Football accumulator tips for Thursday August 28: Back our acca at 9-1 with bet365

The battle to reach the Europa League league phase concludes with 11 playoff-round second-leg matches, including FCSB's fixture with Aberdeen in the Romanian capital.

Racing Post expert Dan Childs has selected a fourfold which pays out at 9-1 with bet365.

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Accumulator tips and predictions for Thursday

Racing Post football expert Dan Childs has picked:

Samsunspor to beat Panathinaikos @ 31-20 with bet365

Utrecht to beat Zrinjski @ 19-50 with bet365

Young Boys to beat Slovan Bratislava @ 8-13 with bet365

FCSB to beat Aberdeen @ 3-4 with bet365

Total odds: @ 9-1 with bet365

Odds correct at time of publication

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Samsunspor vs Panathinaikos

Samsunspor have a one-goal deficit to make up against Panathinaikos but they gave an excellent account of themselves in Athens and can win the return match on Turkish soil.

Utrecht vs Zrinjski

Utrecht coped well with a tricky first leg in Bosnia, winning 2-0, and they can finish the job with a victory at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Young Boys vs Slovan Bratislava

Young Boys were delighted with last Thursday's 1-0 victory away to Slovan Bratislava and should ease to an aggregate success with a strong performance and a win on artificial turf at Stadion Wankdorf.

FCSB vs Aberdeen

Aberdeen had a extra man for the majority of their home leg against FCSB but were held to a 2-2 draw. Their failure to capitalise could be punished by the Romanian champions, who reached the round of 16 in last season's Europa League.

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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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