Football accumulator tips for Friday August 29: Back our acca at 7-1 with bet365

A Midlands clash between Leicester and Birmingham is the highlight of the domestic card on Friday, while there is the usual action from across Europe to kickstart the weekend.

Racing Post tipster Joe Casey has analysed the coupon and picked out a four-fold accumulator which pays out at 7-1 with bet365.

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Accumulator tips and predictions for Friday

Racing Post football expert Joe Casey has picked:

Salford to beat Cheltenham @ 8-13 with bet365

Lens to beat Brest @ 10-11 with bet365

Milan to beat Lecce @ 7-10 with bet365

Birmingham or draw double chance vs Leicester @ 8-15 with bet365

Total odds: @ 7-1 with bet365

Odds correct at time of publication

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Salford vs Cheltenham

Cheltenham have had a nightmare start to the new season, losing all five of their games and scoring just once. Their struggles may continue against a Salford side who have won three of their last four and were edged 1-0 by Walsall last time out.

Lens vs Brest

Lens have won the last three head-to-heads against Brest and should be able to extend that run. The visitors struggled on the road last season and were beaten 2-0 away by Toulouse last week.

Lecce vs Milan

Milan need to bounce back after a shock defeat to Cremonese last weekend. However they can do so against a Lecce side who finished 17th last season and were the division's lowest scorers.

Leicester vs Birmingham

Leicester have lost 19 of their last 26 league games and may struggle to get the better of a Birmingham outfit who are unbeaten in their last 16 league fixtures. The away team are fancied to at least avoid defeat.

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Football acca FAQs

What is a football accumulator (acca)?
A football accumulator, commonly referred to as an 'acca', is a single bet that combines multiple individual bets into one. Each selection within the accumulator must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher potential returns but at increased risk compared to single bets.

Can I place an acca on different markets?
Yes, you can combine various markets in an acca, including match winners, total goals, both teams to score, and more. However, most betting platforms require that selections within an accumulator are not related to ensure the bet is valid.

What is the advantage of placing an accumulator bet?
The main advantage of an accumulator bet is the potential for higher returns from a smaller stake since the odds of each selection are multiplied together. It adds excitement to watching multiple matches, as each leg of your acca needs to be successful for a return.

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