Goliath Calc
247 bets on 8 picks, doubles up to an eight-fold.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your unit stake (each of the 247 bets costs this much)
- Drop in the odds for each of your 8 selections
- Mark each selection won, lost, or void
- See the 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 is a Goliath bet?
The Goliath is the biggest of the standard named system bets — 247 bets spread over 8 selections. It packs in every combination from doubles all the way up to an eight-fold accumulator, but leaves out singles.
What does a Goliath cost?
A Goliath is 247 times your unit stake. At £1 a bet, that’s £247 out of pocket. It’s a serious outlay, so you’ll want real conviction in your selections.
How many winners do I need on a Goliath?
You need at least 2 winning selections for any return, since the smallest bets are doubles. Realistically, though, you’ll usually want 3-4 winners at decent odds to clear a profit against that big total stake.
Is a Goliath actually worth it?
A Goliath can pay off when you’re confident in several selections. The upside is you don’t need all 8 to land — even 4-5 winners at good odds can throw off a big return. But that 247-unit stake means you need substantial returns just to come out ahead.