Goliath calculator

8 selections, 247 bets. The biggest standard system bet. No singles.

Total stake
Total return
Profit
ComponentWinnersReturn
Doubles0/28£0.00
Trebles0/56£0.00
Four-folds0/70£0.00
Five-folds0/56£0.00
Six-folds0/28£0.00
Seven-folds0/8£0.00
Eight-fold0/1£0.00

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter decimal odds for selections 1-8.
  2. Mark each as Won or Lost.
  3. Set your unit stake — total cost is 247× that.
  4. Every combo from doubles to eight-fold contributes.

Worked example

Eight legs at 2.0 each, all winning, £1 stake. Returns sum to £4,890 on £247 — a 19.8× multiple.

Common questions

Is a Goliath worth it?

Only if you genuinely believe in 8 selections at meaningful odds. Most punters lose money on Goliaths because the expected value of system bets is negative.