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Accumulator Tips & Predictions

By Saul Mumford | ⏲️ Reading time: 9 minutes
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In this article, we are going to look over what an accumulator is, some tips for how to get the most out of these types of bets, and finally, where you can find some top predictions for these kinds of bets. We will cover everything for you, whether you are new to this type of gambling or if you do it already on a regular basis. This will assist you when you try to hone your skills so you can hopefully make more money when you are placing these wagers.

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What is an Accumulator bet?

For a bet to be classified as an accumulator bet it must include more than one selection within the wager. Usually consisting of three or more selections and generally will require all the chosen options on the slip to win (Although there are some variations). The stake and the return from the first selection rolls on to the next, and then the next, until the final selection on the bet is settled.

Let’s look at that in practice. In the following matches, you pick these teams to win.

Manchester City vs Chelsea - Man City to Win

Liverpool vs Everton - Liverpool to Win

Tottenham vs Arsenal - Tottenham to Win.

This is now an accumulator bet, and you will need all 3 teams to win the final selection.

 

How are Odds Calculated?

Odds are added per selection - let’s use the stake as 1

Manchester City vs Chelsea - Man City to Win 2/1

Liverpool vs Everton - Liverpool 3/1

Tottenham vs Arsenal - Tottenham to win 4/1

So the final odds on an accumulator bet where all 3 selections win will actually be classed as 59/1.

  • Initial bet: 1 x 2/1 = 3 (1 stake + 2 winnings)
  • Second bet: 3 x 3/1 = 12
  • Third and final bet: 12 x 4/1 = 60.

 

How adding more legs boosts your profit

Each leg you add to the accumulator increases your final profit, though this obviously also increases your risk. This is because the winnings of each leg get multiplied by the odds of the next leg of the bet. We have shown this in the example above. However, if we add one more leg here, you will see how the potential rewards will go up massively. Obviously, the risk factor also increases each time in line with the odds increase.

  • Initial bet: 1 x 2/1 = 3 (1 stake + 2 winnings)
  • Second bet: 3 x 3/1 = 12
  • Third bet: 12 x 4/1 = 60.
  • The fourth bet is  5/1 so it becomes 60 x 5/1 = 360

What types of Accumulator bets are there?

There are a number of variations of accumulator bets, mainly based on the number of selections you have picked or combinations that need to come in for you to win. We will run through these below for you;

  • 1

    Straight Acca

    The most common and easiest type of acca to explain is a simple straight acca. This would involve a number of selections, with all of them needing to be correct for you to win your overall bet. These can be known as doubles or trebles, and after that the word fold is added after selections, so 4-fold, 5-fold etc. The previous examples are of a straight acca.

  • 2

    Trixie

    A trixie is a variation on an acca, which is made up of four bets from 3 selections. This counts as three doubles and one treble. To gain a return on this type of bet you need to pick 2 winners, but if you manage to pick 3 winners then you would see each of the 4 bets in the trixie settled as winners. This is more common in horse racing than in football bets.

    Horses A, B, and C are the selected bets, and the combinations are as follows.

    • 3 Doubles - A x B, A x C, B x C
    • 1 Treble - A, B & C.
  • 3

    Patent

    A patent is more regularly used in football betting; it involves 3 selections, the same as a trixie. However, it also includes single bets on your selections as shown in the example below. You can gain a return with just one team winning, though due to the higher stakes you will likely need more than this to be correct to make an overall profit.

    Team A, B and C are your selected bets

    • 3 Singles - A, B, C
    • 3 Doubles - A x B, A x C, B x C
    • 1 Treble - A x B x C.
  • 4

    Yankee

    A Yankee is popular in both football and horse racing. It involves picking 4 selections to win. It is another combination of bets where you could get a return on your stake even if only two selections come in for you; however, this is unlikely for you to cover the stake which is much higher due to the extra bet selections that you have included. A Yankee does not include singles; the breakdown is 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and one fourfold.

