Football Accumulator Tips

Understand How Accumulators Work :

An accumulator bet, also known as ‘acca’ is a bet that combines 4 or more selections into one bet. The stakes from each selection are rolled over to the next, so if all selections win, the bet wins, but if one selection loses, the bet is settled and lost.

An accumulator bet is a great way to maximize returns on low stakes. Nevertheless, this type of bet involves a high level of risk due to its all-or-nothing nature.

Punters can also mitigate the risk of losing their stake in the event of one selection failing to win by placing less risky 3-fold or 2-fold bets.

3-Fold (Treble) → consists of three individual selections, all three selections need to win in order to win the bet.

2-Fold (Double)→ consists of two individual selections, both selections need to win in order to win the bet.

How to Work out the Odds for Accumulator Bets

The odds for accumulator bets are calculated by multiplying the decimal odds of each selection together.

Ex: 4-Fold accumulator
Total returns = Initial stake (Selection 1 odds X Selection 2 odds X Selection 3 odds X Selection 4 odds)

Winning example: Initial stake $10 (1.42 x 2.25 x 1.16 x 1.75)
= $64.90 Total returns

Additionally, some bookmakers and sportsbooks offer accumulator calculators that help you calculate your acca odds. Alternatively, you can find accumulator calculators online to assist you.

Where to place accumulator bets and how

Some popular bookmakers and sportsbooks that offer accumulator bets: (subject to change)

• Bet356 → Allows punters to place more than one selection for an event in an acca.
• Betfair → Provides industry-leading acca insurance.
• Sky Bet → Has introduced a new acca assist feature.
• 888sport → Provides acca insurance and an easy-to-use website.

Bookmakers vary in their rules on accumulator bet selections. But the general steps to placing accumulator bets are as follows:

• Select the sport that you want
• Select the type of bet you want to place.
• Make the selections for your acca one by one and add them to your bet slip.
• Under the multiples section, there should be an option for “accumulator” or “combined”
• Enter the amount that you want to stake.
• Click Confirm

Which markets are popular for football accumulator bets?

With football accas, you can make selections from multiple markets combine them into one bet.

Some of the most popular markets for Football accas are:

• BTTS
• Full-Time results (1X2)
• Over/ Under 2.5 goals
• Half-time result
• Corners
• Double Chance
• Asian Handicap

What is acca insurance?

Many bookmakers and sportsbooks offer acca insurance for bets in the event that one selection loses. Some bookmakers will offer some kind of promotion such as a partial refund in the form of a free bet, a bonus, or in some cases cash so you don't lose 100% of your stake.

Making the best out of your accas

As you make more selections, the odds increase, but so does the risk. A balanced approach between profit and risk is important when making selections as too greedy selections may not result in a payout. As a rule, keeping the selections between 4 and 5 is a good starting point.

How to have the best chance with accumulators

Placing accumulator predictions can be easy when you use our stats to help you make the best predictions. FootyStats does not guarantee winning bets, but it provides the most accurate stats based on previous game results in order to help you make informed betting decisions. Furthermore, with so many games and markets to choose from, you can use FootyStats stats to help you narrow down your choices for your accumulator selections.