The notation “Handicap 2(+2.75/-2.75)” belongs to the group of “Asian handicap” bets on the result of the team listed second in the match pairing. It indicates that team No. 2 will defeat its opponent by a margin of 3 or more goals, or avoid losing by the same goal difference.
Feature of the notation
The quarter notation “Handicap 2(+2.75/-2.75)” is used by bookmakers when creating lines for matches in the form of separate bets “Handicap 2(+2.75)” and “Handicap 2(-2.75).” This notation includes two fractional bets with indices 2.5 and 3.0. When determining the result of an “Asian handicap” wager, the outcomes of both fractional bets are taken into account.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(+2.75)” bet
The “Handicap 2(+2.75)” bet provides for three possible outcomes:
Win: team No. 2 wins by any score, draws, or loses by a margin of 1 or 2 goals.
Loss: team No. 2 loses by a margin of 4 or more goals.
Refund: half of the stake is refunded, with the other half lost, if team No. 2 loses by exactly 3 goals.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(-2.75)” bet
The conditions of this wager provide for three possible outcomes:
Win: team No. 2 defeats its opponent by a margin of 4 or more goals.
Loss: team No. 2 loses, draws, or wins by a margin of 1 or 2 goals.
Refund: half of the stake is refunded, with a win on the second half, if team No. 2 wins by exactly 3 goals.
