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What is Three-Way Handicap Betting?

Discover what Three-Way Handicap betting is, how it differs from Asian and European Handicaps, and how to use it to predict match outcomes and goal margins.

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Three-Way Handicap betting is a popular form of European Handicap that keeps all three possible outcomes: win, draw, or loss. It requires predicting not just who will win but also by how many goals. Understanding this market helps you make smarter, higher-odds bets on Chips.gg.



Draws Remain: The Defining Feature

The core of Three-Way Handicap betting is that the draw is still a valid outcome. Unlike Asian Handicap, where the draw is removed, Three-Way bets allow you to wager on:

  • Home win

  • Exact draw after the handicap

  • Away win

This makes predicting the correct margin essential.

Example:
Arsenal -1 vs. Liverpool +1

  • Bet on Arsenal - Arsenal must win by 2+ goals to win your bet

  • Bet on Draw - Arsenal wins exactly by 1 goal

  • Bet on Liverpool - Liverpool draws or wins after the handicap


Goal Lines: Full Goals Only

Three-Way Handicap only uses full-goal lines, like -1, +2, or -3. There are no half-goals or partial refunds. This requires precision but increases potential payouts for accurate predictions.

Example:
Manchester United -2 vs. Chelsea +2

  • United wins by 3+ goals = Bet wins

  • United wins by exactly 2 goals = Bet is a draw

  • United wins by 1 goal, draws, or loses = Bet loses


Risk Level and Betting Strategy

Three-Way Handicap carries higher risk than Asian Handicap because the draw remains and partial wins aren’t possible. It suits bettors confident in goal margins and match dominance. If you’re aiming for high-odds wins and are willing to predict exact results, this market is ideal.

Example:
Barcelona -1 vs. Real Madrid +1

  • Betting on Barcelona requires a 2+ goal win for a successful bet

  • Betting on a draw requires exactly a 1-goal win

  • Betting on Real Madrid requires draw or win



Three-Way Handicap betting offers precision and higher rewards by including draws and exact goal margins. Perfect for confident bettors, it complements Asian and European Handicaps for smarter betting strategies on Chips.gg.

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