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Using the Asian Soccer Handicapping Odds

As football lovers rush to embrace the handicapping system which has started in Asia, there is some confusion on how that system works. Unlike fixed odds betting, the newer system offers a spread that incorporates 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 goal spreads for the underdog club. What the system tries to do is effectively get rid of the “push” from soccer outcomes. Proponents argue that this system gives the underdog a better chance to cover the spread and a better chance to win. Although the system seems confusing at 1st look, in real life oddsmakers have just tweaked the fixed odds method.

Under the Asian handicapping system, a whole number or 1/2 goal advantage is the same as the fixed odds method. If a underdog is getting a goal at the start of the match and lose 1:, then that outcomes in the “push” and no money changes hand. If the favorite is -1/2 and wins 1:, then winning bettors collect whatever the odds were. If you bet $100 and the odds were 1.90, you would collect $190. Of course, losing bettors would be out $100. The 1/2 goal spread changes nothing concerning winning or losing the wager.

The actual difference in this particular wagering method is with the 1/4 and 3/4 goal spread. The bottom line for this method is this: If the underdog loses the match by 1/4 goal, then gamblers on that side will lose 50 % of their wager while those wagering on the favorite will win 50 % of their bet. Thus, those wagering on a favourite at 2.20 would win $110 instead of $220 although the inverse would apply to the losing bettors. If the underdog wins by 1/4 goal (2 1/4:2 with the spread) then underdog supporters would win 50 percent of what the oddsmakers posted. The Asian system continues that pattern as the scores rise.

Is the Asian <a href=”http://www.myscoreslive.com/football/upcoming-soccer-games/Germany/34/Bundesliga/126″>handicapping</a> system better when compared with fixed odds? That would depend on your personal preference and desire to cover losing bets. A confident bettor would prefer the fixed odds system and winning the entire posted amount instead of sweating out a 1/4 goal spread. <a href=”http://www.myscoreslive.com/football/upcoming-soccer-games/team/Wigan%20Athletic/2106″>Wiggan Athletic</a> is a perfect example for making use of the Asian system. The club has a -5 goal differential at home but a woeful -29 on the away. The team has surrendered twice as many goals when away from their home pitch. Using the Asian system, a wager on the club at home would very likely be a money maker whereas they lose on the road by an average score of 2.6:1. Wiggan will have to get a spread of  1 3/4 goals to cover on the away. <a href=”http://www.myscoreslive.com/football/upcoming-soccer-games/team/Wigan%20Athletic/2106″>Wiggan</a> may actually get that type of a spread instead of  2 with a fixed odds system. However you decide to punt, make sure you understand the fine nuances between the two systems.

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa

South Africa plays host to the 2010 World Cup this year in what has come to be known as the the planet’s premier sporting event .

The nail biting conclusion to the 2006 world cup saw Italy beat France in a penalty shootout and was watched by a record breaking 26 Billion worldwide viewers.  Perennial powerhouse Germany finished third.

In total there are 9 stadiums in which the games will be played, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Capetown, Durban, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane (Pietersburg), Rustenburg and Nelspruit with the final being played in Johannesburg on July 11, 2010.

The format of the 2010 World cup is group based, there are eight initial groups of 4 teams each.  The top two teams from each group progress to the sudden death elimination point of the tournament after the round robin.  The initial groups are setup and seeded from the results of the cup qualification process.  The first celebrated match of the 2010 world cup is the extremely anticipated Group C game between the US and a Beckhamless England.

The oddsmakers have Spain as favorites to win at 5:1 odds, with Brazil and England in the second and third spots respectively at 6:1 and 7:1 for the 2010 World Cup.  As always there are a wide variety of interesting bets to be made including picking the ultimate winner.  TheFootballPalace.com is picking England to win it all.

From an economic viewpoint, the event is expected to gross billions of dollars worldwide through international TV rights, ticketing and the ever popular sale of soccer jerseys, with Brazil and England proving to be amongst some of the more desired items.

Notable players to watch out for during the tournament include the prolific Spanish goal scorer, Torres,  the unrestrained Brazilian Ronaldinho and England’s emotional Wayne Rooney.  Unfortunately the tournament will be without David Beckham who recently suffered an Achilles injury during league play.