Football accumulator tips for Friday October 3: Back our acca at 13-1 with bet365

Bournemouth host Fulham in a Friday night Premier League tie, while Birmingham head to Wrexham in the Championship and there are top-flight games in Europe.

Football tipster Henry Hardwicke has selected a four-bet acca which pays out at 13-1 with bet365.

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Accumulator tips and predictions for Friday

Racing Post football expert Henry Hardwicke has picked:

Fulham or draw double chance vs Bournemouth @ 10-11 with bet365

Over 2.5 goals in Wrexham vs Birmingham @ 11-10 with bet365

Hoffenheim to beat Cologne @ 9-10 with bet365

Paris FC to beat Lorient @ 5-6 with bet365

Total odds: @ 12.96-1 with bet365

Odds correct at time of publication

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Bournemouth vs Fulham

Bournemouth are a useful side, but the Cherries lost a whole host of key players in the summer and odds-on at home to Fulham looks a little too short. The Cottagers have lost only two of their eight all-competition matches this season and those defeats came in tough fixtures at Chelsea and Aston Villa. 

Birmingham vs Wrexham

Wrexham's 11 all-competition matches this season are averaging 3.63 goals per game and another high-scoring contest is expected at Birmingham. The Blues should have beaten Sheffield Wednesday in midweek, but they had to settle for a 2-2 draw and they should continue on the front foot. 

Hoffenheim vs Cologne

Cologne have conceded eight goals in their last three matches and the Billy Goats are likely to be picked off by a solid Hoffenheim side. Christian Ilzer's men were the better side in a 1-1 draw at Freiburg last weekend and they can get back to winning ways in this spot. 

Paris FC vs Lorient

Lorient have been thumped 7-1 by Lille and 4-0 by Marseille already this season, and while the Merlucciidaes may not be in for the same sort of hiding at Paris, the visitors are still unlikely to leave the Stade Jean-Bouin with anything other than a 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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