🅺A European handicap +/-2 is a bet that starts off the favourite team on a deficit of 2 goal and the underdog on a surplus of the same number of goals. In the usual fashion, the bookie sets a score line or margin, which both teams have to cover for a bet on either side to win. In this case, the margin is two goals. This handicap is used to eliminate the difference in value in a matchup where one team is relatively stronger.

Here’s an example for context:

🍃Imagine a game between Serie A teams Juventus vs Cagliari. Considering Juventus as the better team, bookmakers could give them a starting disadvantage of -2 goals, while the opponent starts with an advantage of +2 goal. Juventus has to win by at least three goals, while Cagliari has to lose by less than two goals to win.

🍷Unlike the two-way Asian handicap, the European variant allows three possible outcomes, with the third being a draw. Typically, at the sportsbook, the options in this market are given as:

• EH 1 (handicap)
• EH X (handicap)
• EH 2 (handicap)

💝An EH draw does not refer to a draw in the match outcome but a draw respective to the score line. Basically, a draw occurs when the number of goals scored or conceded is right on the score line.

❀So based on the above example, the draw bet wins when Juventus wins by exactly two goals. This would be the same as Cagliari losing by exactly one goal.

What does -2 European Handicap Mean?

ꩵThe handicap with the negative coefficient is the favourite team. A bet on European handicap -2 for Juventus means:

• If the team wins by 3 or more, your bet wins.
• If the team wins by 2, 1, draws or loses, your bet loses.

What does +2 European Handicap Mean?

🧸The handicap with the positive coefficient is the underdog team. A bet on European handicap +2 for Cagliari means:

• If the team wins, draws or loses by 1, your bet wins.
• If the team loses by 2 or more, your bet loses.

What does European Handicap Draw Mean?

🌃The coefficient for the draw can be given as a negative or positive:

• If Juventus wins by 2 goals, the draw wins
• If Cagliari loses by 2, the draw wins
• Any other outcome, the draw loses

🐻Here’s an overview extracted from the European handicap chart:

Outcomes for European handicap 2 Explained

🉐There are three possible outcomes with these bets:

• Win: Selected team covers the score line.
• Draw: Outcome is right on the goal margin.
• Loss: Selected team doesn’t cover the score line.

Start Betting on 2 European Handicap

ജWe’ve detailed all that the European handicap 2 entails, and with the chart extract, punters can easily begin betting on this option at the sportsbook. Like the Asian handicap markets, the 2 European handicap offers great value and a higher chance of return on investment over time.