$/€ 2/4 System Bet: Win with 4 Picks and 6 Doubles
Lina Almans
21 September 2023
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What Is a 2/4 System Bet
A 2/4 system is a way to bet on 4 events with 6 doubles (parlays) – you need at least 2 of the 4 events to be successful to win money (depending on the odds).
Note: The first number (2) means that each combination consists of 2 events, and the second number (4) means that there are 4 events in the whole system.
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How It Works?
If the total amount of the bet is $60, each double gets $10 ($60/6=$10) of your stake. The odds of each double are multiplied by $10 to get your potential payout.
- Choose your bets: Pick 4 events from any sport or market you like.
- Select 2/4 System Bet: 6 doubles will be auto-created on your bet slip.
- Confirm your bet: Enter your stake on your bet slip and make your wager.
- Win: Collect your payout based on the odds and the number of winning doubles.
- Lose: The system will lose if 3 or 4 events fail.
2/4 System Bet in Action
Scenario 1: Lucky Strike
In this scenario, you hit all four picks and win all six doubles. The 4 soccer teams you chose are: Liverpool, Man City, Juventus, and Barcelona. Here’s how it goes:
| Double | Odds | Result |
| Liverpool and Man City | 2.0 x 3.0 = 6.0 | Won |
| Liverpool and Juventus | 2.0 x 1.5 = 3.0 | Won |
| Liverpool and Barcelona | 2.0 x 2.5 = 5.0 | Won |
| Man City and Juventus | 3.0 x 1.5 = 4.5 | Won |
| Man City and Barcelona | 3.0 x 2.5 = 7.5 | Won |
| Juventus and Barcelona | 1.5 x 2.5 = 3.75 | Won |
If you bet $60 on the system, each double gets $10 of your stake. So, you get $297.5 as a return: ($10 x 6) + ($10 x 3) + ($10 x 5) + ($10 x 4.5) + ($10 x 7.5) + ($10 x 3.75), which is a profit of $237.5 ($297.5 – $60).
Scenario 2: Close Call
Well, what if things didn’t go as planned, and you missed one pick (Man City)? Don’t worry, you can still make money with this betting strategy. Here’s what happens:
| Double | Odds | Result |
| Liverpool and Man City | 2.0 x 3.0 = 6.0 | Lost |
| Liverpool and Juventus | 2.0 x 1.5 = 3.0 | Won |
| Liverpool and Barcelona | 2.0 x 2.5 = 5.0 | Won |
| Man City and Juventus | 3.0 x 1.5 = 4.5 | Lost |
| Man City and Barcelona | 3.0 x 2.5 = 7.5 | Lost |
| Juventus and Barcelona | 1.5 x 2.5 = 3.75 | Won |
If you bet $60 on the system, each double gets $10 of your stake. So, you get $117.5 as a return: ($10 x 3) + ($10 x 5) + ($10 x 3.75), which is a profit of $57.5 ($255 – $60). Not bad for a close call, right?
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Pros and Cons of a 2/4 System Bet
| Pros | Cons |
| Safety net: Win or break even if two picks fail, unlike a parlay. | Lower payout: Get less money than a four-fold parlay if all picks win. |
| Less risk: Lose less money than a parlay, even if 1 or 2 picks lose. | Complexity: Have difficulty calculating the odds and payouts of six doubles. |
| Flexibility: Choose any sport or market for your selections. | Limited options: Find fewer bookies that offer 2/4 system bets than Trixie system. |
