Beginner’s Guide to Football Betting Odds: How to Read and Understand Them

When betting on football at trusted bookmakers, players encounter various types of odds, each with its own rules and strategy. The most popular ones include Asian Handicap, European Odds (1X2), and Over/Under (O/U) bets. To help you get started with confidence, WinTips Bet has put together this guide to explain how to read these odds and understand what each type represents in the world of football betting.

Basic Types of Football Betting Odds

1. Guide to Reading Asian Handicap Betting Odds

Most football fans who want to bet on reputable Vietnamese bookmaker online choose Asian Handicap bets. In this format, matches are divided into various handicap levels, each with different payout odds depending on timing and market dynamics. This article explains how to understand the different handicap types in Asian betting.

Guide to Registering a Betting Account for Asian Handicap Bets
Guide to Reading Draw No Bet (0) – Level Ball

If the team you bet on wins, you win the full payout.

If the match ends in a draw, your stake is returned.

If the team loses, you lose your full stake.

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Similar to 1 handicap, 2 handicap, ..., n handicap:

If Newcastle wins by more than (n+1) goals, betting on Newcastle wins, betting on Watford loses.

If Newcastle wins by exactly n goals, it's a draw for both bets—your stake is returned.

If Newcastle wins by fewer than n goals, draws, or loses, betting on Newcastle loses, betting on Watford wins.

Guide to Reading 1/4 Handicap (0.25) – Quarter Ball

Example: Newcastle is the favorite (giving the handicap), and Watford is the underdog (receiving the handicap).

If Newcastle wins, betting on uganda betting sites; betting on Watford loses fully.

If it’s a draw, betting on Newcastle loses half the stake, betting on Watford wins half.

If Watford wins, betting on Newcastle loses fully, betting on Watford wins fully.

Guide to Reading 1/2 Handicap (0.5) – Half Ball

If Indonesia (favorite) wins, betting on Indonesia wins fully; betting on Malaysia loses fully.

If Indonesia draws or loses, betting on Indonesia loses fully; betting on Malaysia wins fully.

Similarly for 1.5, 2.5, ..., n.5 handicaps:

If Newcastle wins by more than (n+1) goals, betting on Newcastle wins fully, betting on Watford loses fully.

If Newcastle wins by n goals or fewer, draws, or loses, betting on Newcastle loses, betting on Watford wins.

Guide to Reading 3/4 Handicap (0.75) – Half-One Handicap

If West Ham (favorite) wins by 1 goal, betting on them wins half, betting on Norwich loses half.

If West Ham wins by 2+ goals, betting on them wins fully, betting on Norwich loses fully.

If West Ham draws or loses, betting on them loses fully, betting on Norwich wins fully.

For 1.75, 2.75, ..., n.75 handicaps:

If West Ham wins by (n+1) goals, betting on them wins half, Norwich loses half.

If West Ham wins by (n+2) goals or more, betting on them wins fully, Norwich loses fully.

If West Ham draws or loses, betting on them loses fully, Norwich wins fully.

Guide to Reading Level One Handicap (1 goal)

If West Ham wins by 1 goal, the stake is returned.

If they win by 2+ goals, betting on them wins fully, Norwich loses fully.

If they draw or lose, betting on them loses fully, Norwich wins fully.

Guide to Reading 1 1/4 Handicap (1.25) – One Goal, Lose Half

If Liverpool (favorite) wins by 1 goal, betting on them loses half, Burnley wins half.

If Liverpool wins by 2+ goals, betting on them wins fully, Burnley loses fully.

If Liverpool draws or loses, betting on them loses fully, Burnley wins fully.

Same logic applies for 2.25, 3.25, ..., n.25:

If Liverpool wins by exactly n goals, they lose half; Burnley wins half.

If Liverpool wins by (n+1) goals or more, they win fully; Burnley loses fully.

If Liverpool draws or loses, they lose fully; Burnley wins fully.

Guide to Reading 1 1/2 Handicap (1.5) – One and a Half

If Liverpool wins by 2+ goals, betting on them wins fully, Burnley loses fully.

If they win by 1 goal, draw, or lose, betting on them loses fully, Burnley wins fully.