-game chess matches). It indicates that the team playing away will not lose by more than 2 goals and will not win by less than 2 goals.
Features of “Handicap 2(+1.75/-1.75)”
The notation “Handicap 2(+1.75/-1.75)” refers to a quarter (Asian) handicap bet. It consists of two separate wagers: “Handicap 2(+1.75)” and “Handicap 2(-1.75).” Each quarter handicap is divided into two fractional bets with indices 1.5 and 2.0. When calculating the final result, the outcomes of both fractional parts are taken into account.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(+1.75)” bet
This bet can result in three possible outcomes:
Win: occurs when team No. 2 wins, draws, or loses by 1 goal.
Loss: occurs if team No. 2 loses by 2 or more goals.
Refund: a partial refund with a half-loss occurs if team No. 2 loses by exactly 2 goals.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(-1.75)” bet
This type of bet also has three possible outcomes:
Win: occurs if team No. 2 wins by 2 or more goals.
Loss: occurs if team No. 2 loses, draws, or wins by 1 goal.
Refund: a partial refund with a half-win occurs if team No. 2 wins by exactly 2 goals.
