Home +1 Handicap

Relevant to: Home +1 Handicap / Home +1 Goal / Home (+1.0) / 1 (+1), etc.

Home +1: Meaning in Betting

The Home +1 bet is a type where the home team starts with a 1-goal advantage. This means that the home team is given a +1 goal lead at the beginning of the match, and the outcome of the bet is determined as follows:

  • If the home team wins or draws, you win the bet, and the profit is calculated according to the odds given by the bookmaker.
  • If the home team loses by exactly 1 goal, your stake is refunded. This results in a push, meaning there is no profit or loss.
  • If the home team loses by more than 1 goal, you lose the bet entirely.

This type of bet is useful when you expect the home team to at least avoid a heavy defeat or to perform well enough to secure a draw.

Example Scenarios for Home +1

Example 1: Home Team Wins

You place a $100 bet on Home +1 at odds of 1.90. The home team wins 2-1.

  • Your bet is successful because the home team wins, and your +1 goal advantage ensures a winning outcome.

Total payout: $100 Γ— 1.90 = $190.

Example 2: Home Team Loses by Exactly 1 Goal

You place a $100 bet on Home +1 at odds of 1.90. The home team loses 1-2.

  • Your bet results in a push since the home team’s +1 goal makes the score effectively 2-2, which is a draw for betting purposes. As a result, your stake is refunded.

Total payout: Your $100 stake is refunded (no profit, no loss).

Example 3: Home Team Loses by More Than 1 Goal

You place a $100 bet on Home +1 at odds of 1.90. The home team loses 0-2.

  • Your bet is unsuccessful because the home team loses by more than 1 goal, meaning you lose the entire bet.

Total payout: You lose your entire $100 stake.

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