In standard matched betting, you usually lay one outcome against one back bet. But what if you want to bet against multiple outcomes simultaneously?
This is known as Multi-Laying or “Exchange Dutching.” It is a powerful strategy used in markets like Horse Racing (laying the top 3 favorites) or Football Correct Score (laying low-scoring results). The challenge is calculating the stakes: how much do you lay on each selection to ensure that if any of them wins, your loss is exactly the same? Our Multi Lay Calculator solves this instantly, balancing your risk across all selections.
Multi Lay Calculator
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How to Use the Multi Lay Calculator
This tool is designed to equalize your “Worst Case Scenario.” Here is how to set up your trade:
- Set Your Target (Total Stake):
- This represents the total amount of money you want to collect (Backer’s Stakes) if NONE of your selections win. Think of this as your “Pot” or “Profit Goal” for a clean sweep.
- Enter Commission:
- Input your exchange commission rate (e.g., 2% for Betfair, 0% for Matchbook). This calculates your Net Profit accurately.
- Add Your Selections:
- Enter the Lay Odds for every outcome you want to bet against.
- You can add as many rows as needed (e.g., 3 horses, 4 correct scores).
- Review the Strategy:
- Lay Stake: The calculator tells you exactly how much to lay on each runner.
- Liability: This shows the funds required in your exchange account to cover the bets.
Related Tools: If you are trying to cover multiple outcomes by BACKING them (e.g., betting on Player A AND Player B to win), use our Dutching Calculator. If you are just laying a single selection for a bonus offer, use the standard Matched Betting Calculator.
Real-World Examples: When to Multi-Lay
Multi-laying is often used when you have a strong opinion that the favorites will fail, or when you are trading out of a position.
Example 1: Laying the “Safe” Scores
You believe a football match will be high-scoring. Instead of backing “Over 2.5 Goals,” you decide to Lay the low scores on the exchange.
- Target Pot: You want to collect £50 in stakes.
- Selections: You lay 0-0 (11.0), 1-0 (7.0), and 0-1 (7.5).
- The Result: The calculator distributes the stakes so that if the game ends 1-0, your loss is calculated and controlled. If the game ends 2-2 (a score you didn’t lay), you keep the full £50 profit (minus commission).
Example 2: Laying the Favorites (Horse Racing)
In a competitive 12-horse race, you don’t think any of the top 3 favorites will win.
- Selections: You lay Horse A (3.5), Horse B (4.0), and Horse C (5.0).
- Strategy: By using the calculator, you ensure that even if Horse A wins (the worst result for a layer), your loss is no worse than if Horse C won. This is “Risk Equalization.” If an outsider (Horse D) wins, you profit from all three lay bets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is Liability calculated in Multi-Laying?
On betting exchanges, if the markets are mutually exclusive (only one horse can win), you do not need the sum of all liabilities. You only need enough funds to cover the single worst-case outcome. However, keep in mind that the exchange will ring-fence the maximum liability required to ensure you can pay out the winner.
What is the difference between Dutching and Multi-Laying?
Dutching usually refers to BACKING multiple selections to guarantee a profit if one of them wins. Multi-Laying (or Lay Dutching) is BETTING AGAINST multiple selections. You profit if none of them win, or if the winner is an outsider you didn’t lay.
Why does the calculator adjust the stakes?
If you laid the same amount (e.g., £10) on a 3.0 shot and a 10.0 shot, your risk would be unbalanced. If the 10.0 shot wins, you lose huge money. The calculator adjusts the stakes (betting less on high odds, more on low odds) so that your financial risk is identical regardless of which selection wins.