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In this article, we will look over what a “Both Teams To Score” Accumulator bet is and how to place one. We will also highlight our BTTS tips page so you can find some top tips for matches. Both teams to score is abbreviated by most sportsbooks to BTTS and that is how we will refer to it in this article. We will run through all the types of acca you can use BTTS on and answer any other queries you might have.

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What is an Accumulator bet?

For a bet to be classified as an accumulator bet it has to consist of more than one selection on the bet. This generally is three or more selections and you will require all the alternatives on the slip to win (Although there are some variations). The stake and the return from the first option rolls on to each selection, until the final choice on the bet is settled

Let’s look at that in practice. In the following matches, you pick BTTS in these games.

Manchester City vs Chelsea - BTTS YES

Liverpool vs Everton - BTTS YES

Tottenham vs Arsenal - BTTS NO

 

How are Odds Calculated?

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

Manchester City vs Chelsea - BTTS YES 2/1

Liverpool vs Everton - BTTS YES 3/1

Tottenham vs Arsenal - BTTS NO 4/1

So the odds on an accumulator for all 3 selections winning will actually be 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 (1 stake + 59 winnings)

 

How adding more legs boosts your profit

Every leg that you add to the accumulator adds to your final profit, though obviously also increases your risk. This is because your profit from each leg then gets multiplied by the odds of the next leg of the bet. In the example above, we have shown how this happens, but if we add one more leg onto the selections, it shows exactly how the potential rewards will increase. 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 Final bet is at odds of  5/1 so becomes 60 x 5/1 = 360.

What types of Accumulator bets are there?

Accumulators have a fair few variations, which are mainly based on the selections you have made or the combinations you need to be successful to be a winner on your bet. Below we will run through all these for you, which can all be used in BTTS bets.

  • 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 wager. 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 earn a return on this type of bet you need to pick 2 winners, but if you manage to pick all 3 winners, then you would see each of the 4 bets in the trixie settled in your favour. This is more common in horse racing than in BTTS bets.

    BTTS YES on A, B, and C are selected, and the combination of bets works 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 and it includes choosing 3 selections, the same as a trixie what is different here is that single bets are placed on your options on top of the doubles and trebles,  This means you can gain a return with just one BTTS bet winning, although due to the higher stakes involved, you will usually need more than just one to be successful in order to turn a profit.

    BTTS NO on 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. This time you will need to choose 4 selections. It is popular as the combination of bets allows a potential return on your stake even if only two selections are correct. It is unlikely that you will cover the stake with just one or 2 correct, as it works out much higher due to the extra bet selections included. A Yankee does not include singles; the breakdown is 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and one fourfold.

    BTTS YES on 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 mostly placed on horse racing but can also be used in football BTTS bets. You can potentially gain huge returns with this kind of bet as you are making essentially 15 bets across your selections. Stakes actually will not have to be huge especially if you keep these to a minimum. As the breakdown shows this is essentially a Yankee bet, but with the single wagers added on.

    • 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 called as such because of the number of outcomes that are created by your bet, 57. This is the same number that appears on the well-known brand Heinz baked beans cans. With this type of bet you choose 6 selections and 57 outcomes are created which all offer the chance of 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

What is a BTTS bet?

So now we have seen what types of accumulator bets exist. We now want to look at how a BTTS bet works as well. We know that you can use these within all the types of accumulators that we have discussed as a BTTS bet is a simple Yes or No bet. The wager itself is simply placed on whether both teams will score during the 90 minutes. If you bet yes then you simply need both sides to score before the match ends, the final result does not matter. If you pick no then you will win as long as one, or both teams fail to score in the match, again the final result makes no difference to the wagers outcome.

How to place a BTTS Bet

  • Paso 1

    Log in to your betting account.

  • Paso 2

    Choose a match and select BTTS yes or No.

  • Paso 3

    Check your Bet Slip.

  • Paso 4

    Ensure you tick the box for an accumulator, or relevant type of bet (patent, yankee etc).

  • Paso 5

    Choose Your Stake.

  • Paso 6

    Place Your Bet.

Where to find the best Accumulator BTTS Betting tips?

Obviously we run sets of tips on BTTS and you can find these at the top of the page. Further to that it is always advisable to follow teams and leagues you know well so you are making the best choices with bets. With BTTS it is also a good idea to check goalscoring form, and also what players are on the team sheet for a game. An injury to a key forward, or goalkeeper can increase the odds of a goal being scored or not scored quite dramatically. Have a look at teams' attack and defence records. Teams that like to attack will often be a good side to look at for BTTS Yes, while a defensive side should be a better team to back at BTTS No.

Conclusion

BTTS bets are a fun way to bet on a match of football. As the match result is not important to the outcome you can cheer on any goal in a match or hope a goal is not scored! Odds can soon mount up on these types of bets as well when you put them into an acca. It is not the most definite way of betting as goals are unpredictable and can happen randomly in any game leaving your best laid plans coming unstuck. However as an enjoyable sideline to your main wagers this form of betting will give you plenty of thrills and spills.

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FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions

  • 💡 Which Bookmakers Allow BTTS Accumulators?

    Virtually every bookmaker will allow BTTS accumulator bets. Be aware that you may have to ask for special pricing if you have a larger number of legs than they usually specify.

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

    Limits will depend on the specific bookmaker. Due to the potential high returns involved, bookmakers may limit you to 20 legs, some have higher limits.

  • 💡 Do Bookmakers Run Promotions on BTTS Accumulators?

    Promotions are regularly run for BTTS bets and accas, as the odds are high, they are usually in the bookmaker's favour. Keep your eye out for BTTS specials and price boosts.

  • 💡 If a team scores in extra time in a cup Match, will it count to my BTTS bet?

    Most BTTS bets will only cover the first 90 minutes. Some special bets may include extra time but it is unlikely you can include them on an Acca. Penalty shootouts will never be included on a BTTS bet.

  • 💡 Do Own Goals Count?

    Yes, own goals count as a normal goal in terms of a both teams to score bet and are treated the same as a goal scored by any other player.