    Team A, B, C, and D are your selected bets

    • 6 Doubles A x B; A x C; A x D; B x C; B x D; C x D
    • 4 Trebles A x B x C; A x B x D; A x Cx D; B x C x D
    • 1 Fourfold A x B x C x D.
  • 5

    Lucky 15

    A lucky 15 is generally used in horse racing but can also be wagered in football. This type of bet can give you huge returns as you are making essentially 15 bets across your selections. Stakes do not have to be huge as you can keep these to a minimum if you wish. The bet is essentially a Yankee bet, but with the single bets added.

    • 4 Singles A, B, C, D
    • 6 Doubles A x B; A x C; A x D; B x C; B x D; C x D
    • 4 Trebles A x B x C; A x B x D; A x Cx D; B x C x D
    • 1 Fourfold A x B x C x D.
  • 6

    Heinz

    A Heinz bet is known as this because of the number of outcomes that are created by your bet, 57. This is the number that appears on the well-known brand Heinz beans cans. With this type of bet you make 6 selections and have 57 outcomes that can give you a return. A stake on a Heinz bet is multiplied by the number of outcomes. So a 0.10 stake per selection would result in a 5.70 total stake. The breakdown is below:

    • 6 selections - A, B, C, D, E & F
    • 15 doubles
    • 20 trebles
    • 15 four-fold accumulators
    • 6 five-fold accumulators
    • 1 six-fold accumulator

How to place an Accumulator Bet

Placing an accumulator bet is a simple process it simply requires:

  • Step 1
    step 1

    Log in to your betting account.

  • Step 2
    step 2

    Choose the bets that you want to place.

  • Step 3
    step 3

    Check your Bet Slip, make sure they are all added.

  • Step 4
    step 4

    Ensure you tick the box for an accumulator, or relevant type of bet (patent, yankee etc), it is usually the very bottom option.

  • Step 5
    step 5

    Add Your Stake amount.

  • Step 6
    step 6

    Place Your Bet.

What is the difference between an Acca and a Bet Builder?

In a way, a bet builder can be seen as a form of acca as it involves making multiple selections and needing them all to come in to win the bet. The main reason this is not seen as an accumulator in the traditional sense is that a bet builder is based on multiple selections on one single game rather than selecting several different winners across various matches.

Where to find the best Accumulator Betting tips?

We produce our own set of football tips and these can be found via the link (found at the top of this article). Not all of these will be accumulator tips, though. In all honesty there is no magic formula to winning at an accumulator, the best strategy is to have some picks as bankers within an acca. For tips we recommend looking at leagues and teams you are familiar with and also looking at the teams form coming into the matches. When you are searching for tips, accumulators for today are the best way to search as you should get the most up to date statistics available.

Conclusion

Accumulators are a fun way to bet where you can cover multiple selections for lower stakes and potentially hit much higher returns. Generally, aim to keep stakes low and make selections that are based on your best judgment about who is likely to win. Whilst upsets happen it is best to only try and include one or two outsiders in your accumulator and look at favourites. Accumulator odds are always going to be high so these are not a quick way to make money, but should be viewed as a fun extension to your gambling, not your main wagering strategy.

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FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions

  • 💡 What Bookmakers Allow Accumulators?

    Virtually every bookmaker will allow accumulator bets, however you may have to ask for special pricing if you are doing multisport accumulators or are picking one with a larger number of legs than they usually specify. Check the T&C’s carefully.

  • 💡 Is there a Maximum number of Legs Allowed for an Accumulator?

    Limits will depend on the specific bookmaker. While some bookmakers accept accumulators up to 20 legs, some have higher limits.

  • 💡 Do Bookmakers Run Promotions on Accumulators?

    Bookmakers like accumulators as the odds are more in their favour than standard bets and for this reason they often run promotions for acca bets. These can take the form of money back if your acca misses by one leg, a free bet if you place an acca or regular weekly acca promotions in certain leagues.

  • 💡 Are you restricted to one sport for an Acca?

    No, you can often mix and match sports and choose winners from various events. For instance a treble that involves the winner in a boxing title fight, F1 Grand Prix and the Grand National winner.

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Saul Mumford - Content writer and sports expert
Content writer and sports expert
Saul has always been a keen sportsman and latterly sports fan who is a close follower of football, hockey, and lawn bowls. Having always been someone who could identify value, his gambling insights come through in his writing, offering in depth, well researched, and thought provoking articles.
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