What is a system bet?

A ticket that places multiple combinations (doubles, trebles, etc.) across several selections. You can win a payout even if one selection loses, depending on the system.

When should I use system bets?

Use when your selections each have edge (+EV) but you want to reduce all-or-nothing risk of a straight accumulator. System bets trade higher total stake for partial-return protection.

Are system bets better than singles?

Not inherently. Singles maximize control and clarity of EV. Use systems only if combos still produce positive expected value after accounting for extra unit cost and correlation.

System Bet — FootyMind Academy

System Basics

A system bet places multiple permutations across your selections (e.g., all doubles and trebles from four picks). You pay for each combo as a separate unit. The trade-off is **higher total stake** for **reduced all-or-nothing risk** versus a single accumulator.

Popular Systems (Matrix)

Trixie

3 selections4 bets3× doubles + 1× treble

No singles. One loser may still return via surviving doubles.

Patent

3 selections7 bets3× singles + 3× doubles + 1× treble

Singles added — higher cost, better protection.

Yankee

4 selections11 bets6× doubles + 4× trebles + 1× fourfold

No singles. Strong mid-coverage; costs 11 units.

Lucky 15

4 selections15 bets4× singles + 6× doubles + 4× trebles + 1× fourfold

Adds singles; some books offer bonuses on all-correct/one-correct.

Canadian / Super Yankee

5 selections26 bets10× doubles + 10× trebles + 5× fourfolds + 1× fivefold

Heavy cost; ensure each leg is genuinely +EV.

Heinz

6 selections57 bets15× doubles + 20× trebles + 15× fourfolds + 6× fivefolds + 1× sixfold

Very expensive; correlation and margin drag can dominate.

Cost & Payout Math

Total unit cost equals the number of combos. For n selections and k-folds:

Units = Σ C(n, k) for each included k (e.g., doubles k=2, trebles k=3, etc.).

Payout sums returns from each winning combo. A single loser may still pay if other legs form winning doubles/trebles.

Example — Yankee (4 selections, 11 bets)

6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 fourfold. Stake per bet = 1 unit → Total stake = 11 units.
If one leg loses, surviving doubles/trebles can still pay; fourfold is dead.

EV & Correlation

All legs must be +EV: System bets multiply the bookmaker’s margin if legs are neutral/negative EV.
Correlation drag: Legs from similar markets/teams/leagues increase joint failure risk. Keep systems diversified.
Edge dilution: Extra unit cost means you need robust edges or higher odds to justify the system.

When to Use System Bets

You have several small edges (e.g., 3–5%) and want protection if one leg fails.
Liquidity is good; prices won’t collapse before you place all legs.
You’re tracking performance by system type and controlling correlation.

Responsible Play: System tickets reduce “all-or-nothing” variance, not risk. Keep total unit outlay sensible and comply with local regulations and operator terms.

System Bet (Combination Tickets)