Winning a 13, 14, or 15-match Football Pool (Toto) is statistically nearly impossible with a single line. To win, serious players use System Bets, covering multiple outcomes on difficult matches.
However, every “Double” (1X) multiplies your cost by 2, and every “Triple” (1X2) multiplies it by 3. Our Budget Optimizer allows you to plan your coupon grid and ensure your system fits your bankroll.
How to Build a Winning Coupon
Use the grid above to simulate your ticket.
- Bankers (Singles): Select only one outcome (e.g., “1” for Home Win). These keep the cost low but must win.
- Doubles: Select two outcomes (e.g., “1” and “X”). This covers 66% of results but doubles the cost. Use these for slight favorites.
- Triples: Select all three (“1”, “X”, “2”). This guarantees a correct prediction for that match but triples the cost. Use these for unpredictable games.
Example: The Cost of Coverage
Let’s say a ticket costs $1 per line.
- Standard Ticket: 14 Singles. Cost: $1.00. (Chance: Near Zero).
- Small System: 4 Doubles, 10 Singles. Cost: $16.00. (2^4 = 16).
- Pro System: 2 Triples, 5 Doubles, 7 Singles. Cost: $288.00. (3^2 * 2^5 = 9 * 32 = 288).
As you can see, adding just two “Triples” makes the ticket expensive. Use this tool to trim your system until it meets your budget (e.g., removing a Triple and taking a risk on a Double).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a “Banker”?
A Banker is a match where you are confident enough to select only one outcome. Getting your Bankers right is the key to keeping ticket costs low while winning big pools.
Is it better to play one expensive ticket or many cheap ones?
Mathematically, one well-structured System Ticket is easier to manage and offers better coverage than dozens of random single lines. It guarantees that if your main predictions hold, you capture the permutations.