Handicap betting in football is a popular form of wagering that levels the playing field between teams of different strengths. This type of betting is especially useful when there is a clear favorite and underdog in a match.
The handicap system gives the underdog team a virtual advantage before the match starts, while the favorite team starts with a virtual disadvantage. For example, if Team A is heavily favored to win against Team B, the handicap might be set at -1.5 for Team A. This means Team A must win by at least 2 goals for bets on them to be successful.
In India, handicap betting has gained significant popularity through local platforms like Dream11 and MyTeam11. These fantasy sports platforms have adapted the handicap concept into their scoring systems, allowing users to create virtual teams and compete based on real-match performances.
Another local Indian product that incorporates similar principles is MPL （Mobile Premier League）, which offers various sports betting games including football handicaps. These platforms have made football betting more accessible to Indian users while operating within the legal framework of fantasy sports.
Understanding Asian handicaps is particularly important for Indian bettors, as this system eliminates the possibility of a draw outcome. The handicap is typically set in quarter-goal increments （0.25, 0.5, 0.75, etc.） to prevent push results and ensure there is always a clear winner. |
