The European Handicap market is a type of bet where one of the teams starts the match with an advantage or disadvantage in goals, according to the bookmaker’s prediction. This means that the final result of the match will be adjusted to include this advantage or disadvantage.
For example, if the bookmaker gives a European Handicap of -1 for Team A, it means that Team A will start the match with a one-goal disadvantage. If the final result of the match is Team A 1 x 0 Team B, with the European Handicap applied, the result would be Team A 0 x 0 Team B (-1 for Team A). This means that with the European Handicap applied, Team B would be the winner.
On the other hand, if the bookmaker gives a European Handicap of +1 for Team A, it means that Team A will start the match with a one-goal advantage. If the final result of the match is Team A 1 x 0 Team B, with the European Handicap applied, the result would be Team A 2 x 0 Team B (+1 for Team A). This means that with the European Handicap applied, Team A would be the winner.
The European Handicap market can be an interesting option for players who want to bet on a team that is considered less favored but can benefit from a goal advantage at the start of the match. On the other hand, it can also be an option for players who believe that a favorite team might struggle to win the match by a sufficient margin to cover a traditional win bet.
It’s important to check the specific rules of the European Handicap market at each bookmaker, as there may be variations.
