1-4 Handicap Betting – Increase Winning Chances

The half goal handicap (0.25), also known as 0.25, half left, 1-4 Handicap, or draw no bet, is a common type of bet in football. LODIBET will explain this concept, provide guidance on how to read and calculate winnings/losses through detailed examples of the 0.25 Handicap in this article.

What is a 1-4 Handicap?

The 1-4 Handicap, also known as 0.25, half left, or draw no bet, is a type of Asian handicap bet. In this bet, the favored team (upper hand) gives a 0.25 goal advantage to the underdog team (lower hand) before the match starts. This means the favored team must win the match to be considered winning the bet.

Possible Scenarios in a 1-4 Handicap Bet

There are two possible scenarios in a bet:

• The favored team wins the match: If you bet on the favored team, you win the bet. If you bet on the underdog, you lose the bet.
• The underdog team draws or wins: If you bet on the underdog, you win the bet. If you bet on the favored team, you lose the bet.

Examples of 0.25 Handicap Bets

Let’s say you choose team A as the favored team and team B as the underdog. When team A gives a 0.25 Handicap to team B, the following outcomes are possible:

• A beats B by any score: You win the bet.
• A and B draw: You lose the bet.
• A loses to B by any score: You lose the bet.

Calculating Winnings in a Bet

Let’s take an example of how to calculate winnings based on the odds of the Midtjylland vs Brondby match at 23:00 on April 5th:

• If you choose Midtjylland Handicap 0.25 Brondby, two scenarios can occur:

Midtjylland draws or loses to Brondby: You lose your entire bet amount.

Midtjylland beats Brondby: You win the bet with the amount multiplied by 0.95 (the odds).

• If you choose Brondby to be handicapped by 0.25, two scenarios can occur:

Midtjylland draws or loses to Brondby: You win the bet with the amount multiplied by 0.97 (the odds).

Midtjylland beats Brondby: You lose the bet.

Tips for Analyzing and Placing 1-4 Handicap Bets

The 1-4 Handicap is quite common and often appears in major sport tournaments between a fairly strong team and a weaker team. You can refer to some small tips from experts below:

• Bet on the home team if the home team is ranked higher in the standings and gives the away team a 1-4 Handicap.
• Bet on the home team if the two teams are equal in strength and the position on the rankings is close, as well as the away team accepting the 1/4 handicap.
• Choose the team that is considered stronger or has a higher level of thirst if the match takes place on a neutral ground.
• Follow the first 15 minutes of the match before placing a bet to calculate the opportunity. Also wait to see if the 1/4 handicap is reduced to 1/4. If that happens, the player betting on the top door will reduce the chance of losing and increase the winning rate.
• Choose the bottom door if the bottom team scores when the match takes place, and the top door accepts a 1/4 handicap.