Handicap +0.25 and -0.25

Asian Handicap +0.25 and -0.25 are quarter handicap lines where a single bet is split into two equal parts:

• +0.25 handicap = 0 and +0.5
• -0.25 handicap = 0 and -0.5

Because the stake is split, these bets can result in a full win, half win, half loss, or full loss. Below are exact payout examples and a comparison with 0 (DNB), +0.5 and double chance.

Find out what +0.25 and -0.25 handicaps mean for your bet using our free handicap calculator. Type in the final score and see instantly how the line is settled — and whether your stake comes back as a win or a loss.

How the 0.25 handicap appears in the 1xBet line:

What Does Handicap +0.25 Mean?

A +0.25 handicap works as two equal bets: a €100 bet on Real Sociedad +0.25 against Villarreal is settled as follows.

• €50 on Real Sociedad 0;
• €50 on Real Sociedad +0.5.

The bet wins if Real Sociedad win the match. A draw results in a half win because the 0 handicap part is settled as a push, while the +0.5 half wins.

How Much Do You Get Back on +0.25?

Suppose you bet €100 on Real Sociedad +0.25 at odds of 1.90:

• Real Sociedad win: both halves win, so you get back €100 × 1.90 = €190 (net profit +€90).
• Draw: the 0 handicap half is returned (€50) and the +0.5 half wins (€50 × 1.90 = €95), so you get back €145 (net profit +€45).
• Real Sociedad lose: both halves lose and you get back €0 (net loss −€100).

What Does Handicap -0.25 Mean?

A -0.25 handicap mirrors +0.25, but the second half of the stake goes on -0.5 instead of +0.5. A €100 bet on Borussia Dortmund -0.25 against Eintracht Frankfurt therefore works as €50 on Dortmund 0 plus €50 on Dortmund -0.5.

The bet only wins in full if Borussia Dortmund win the match. A draw is the risky outcome: the 0 half is refunded, but the -0.5 half loses money.

How Much Do You Get Back on -0.25?

Suppose you bet €100 on Borussia Dortmund -0.25 at odds of 2.10:

• Borussia Dortmund win: the full €100 wins at 2.10 — you get €210 back (net +€110).
• Draw: you keep the €50 from the 0 half, but the -0.5 half is gone — €50 back (net −€50).
• Eintracht Frankfurt win: you lose the entire stake — €0 back (net −€100).

This line typically pays better than a straight win bet because the bettor carries the risk of a half loss in a draw.

How Handicap +0.25 and -0.25 Bets Are Settled

For live handicap bets, always check the bookmaker’s rules, as settlement conditions can vary.

In football, Asian Handicap markets are usually settled on the result after 90 minutes plus injury time. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs normally do not count unless specifically stated in the bookmaker’s rules.

Can +0.25 and -0.25 Handicap Bets Be Pushed?

• A quarter handicap can only ever result in a partial push, because one half of the stake is placed on a 0 handicap line.
• A full push is not possible because only the 0 handicap part of the bet can have the stake returned, while the +0.5 or -0.5 part must always be settled as either a win or a loss.

This differs from whole-number handicaps such as +1 or -1, where the entire bet can sometimes be returned if the adjusted score finishes level.

Handicap +0.25 vs 0 (DNB), +0.5 and Double Chance

Quarter handicaps sit between three more familiar markets: handicap 0 (draw no bet), +0.5 and the double chance. All four protect against a draw, but in different ways and at different odds.

Example: €100 staked on the underdog in each market (odds shown are illustrative):

The pattern is simple: the more protection against a draw, the lower the odds. +0.25 offers a middle ground — you still profit from a draw, but the odds stay noticeably higher than on +0.5 or the double chance.

In short: +0.25 suits tight matches where a draw should still pay something, while -0.25 is for confident favourites at the price of a half loss if the match ends level.

Pros and Cons of Handicap +0.25 and -0.25

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