Profit Target Guide

Calculates the stake required to hit a target profit at given odds. This guide explains what to enter, the calculation logic, a worked example and how to read the result.

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1Open Profit Target and start from the pre-filled example or your own data.

2Enter the requested odds, stake and any additional parameters.

3Run the calculation and check the main output first.

4Compare the detailed values or scenarios before changing one input at a time.

⌨️ What to enter

What to enter

Target profit50

Odds2.50

CurrencyEUR

👀 Example

Try it like this

To target €50 profit at odds 2.50, the required stake is about €33.33 and the total return about €83.33.

💡 What it means

Read the result

The result shows the mathematical output of Profit Target using the values you entered. Read the headline value first, then use the breakdown to understand how stake, odds and scenarios contribute to it.

🧠 Formula / logic

How it works

Stake = Target profit / (Odds − 1)

💡 This is a mathematical output based on the values you enter. It is not a prediction and does not guarantee a future result.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Entering odds, percentages or stake in the wrong field.

Treating the output of Profit Target as a prediction instead of a calculation based on the inputs.

❓ FAQ

Do I need to know the formula for Profit Target?

No. The formula is shown for transparency; the calculator performs the calculation from the entered values.

Does the result tell me what to bet?

No. It is a mathematical result, not a betting recommendation.

Can I change the example values?

Yes. Start with the example, then change one value at a time to see how the result changes.