Betting On Corners – Strategy Guide

How To Bet on Corners

Betting on corners is really simple once you understand the hang of it. Most of the time, it is in the form of over/under betting, which is where you predict if the total corners will be more or less than the prediction of the bookmaker. In an average football match, there are 11 corner kicks, which is useful to bear in mind.

The process of betting on corners is similar no matter which betting site you use; the only variation is the market which you choose to bet on. Below is the way to do it:

• Register or log into your chosen football betting site
• Find the ‘corners’ tab
• Choose which market to bet on (total corners, first corner, last corner, handicap betting, in-play betting)
• Find the odds which seem most appealing to you
• Place your stake and wait for the results!

Corner Betting Markets

Betting sites offer a huge variety of corner betting markets. Usually, they are all in the form of over/under betting, whereby you should predict if the bookmakers’ figure is more or less than the corners awarded. In addition, some markets will need you to choose players or the team who you think the corner kicks will be awarded to.

Total Corners In A Match

The ‘total corners in a match’ market is really straightforward, and is exactly as its name suggests. As the punter, all you have to do is predict how many total corners there will be throughout the game, including both teams. It may look something like this:

	BETTING ODDS
UNDER 7 CORNERS	9/2
OVER 7 CORNERS	3/1

Say there were a total of 8 corners throughout the match. If you placed a €5 stake for under 7 corners, you would lose your stake and receive nothing. On the other hand, if you placed a €5 stake for over 7 corners, your wager would win and you would receive your stake back as well as a €15 profit.

Total Corners By Half-Time

The ‘total corners by half-time’ market is the same concept as the one above, except you will have to predict how many corner kicks are awarded by half-time instead of in the entire match.

Generally, there are more corner kicks during the second half of the match, because players become more forceful. Hence, this means that half-time corners are usually less.

First Corner

In contrast to over/under betting, the ‘first corner’ market allows you to choose a team instead of a number. This is considerably easier, and therefore the odds are notoriously lower. However, if you are a novice punter, the first corner market is a good place to start.

Furthermore, you can also bet on which team will be awarded the last corner. Often, it is the stronger team, although it is difficult to compare the ability of teams, especially in the top leagues.

Handicap Betting

In handicap betting, you can designate one team to be advantaged and one to be disadvantaged. Overall, this makes the match more interesting, because there is no longer a clear winner. For example:

• Crystal Palace –1
• Sheffield United +1

If you bet on Crystal Palace, they would have to be awarded 2 more corners than Sheffield United for you to win the wager. On the other hand, if you bet on Sheffield United, they would only need to be awarded the same number of corners as Crystal Palace for you to win.

In-Play Betting

Undeniably, one of the best ways to wager is through the use of in-play betting. This is otherwise known as live betting, where you make predictions during the match, right until the last few seconds.

The main advantage of this when betting on corners is that you can gauge how the match is playing out and make decisions accordingly. Although it is useful to have prior knowledge, such as statistically which teams have more corners, there is nothing more accurate than the present situation.

It is useful to note that this is a dynamic market and you need to be in a sharp state of mind to conquer it. Betting sites will have fluctuating odds and therefore it is vital to be quick.

Examples Of Corner Bets

The best way to comprehend corner betting is through example.

Say there was a game between Liverpool and Manchester United. The betting odds for the ‘total corners in a match’ market looked like this:

	BETTING ODDS
UNDER 8.5 CORNERS	10/1
OVER 8.5 CORNERS	15/2

If you placed a €10 stake on the under market, there are two outcomes:

• Less than 8 corners are awarded, your wager is successful, and you receive a total return of €110 in earnings
• More than 8 corners are awarded, your wager is unsuccessful, and you lose your stake

If you placed a €10 stake on the over market, there are two outcomes:

• Less than 8 corners are awarded, your wager is unsuccessful, and you lose your stake
• More than 8 corners are awarded, your wager is successful, and you receive a total return of €85

Strategies For Betting On Corners 

Now we understand the different markets available for corners betting, we can discuss the top strategies which make a good bet.

Compare Betting Sites

Comparing different bookmakers is vital when it comes to corners betting. There are a few things you should be looking out for:

• Competitive odds: every bookmaker will have different odds and they will undoubtedly change multiple times. This means that you must research a range of betting sites before settling for one.
• Regular bonuses: welcome bonuses, free bets, and VIP schemes are all telling of a good betting site. Both new and returning customers should be rewarded for their loyalty.
• A variety of markets: all of the markets that we mentioned above are offered by most betting sites. Ensure that the bookmaker you register with has the options available that you wish to bet on.

Utilise Live Betting

Like we mentioned earlier, in-play betting is a unique type of way to wager. Instead of waiting copious amounts of time for the result like in pre-match betting, you can make a bet and get the outcome much faster.

Additionally, you don’t need to depend on corner kick statistics, as you can see how the teams are performing on the day.

Research Teams

Research is pivotal for any time of betting. For corners betting, there are a few key pieces of information to consider:

The second half of the match often has more corners

The teams who are the top of the league have a higher chance of being awarded more corner kicks as they are more tactical and intentional

Check out teams who statistically shoot better from a distance

A more defensive playing style usually equals more corner kicks