Handicap betting basically gives one selection in a game a virtual deficit, known as the 'handicap', for them to overcome from the start of the event.. The handicap -1 betting option means that the favorite team has to score more than 2 goals and win the match for the bets placed on them to win..
They are normally shown by a team name followed by either a + or - sign and then a number, this is called a line. Like so: Manchester City -1 ....
Handicap betting provides one team with a goal disadvantage (-0.5, -1, or 1.5 for example) for betting purposes.. Example and Explanation: With a -1.0 handicap, the team must win by more than one goal. If they win by exactly one goal, your stake is refunded..