Goliath Sports Calculator
See a Goliath: 247 bets on 8 picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your unit stake (each of the 247 bets costs this much)
- Add the odds for each of your 8 selections
- Tap the result for every selection (Won, Lost, or Void)
- See your total return and profit across all 247 bets
Formula
A Goliath consists of 247 bets on 8 selections:
- 28 Doubles (C(8,2))
- 56 Trebles (C(8,3))
- 70 Four-folds (C(8,4))
- 56 Five-folds (C(8,5))
- 28 Six-folds (C(8,6))
- 8 Seven-folds (C(8,7))
- 1 Eight-fold accumulator (C(8,8))
Total Stake = Unit Stake × 247
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a Goliath bet?
A Goliath is the biggest standard named system bet there is — 247 bets across 8 selections. It covers every combination from doubles all the way up to an eight-fold accumulator, leaving out only the singles.
What does a Goliath cost?
A Goliath costs 247 times your unit stake. At £1 a bet, for example, that’s £247. It’s a big outlay, so you’ll want real confidence in your selections.
How many winners do I need for a Goliath?
You need at least 2 winning selections to get any return, since the smallest bets are doubles. That said, you’ll usually need 3-4 winners at decent odds to actually turn a profit given the size of the stake.
Is a Goliath bet worth it?
A Goliath can pay off if you’re confident in several selections. The plus side is you don’t need all 8 to land — even 4-5 winners at good odds can bring a big return. But with a 247-unit stake, you need sizeable returns just to come out ahead.