Asian Handicap in Live Betting: How Does It Work?

The Asian Handicap live betting is one of the most dynamic options in sports betting, as the odds and lines can change as the game progresses. The main difference with live Asian Handicap compared to pre-game betting is that any goals already scored do not count towards the bet once it is placed, meaning the bet starts from the moment you place it. Let’s explain everything with practical examples using Real Madrid.

How Does Live Asian Handicap Work?

Live Asian Handicap works in a very similar way to traditional betting, but with one important difference: the bet is valid from the moment you make your selection. This means that, for example, if Real Madrid has already scored 1 goal before you place your bet, that goal will not be counted in the live betting. It’s as if the score starts at 0-0 from the moment the bet is placed.

Asian Handicap 0.0

This line means you are betting on a team to win, but if the match ends in a draw, your bet will be refunded.

If the team wins from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the match ends in a draw from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: Your bet is refunded.
If the team loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Example:

Current Score: Real Madrid 0 – 0 Barcelona
Your Bet: £100.00 on Real Madrid Asian Handicap 0.0 with odds @2.00
Scenarios:

If Real Madrid wins from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you win £100.00 in profit.
If the match ends in a draw from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you get £100.00 back.
If Real Madrid loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you lose £100.00.

Negative Asian Handicap Lines

Asian Handicap -0.25 or 0.0, -0.5

The bet is split between the 0.0 and -0.5 lines. This means you have partial protection against a draw.

If the team wins from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the match ends in a draw from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose half of your bet (due to the -0.5 line) and the other half is refunded (due to the 0.0 line).
If the team loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose the full amount.

Example:

Current Score: Real Madrid 1 – 0 Barcelona
Your Bet: £100.00 on Real Madrid -0.25 with odds @2.00
Scenarios:

If Real Madrid wins from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you win £100.00 in profit.
If the match ends in a draw from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you lose £50.00 and get £50.00 back.
If Real Madrid loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you lose £100.00.

Asian Handicap -0.5

This line means the team must win from the moment you place the bet until the end of the match for you to win. Any other result results in a loss.

If the team wins from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the match ends in a draw or the team loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Example:

Current Score: Real Madrid 0 – 0 Barcelona
Your Bet: £100.00 on Real Madrid -0.5 with odds @2.00
Scenarios:

If Real Madrid wins from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you win £100.00.
If the match ends in a draw or Real Madrid loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match, you lose £100.00.

Asian Handicap -0.75 or -0.5, -1.0

The bet is split between -0.5 and -1.0. To win in full, the team needs to win by 2 or more goals from the moment you place the bet until the end of the match.

If the team wins by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the team wins by exactly 1 goal from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win half of the bet and the other half is refunded.
If the match ends in a draw or the team loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose the full amount.

Asian Handicap -1.0

To win, the team must win by 2 or more goals from the moment you place the bet until the end of the match. If they win by exactly 1 goal, the bet is refunded.

If the team wins by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the team wins by exactly 1 goal from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: Your bet is refunded.
If the match ends in a draw or the team loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Asian Handicap -1.5

The team needs to win by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match. If they win by 1 goal, draw, or lose, you lose the bet.

If the team wins by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the team wins by 1 goal, draws, or loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Positive Asian Handicap Lines

Asian Handicap +0.25 or 0.0, +0.5

The bet is split between 0.0 and +0.5.

If the team wins or draws from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the team loses by 1 goal from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose half of the bet and the other half is refunded.

Asian Handicap +0.5

You are betting that the team will not lose from the moment you place the bet until the end of the match.

If the team wins or draws from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win.
If the team loses from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Asian Handicap +0.75

The bet is split between +0.5 and +1.0.

If the team wins or draws from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win the full amount.
If the team loses by exactly 1 goal from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose half of the bet and the other half is refunded.
If the team loses by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose the full amount.

Asian Handicap +1.0

You are betting that the team will not lose by more than 1 goal.

If the team wins or draws from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win.
If the team loses by exactly 1 goal from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: The bet is refunded.
If the team loses by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Asian Handicap +1.5

The team can lose by up to 1 goal, and the bet will still win.

If the team wins, draws, or loses by up to 1 goal from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You win.
If the team loses by 2 or more goals from the moment you placed the bet until the end of the match: You lose.

Final Considerations

Live Asian Handicap is an excellent tool for those looking to get involved in betting during the course of a match, taking advantage of score changes and odds adjustments in real time. When betting on Asian Handicap -0.5, remember that previous goals are not considered in the bet, and you need to trust the team’s ability to maintain the advantage until the end of the match. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to make more informed bets and increase your chances of success in live betting!