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Let's find out when a zero handicap in betting is more profitable than a clean win, and when it is more profitable than a double chance.

Zero handicap in soccer betting can save you money in a draw and give more profit than double chance. In this article we will tell you what is a handicap in betting and its types, we will talk about zero handicaps in comparison with online betting on a net win and double chance.

What is a handicap in sports betting

Handicap in betting is a number that is added to the score of one of the sides at the end of the whole match or part of it. For example, goals, corners, yellow cards, points, pucks, games, sets and so on.

To pass a bet a win of a team or an athlete on the chosen index after adding a handicap is necessary.

Types of handicaps in sports betting

There are three types of handicaps:

• Regular,
• Asian,
• European.

Normal handicap

Denoted by the letter F, the number of the side and an integer or a fraction of a half. For example F1(2), F1(-1.5), F2(-1), F2(3.5) and so on.

A bet on a regular half-fractional handicap can go in or out.

Let's say you bet on F1(-1.5) for Liverpool vs Spartak. Add (-1.5) to the number of home team goals. If the score is in Liverpool's favor, the bet is gone.

Betting on the usual whole handicap has three options for calculation: a run, a return and a loss.

For example, you took F2(3) on corner kicks in the Juventus - Lokomotiv match. Add (3) to the number of red and green corner korners. If the corner kick score is in favor of Lokomotiv, the bet is played. A draw for corner korners will result in a return.

European handicap

Denoted as an outcome, taking into account the handicap. For example, P2 (0:2), X (0:1), P1 (3:0) and so on.

The bet will play if the choice is made taking into account the handicap.

For example, in a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid you bet on P2(0:1). Add (1) to the number of Madrid goals. If the score was in favor of Real Madrid, the bet goes in.