When you place a football accumulator (often called an acca), you are combining multiple selections from different matches into a single bet. All of the selections must be successful for the bet to win, but in return the odds are multiplied together, resulting in a higher potential payout compared to placing each bet individually.
This differs from a bet builder, which is where all selections relate to one match or event, rather than across multiple games.
In this beginner acca guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about footy accumulators, from how they work to helpful tips to get you started. At kwiff you have the added bonus of the Supercharged option, where your odds can be significantly boosted at any given time.
Take a look at our football accumulator tips to understand how to start building your own unique bets online.
What Is a Football Accumulator
So exactly what is an accumulator? A football accumulator is one bet of multiple teams, all to win in one wager. Rather than backing a single side to win a football match, you would combine two or more selections, such as 3, 4 or 5 teams into one bet, with the accumulator only winning if every team is successful.
The individual selections in this bet are known as legs, and each leg in your accumulator will have to win for you to have an overall winning bet.
Each leg will also have its own odds attached to it. When you combine these legs, the odds will be multiplied together to give a total combined odds for your accumulator.
How Football Accumulators Work
To start placing a football accumulator, you will have to navigate the football section on kwiff to see all the markets available to you.
From here, you can start adding individual bets/legs to your overall accumulator. Check the odds of each bet to understand your potential payout. The individual match bets you place will combine into a single potential return. The odds of your overall accumulator will be automatically calculated for you.
Your accumulator is now ready to review. If you’re happy with your accumulator, you can enter your stake (i.e. the amount of money you want to wager) and place the bet with the confirm button.
To win your bet, every one of your legs will have to come through. It’s important to understand how the betting rules work so you can place the appropriate accumulators.
Common Football Markets Used in Accas
In accumulators, there are multiple football betting markets that you can use in your legs to make up your overall bet. For example, there is:
Match Result – The overall outcome of a fixture. Here you are betting on which team will win, or whether it will be a draw.
BTTS – This stands for ‘Both Teams to Score’, meaning that you are betting, as the name suggests, whether or not both teams will score in a match.
Over/Under Goals – Bet whether the total amount of goals scored in a match (from both teams) will be over or under a specific amount determined by kwiff. For example, if the amount is 2.9, you can bet whether the game will have more or fewer goals than this.
Double Chance – Cover multiple outcomes in one bet. You are often selecting two of the three betting options. For example, you could bet on both teams to win, but remove the draw option.
Both markets combined – Combining two separate bets (e.g., Match Result + BTTS) into one, where both will have to come through to win your overall bet.
Kwiff has other unique betting products which can be used to enhance your standard bets. This includes the BetBuilder, which combines multiple outcomes from the same match into one single bet. For example, combining the first match scorer, the most red cards and the outcome.
On top of that, there is also FlexBet, which is a BetBuilder protection feature. Users are allowed to ‘flex’ multiple bets, meaning you can still win even if some of your bets don’t come through. This depends on the type of protection you choose.
Both the BetBuilder and FlexBet have the option to be Supercharged, which significantly boosts their respective odds, offering higher potential returns.
Building a Simple Football Accumulator
To construct a simple acca, you might choose a small number of matches to look at. You also may want to use only familiar markets, such as match results or Over/Under goals. Understanding the markets you’re betting on is crucial for making responsible, confident bets, and is even more important when building an accumulator.
Factors To Consider
Before placing your accumulator, there are some football match factors you should consider. For example:
Recent form – How a team has been performing recently is often a good indicator of how they might perform in the next game.
Injuries or suspensions – A regular player out of the team may change your opinion on how a team will perform.
Home vs Away Record – See what team is at home and away, and check how each team has performed in this fixture type recently.
Fixture congestion – Fatigue plays an important part in a team’s performance; if they have played a lot of games recently, they may be tired and underperform in the upcoming match.
Weather or pitch conditions – An important factor that determines a team’s performance. Check the conditions and how these teams have performed in these scenarios in the past.
Players returning to former clubs – Players may have added motivation playing against a former club. Look out for individual performances and club histories.
Club rivalries – Derby matches can be unpredictable and matches usually have a greater overall intensity. This could potentially lead to more unexpected results.
Staying in Control When Playing Accumulators
Making an accumulator should be done for your entertainment. It’s important to bet responsibly and only do it when you enjoy it.
kwiff has several responsible gambling tools to help you stay in control. For example, time breaks and deposit limits are a good way to ensure you are only betting when you want to and wagering an amount you’re comfortable losing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many legs should an accumulator have?
There is no recommended number, though to keep it simple you may use less.
Do all selections need to win?
Yes. Every selection must win for the accumulator to settled as a win.
Are any markets better for accumulators?
No. All markets carry risk and should be chosen based on understanding, not perceived advantage.
What happens if a match is postponed?
Accas typically adjust according to operator rules. Common outcomes include a void leg, where it is no longer on your payslip and your overall acca reduces in size. So, if you have a four-team accumulator with three winning selections and a postponed game, the bet would be settled as a winning treble on the three remaining selections
