5-Way Arbitrage Calculator. Surebet

What is 5-Way Arbitrage?

5-Way Arbitrage is a betting strategy where you cover all five possible outcomes in a specific sports market, ensuring a guaranteed profit regardless of the result. This method is common in certain betting options like exact score markets, set betting in volleyball, or specific esports matches.

How Does It Work?

An arbitrage opportunity exists if:

(1 / Odds 1) + (1 / Odds 2) + (1 / Odds 3) + (1 / Odds 4) + (1 / Odds 5) < 1

If the total is below 1, you can lock in a risk-free profit.

Example Calculation

Suppose a volleyball match has the following set score odds from different bookmakers:

Team A wins 3-0 → 4.00
Team A wins 3-1 → 5.50
Team A wins 3-2 → 6.50
Team B wins 3-0 → 4.20
Team B wins 3-1 → 5.80

Step 1: Check for Arbitrage

(1 / 4.00) + (1 / 5.50) + (1 / 6.50) + (1 / 4.20) + (1 / 5.80) = 0.978 → Arbitrage exists.

Step 2: Calculate Stakes (for a $100 total bet)

Team A 3-0: $25.00
Team A 3-1: $18.18
Team A 3-2: $15.38
Team B 3-0: $23.81
Team B 3-1: $17.24

Step 3: Calculate Profit

Any outcome returns around $102-$103, ensuring a $2-$3 profit.

Pros & Risks

✅ Pros:

Covers all possible outcomes.
Higher potential returns than 2-, 3-, or 4-way arbitrage.

⚠️ Risks:

Odds shift quickly.
Requires more capital and precision.
Bookmakers may limit arbitrage players.