Goliath
What is a Goliath Bet?
8 selections: 28 Doubles, 56 Trebles, 70 Four-folds, 56 Five-folds, 28 Six-folds, 8 Seven-folds, 1 Eight-fold.
Goliath Composition
Contains 28 Doubles, 56 Trebles, 70 Four-folds, 56 Five-folds, 28 Six-folds, 8 Seven-folds, 1 Eight-fold.
| Bet | Selections | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | All pairs | 28 |
| Trebles | All triples | 56 |
| 4-folds | All 4-selection combinations | 70 |
| 5-folds | All 5-selection combinations | 56 |
| 6-folds | All 6-selection combinations | 28 |
| 7-folds | All 7-selection combinations | 8 |
| 8-folds | All 8-selection combinations | 1 |
Permutations
- Doubles: All possible pairs across your selections. (28 total)
- Trebles: All possible triples across your selections. (56 total)
- 4-folds: All 4-selection combinations. (70 total)
- 5-folds: All 5-selection combinations. (56 total)
- 6-folds: All 6-selection combinations. (28 total)
- 7-folds: All 7-selection combinations. (8 total)
- 8-folds: All 8-selection combinations. (1 total)
Goliath Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
| Team D | 5/1 |
| Team E | 5/1 |
| Team F | 5/1 |
| Team G | 5/1 |
| Team H | 5/1 |
Calculate all 247 component bets and sum returns. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
Eight selections → 247 bets. Even with some losers, coverage can still return via smaller multiples.
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Eight horses across 11/8–5/1 combined as a Goliath.
Fractional odds explained
- Written as a/b (e.g., 5/2). This means you win a profit of a for every b you stake.
- Profit = stake × (a ÷ b). Total return = stake + profit.
- Quick convert to decimal: 1 + (a ÷ b). Example: 9/4 → 1 + 9/4 = 3.25.
- Example: at 2/1, a £10 stake: profit £20, total return £30.
Formulas
Doubles
Each double: Return = stake × odds of pick 1 × odds of pick 2. Add all doubles.
Trebles
Each treble: Return = stake × odds1 × odds2 × odds3. Add all trebles.
4-folds
Each 4-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 4 selections. Add all 4-folds.
5-folds
Each 5-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 5 selections. Add all 5-folds.
6-folds
Each 6-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 6 selections. Add all 6-folds.
7-folds
Each 7-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 7 selections. Add all 7-folds.
8-folds
Each 8-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 8 selections. Add all 8-folds.
Total return = add up the returns from all of the above component bets.
Reasons for making a Goliath Bet
- Increased chances of winning: Multiple combinations create more ways to get a return than a single bet.
- Potential for significant returns: When several selections win, combined payouts can grow quickly.
- Risk management: Some combinations can still return even if not all selections win.