In the world of sports betting, there’s more than just placing single bets. Combination bets and their special variants – such as Trixie, Yankee, and Heinz – are becoming increasingly popular because they offer higher winning potential by linking multiple selections. Let’s break down what you need to know about these system bets!
A combination bet (or "combo") involves linking multiple separate events into one betting slip. You only win if all of your predictions are correct. For example, in a three-match combo bet, all three outcomes must be correct in order to win. The payout is higher because the odds are multiplied together.
Double: A bet on two selections. You win only if both are correct.
Treble: A bet on three selections. All three must win to receive a payout.
These simple combinations form the building blocks for system bets.
System bets include various combinations of a given number of selections. The main advantage is that you don’t have to get every single prediction right to receive a return.
Based on 3 selections
Includes: 3 doubles and 1 treble
Total: 4 bets
At least 2 correct selections needed for a return
Based on 4 selections
Includes: 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 fourfold accumulator
Total: 11 bets
Minimum 2 correct selections can already result in a payout
Based on 5 selections
Includes: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 fourfolds, and 1 fivefold
Total: 26 bets
Based on 6 selections
Includes: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds, and 1 sixfold
Total: 57 bets
Based on 7 selections
Total: 120 different bets
Based on 8 selections
247 combinations: 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 fourfolds, 56 fivefolds, 28 sixfolds, 8 sevenfolds, and 1 eightfold
System bets are useful when:
You're betting on less certain outcomes but want to cover several good options
You don’t want to go all in on one accumulator, but still want higher payout potential
You're willing to stake a bit more money (e.g., a Heinz requires 57 separate stakes)
Let’s say you want to bet on three football matches (A, B, and C):
A: Barcelona to win
B: Bayern to win
C: Real Madrid to win
A Trixie bet would create the following combinations:
Doubles: A+B, A+C, B+C
Treble: A+B+C
That’s 4 individual bets. If you stake €1 per bet, your total stake is €4. If only two selections win (e.g., A and B), the A+B double could still return a payout — so not everything is lost.
Double bets and system bets offer exciting alternatives to regular single or accumulator bets. They cover multiple outcomes and give you a chance at partial returns even when not all selections win. However, keep in mind that the total stake increases, so it’s important to manage your risk and budget accordingly.
If you're looking to switch up your strategy or diversify your betting, these bet types are a great place to start.
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