The Asian handicap really is the simplest form of betting in the world once you get the hang of it - as long as you don't get frightened by the use of half points or the word handicap.

If you can imagine a normal game of football having a win, lose and draw. Well, take away the draw and surely the whole process is so much more simple.

There is a little bit more to it than that, though. If the odds offer a ¼ margin the draw will give you your stake back, or half the winning bet. On a ¾ margin, then there is a chance to get half your stake back if the opposing side wins by a goal. If the odds are a ½ different then it's a simple win and lose bet.

And perhaps confusingly, but it rarely happens, if a margin of 1 or 2 or even 3 is used then your money will be returned for a drawn match.

It's probably best to work with an example. Let's take Manchester United v Arsenal.

Eg. Arsenal are given ¼ goal advantage: This would be written Manchester United v Arsenal (0:1/4). Manchester United are offered at 2.50 to win and Arsenal are priced at 2.00 to win.

If you put £10 to win on Arsenal. Here are the possible returns: