What Is a Super Heinz Bet?

A Super Heinz is a full-cover multiple bet on seven selections containing exactly 120 individual bets. It sits between the Heinz (six selections, 57 bets) and the Goliath (eight selections, 247 bets) in the hierarchy of full-cover betting systems. Unlike simpler bet types, a Super Heinz includes no single bets — meaning at least two selections must win for any return to be generated.

The defining feature of a Super Heinz is that it covers every possible combination of your seven selections, from doubles all the way through to a seven-fold accumulator. This full-cover approach means you have multiple ways to profit, even if some of your selections lose. However, this comprehensive coverage comes at a cost: at just £1 per line, a Super Heinz stake totals £120.

The Core Structure: Understanding the 120 Bets

The 120 bets within a Super Heinz are distributed across six different bet types, each containing a specific number of combinations:

This structure ensures that no matter which combination of your seven selections wins, you have a corresponding bet covering that outcome. If three of your seven selections win, you automatically have winning doubles, trebles, and potentially a four-fold or higher depending on which selections won.

Why It's Called "Super Heinz"

The Heinz bet takes its name from the H.J. Heinz company, which famously advertised "57 varieties" in its marketing campaigns beginning in 1896. A standard Heinz bet, covering six selections, produces exactly 57 bets — matching the iconic slogan. When the betting industry extended this concept to seven selections, the resulting 120-bet structure was branded the Super Heinz, with "Super" emphasising the increased number of bets and expanded coverage compared to its predecessor.

How Does the Super Heinz Bet Structure Work?

Breaking Down All 120 Bets

To understand how a Super Heinz generates 120 bets, consider the mathematical combinations involved. With seven selections, you can form:

• 21 doubles: Choose any 2 of the 7 selections (C(7,2) = 21)
• 35 trebles: Choose any 3 of the 7 selections (C(7,3) = 35)
• 35 four-folds: Choose any 4 of the 7 selections (C(7,4) = 35)
• 21 five-folds: Choose any 5 of the 7 selections (C(7,5) = 21)
• 7 six-folds: Choose any 6 of the 7 selections (C(7,6) = 7)
• 1 seven-fold: All 7 selections combined (C(7,7) = 1)

Each of these combinations represents a separate bet. When you place a Super Heinz, you're effectively placing all 120 of these bets simultaneously on your chosen selections.

The absence of singles is crucial to understanding the Super Heinz. Unlike a "Lucky 15" or "Lucky 31" bet (which include single bets), a Super Heinz has no coverage for just one winning selection. This means if only one of your seven selections wins, you receive no return, regardless of the odds. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the bet type affordable while still providing full combination coverage.

Calculating Your Total Stake

The total cost of a Super Heinz is straightforward: multiply your stake per line by 120.

Formula: Total Stake = Stake Per Line × 120

Common stake examples:

• £1 per line: £1 × 120 = £120 total stake
• £2 per line: £2 × 120 = £240 total stake
• 50p per line: £0.50 × 120 = £60 total stake
• 25p per line: £0.25 × 120 = £30 total stake
• 10p per line: £0.10 × 120 = £12 total stake

Many recreational bettors place Super Heinz bets at smaller unit stakes (10p to 50p per line) to keep the total investment manageable while still enjoying the full-cover benefit. A 10p Super Heinz, for example, costs only £12 total but can still generate substantial returns if multiple selections win at decent odds.

How Many Winners Do You Need for a Return?

Minimum Winners Required

This is one of the most important questions for Super Heinz bettors. The answer depends on both the number of winners and their odds.

One winner: Returns nothing. There are no single bets in a Super Heinz, so even if one selection wins at 10/1 odds, you receive no payout.

Two winners: Activates the 21 doubles. However, whether you make a profit depends entirely on the odds of those two selections. For example, if two selections win at 1.5 odds each, the double returns 1.5 × 1.5 = 2.25 times your stake. On a £120 Super Heinz, that's a return of £270 — a £150 profit. However, if both selections are odds-on (say, 1.2 each), the double returns only 1.44 times your stake, generating a £52.80 return — a loss of £67.20 against your £120 stake.

Three winners: Activates doubles, trebles, and potentially four-folds (if more win). Three winners at 2.0 odds each create a treble of 2.0 × 2.0 × 2.0 = 8.0, plus multiple winning doubles. This scenario typically generates a profit on a £120 stake.

Four or more winners: Generally produces a comfortable profit, assuming reasonable odds. With four winners at 2.0 odds, you have winning combinations from doubles through to four-folds, with the four-fold alone returning 16 times its stake.

Why 3–4 Winners Is the Typical Breakeven Point

On average, with selections at 2.0 odds (evens), a Super Heinz requires approximately 3–4 winners to break even or show a small profit. If your selections are shorter odds (1.5–1.8), you'll need more winners. If they're longer odds (2.5+), fewer winners may suffice.

The key variable is odds density. A Super Heinz bet on seven selections at 1.5 odds each will struggle to profit with just 2–3 winners, because the low odds mean small combination returns. Conversely, a Super Heinz on seven selections at 3.0 odds might profit with just 2–3 winners, but the risk of losing all seven is much higher.

Super Heinz vs. Heinz vs. Goliath: What's the Difference?

For bettors new to full-cover betting, understanding the differences between these three popular bet types is essential. Each offers a different balance of coverage, cost, and potential return.

When to Choose Each Bet Type

Choose a Heinz if you're confident about six selections and want a more affordable full-cover bet. A £1 Heinz costs only £57, making it ideal for testing a smaller set of picks. Heinz bets are popular for smaller race cards or when you have six strong selections but can't identify a seventh.

Choose a Super Heinz when you have seven solid selections and want comprehensive coverage without the expense of a Goliath. The £120 stake (at £1 per line) represents a middle ground: more expensive than a Heinz, but significantly cheaper than a Goliath. Super Heinz bets are ideal for coupon betting in football or full-card horse racing selections.

Choose a Goliath when you have eight selections and want maximum coverage across all combinations. The 247 bets provide extraordinary reach, but the £247 stake (at £1 per line) is substantial. Goliaths are typically placed at smaller unit stakes (10p–25p per line) to keep costs reasonable.

Super Heinz Betting Strategy: When and How to Use It

Best Sports and Scenarios

Horse Racing: The Super Heinz's most natural home is horse racing, particularly when betting across a full race card. A seven-race card with one selection per race is ideal for a Super Heinz. The variety of odds (from short-priced favourites to longer-odds outsiders) creates natural diversity in your bet combinations, increasing the chance that some combination of winners will generate a return.

Football Coupon Betting: Super Heinz bets are popular for Saturday coupon betting, where bettors select seven matches and predict the outcome (win, draw, or loss). A Super Heinz covers all combinations of these seven predictions, meaning you profit if your predictions are accurate across multiple matches, even if one or two are wrong.

Other Sports: Super Heinz bets can be used on any sport where you can identify seven selections — tennis, rugby, cricket, or any other sport where multiple events occur on the same day or card.

Bankroll Management Tips

Stake sizing is critical. A £1 per line Super Heinz (£120 total) is a substantial bet for most recreational bettors. Instead, consider placing Super Heinz bets at smaller unit stakes:

• 10p per line (£12 total): Ideal for learning or testing selections
• 25p per line (£30 total): A manageable middle ground
• 50p per line (£60 total): For more confident bets

This approach allows you to enjoy the full-cover benefit without risking excessive capital on a single bet.

Avoid chasing losses. If a Super Heinz loses, resist the temptation to immediately place a larger bet to recover losses. Stick to your pre-planned unit stake.

Spread selections across different events. Don't place all seven selections on matches/races from the same league, race track, or sport. Diversification reduces the correlation risk — if one event is affected by weather, injuries, or other factors, your entire bet isn't compromised.

Monitor your strike rate. Track how often your Super Heinz bets win (hit 3+ winners) versus lose. If you're consistently hitting 3+ winners but not profiting, your odds selection may be too conservative. If you're rarely hitting 2+ winners, your selection quality needs improvement.

Selection Quality Over Quantity

The most common mistake Super Heinz bettors make is forcing seven selections just to place the bet. If you only have five strong selections, a Heinz bet on six selections (with one added speculatively) is better than a Super Heinz on seven weak selections.

Quality guidelines:

• Each selection should have a logical reason for inclusion (form analysis, odds value, statistical edge)
• Avoid padding your bet with weak selections just to reach seven
• Mix odds profiles: include some short-priced selections (1.5–2.0) for stability, and some longer odds (2.5–4.0) for upside
• Consider the correlation between selections — avoid seven selections that all depend on the same factor (e.g., all racing on the same track on a rainy day)

Each Way Super Heinz: Double the Bets, Double the Cost

How Each Way Works

An each way Super Heinz is a variant that doubles the number of bets from 120 to 240. For each of your 120 combination bets, you place two versions: one to win and one to place.

Total bets: 120 (win) + 120 (place) = 240 bets

Total stake (at £1 per line): £240 (compared to £120 for a standard Super Heinz)

The "place" portion of the bet means you're also wagering that your selections will finish in the top 2, 3, or 4 positions (depending on the sport and number of runners). In horse racing, for example, a place bet typically pays out if your selection finishes in the top three.

When to Use Each Way

Horse racing: Each way Super Heinz bets are most popular in horse racing, where place odds are readily available. If you're uncertain about whether your selections will win but confident they'll place, an each way Super Heinz provides insurance.

Higher stakes: Because each way doubles the cost, an each way Super Heinz is typically placed at smaller unit stakes (10p–25p per line) to keep total investment reasonable. A 25p each way Super Heinz costs £60 total — still manageable but significantly more than the £30 for a standard 25p Super Heinz.

Conservative selections: If your seven selections are shorter odds (1.5–2.0) where winning is likely but not guaranteed, an each way Super Heinz reduces the risk of losing the entire bet if one or two selections fail to win but do place.

Hedging strategy: Some bettors use each way Super Heinz bets as a hedging strategy, placing the bet at a smaller stake than their main Super Heinz bet to protect against partial losses.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

Myths About Super Heinz Bets

Myth 1: "Only one winner is needed for a return." False. A Super Heinz has no single bets, so one winner returns nothing, regardless of odds. At minimum, two selections must win to activate the doubles.

Myth 2: "If 5 out of 7 selections win, you're guaranteed a profit." Not necessarily. While five winners activate many combination bets (multiple doubles, trebles, four-folds, and a five-fold), the total return depends on the odds of those five selections. If they're all short odds (1.3–1.5), the combined returns may not exceed your £120 stake.

Myth 3: "A Super Heinz is always better than seven single bets." Context-dependent. Seven single bets offer higher individual payouts if one selection wins. A Super Heinz offers multiple ways to profit with partial success (3–4 winners), but requires more winners to break even. Choose based on your confidence level and odds profile.

Myth 4: "You need all seven to win for a big payout." While the seven-fold accumulator is the largest single payout, a Super Heinz can generate excellent returns with just 4–5 winners, especially if those selections are at reasonable odds (2.0+).

Avoiding Costly Errors

Error 1: Over-staking. Placing a £10 per line Super Heinz (£1,200 total) when you can only afford to lose £100 is a recipe for disaster. Stick to unit stakes you can comfortably repeat.

Error 2: Poor selection quality. Including weak selections to reach seven creates dead weight in your bet. A six-selection Heinz with strong picks beats a seven-selection Super Heinz with one or two weak selections.

Error 3: Ignoring each way costs. An each way Super Heinz doubles your stake. If you're not prepared for the £240 cost (at £1 per line), don't place it.

Error 4: Chasing losses. After a Super Heinz loss, don't immediately place a larger bet hoping to recover. Stick to your planned bankroll strategy.

Error 5: Not tracking results. Keep a record of your Super Heinz bets: selections, odds, stake, result, and profit/loss. This data reveals whether your strategy is working or needs adjustment.

Super Heinz Example Walkthrough

Real Football Betting Example

Let's walk through a concrete example using seven football matches with realistic odds.

Your seven selections (Saturday matches):

Your stake: £1 per line = £120 total

Scenario: Four selections win (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea)

With four winners, your Super Heinz activates:

• 6 winning doubles (any 2 of the 4 winners)

  • Man Utd + Arsenal: 1.80 × 1.95 = 3.51
  • Man Utd + Liverpool: 1.80 × 1.75 = 3.15
  • Man Utd + Chelsea: 1.80 × 1.85 = 3.33
  • Arsenal + Liverpool: 1.95 × 1.75 = 3.41
  • Arsenal + Chelsea: 1.95 × 1.85 = 3.61
  • Liverpool + Chelsea: 1.75 × 1.85 = 3.24
  • Total from doubles: £1 × (3.51 + 3.15 + 3.33 + 3.41 + 3.61 + 3.24) = £20.25

• 4 winning trebles (any 3 of the 4 winners)

  • Man Utd + Arsenal + Liverpool: 1.80 × 1.95 × 1.75 = 6.16
  • Man Utd + Arsenal + Chelsea: 1.80 × 1.95 × 1.85 = 6.50
  • Man Utd + Liverpool + Chelsea: 1.80 × 1.75 × 1.85 = 5.83
  • Arsenal + Liverpool + Chelsea: 1.95 × 1.75 × 1.85 = 6.32
  • Total from trebles: £1 × (6.16 + 6.50 + 5.83 + 6.32) = £24.81

• 1 winning four-fold (all 4 winners)

  • Man Utd + Arsenal + Liverpool + Chelsea: 1.80 × 1.95 × 1.75 × 1.85 = 11.40
  • Total from four-fold: £1 × 11.40 = £11.40

Total return: £20.25 + £24.81 + £11.40 = £56.46

Profit/Loss: £56.46 − £120 = −£63.54 loss

In this scenario, despite four winners, the Super Heinz shows a loss because the odds (averaging 1.89) aren't high enough to overcome the £120 stake with just four winners. You'd need either all five remaining selections to have won, or the four winners to be at higher odds (2.0+).

This example illustrates why 3–4 winners at modest odds often don't profit, and why selection quality and odds assessment are crucial to Super Heinz success.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many bets are in a Super Heinz?

A: 120 bets across seven selections: 21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 four-folds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds, and 1 seven-fold accumulator. At £1 per line, a Super Heinz costs £120.

Q: How many winners do I need for a Super Heinz to return anything?

A: At least 2 winners activate one of the 21 doubles. However, 2 winners at modest odds (1.5–1.8) may not cover your £120 stake. Typically, 3–4 winners at reasonable odds (1.8–2.5) are needed for a profit.

Q: What is the difference between a Super Heinz and a Heinz?

A: A Heinz covers 6 selections (57 bets) and costs £57 at £1 per line. A Super Heinz covers 7 selections (120 bets) and costs £120 at £1 per line. The Super Heinz adds one more selection and more than doubles the number of bets.

Q: Is the Super Heinz popular for football betting?

A: Yes, it's commonly used for Saturday coupon betting where bettors select seven matches. At small unit stakes (10p = £12 total), it's accessible to recreational bettors. It's equally popular in horse racing for full-card selections.

Q: How do I calculate Super Heinz winnings?

A: Each of the 120 bets is calculated separately based on which selections win. If four of seven selections win, only the combinations using those four (and pairs/trebles/etc. from them) produce returns. A bet calculator is essential — manual calculation is extremely complex.

Q: What is an each way Super Heinz?

A: An each way Super Heinz places 240 bets (120 win + 120 place), doubling the cost to £240 at £1 per line. It's popular in horse racing where place odds are available, providing insurance if selections place but don't win.

Q: Why is it called a Super Heinz?

A: The Heinz bet is named after the H.J. Heinz company's "57 varieties" advertising campaign (1896). A standard Heinz has 57 bets on 6 selections. The Super Heinz expands to 7 selections and 120 bets, with "Super" denoting this increase.

Q: Is a Super Heinz a good bet?

A: It depends on your strategy. A Super Heinz offers full coverage, allowing profit even if some selections lose. However, the high stake (£120 at £1 per line) and requirement for 3–4 winners to break even make it suitable only for disciplined bettors with strong selection methods and appropriate bankroll management.

Q: Can I use a Super Heinz for live (in-play) betting?

A: Yes, most bookmakers allow Super Heinz bets during live play. However, odds change rapidly during live events, making it riskier than pre-match betting. Building a seven-selection Super Heinz live requires quick decisions and careful stake management.