Corner kicks are football elements performed by players in all official and friendly matches. Therefore, many bettors regularly place wagers with bookmakers on this market.
Corners = corner kicks.
However, only those bettors who use specific betting strategies consistently stay in profit.
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Factors influencing the number of corners in a match
In football, several factors can affect the number of corners awarded during a match:
- motivation and tactics of the teams;
- goalkeeper and defensive playstyle;
- level of opposition;
- number of players on the pitch;
- use of long balls and crosses;
- weather conditions during the match.
Team motivation and tactics
Motivated teams (in decisive matches or key tournament stages) tend to play attacking football and aim to score more goals. This leads to more attacking actions and, consequently, more corners. Unmotivated clubs may attack less frequently, resulting in fewer corners.
Goalkeeper and defensive style
Defenders of lower skill levels often make mistakes that lead to shots on target. A goalkeeper who prefers punching rather than catching the ball may deflect it beyond the goal line, producing corners. Similarly, defenders often clear dangerous balls behind the goal, increasing corner counts.
Level of opposition
In a match between a favorite and an underdog, the stronger team will attack more, while the weaker side will be forced to defend. To withstand constant pressure, the underdog will frequently clear the ball out of play, conceding more corners.
Number of players in the match
When players are sent off due to fouls, the team with fewer players must defend more, committing fouls or clearing the ball away — increasing throw-ins and corners. This factor is particularly relevant for live betting after the match has started.
Use of long balls and crosses
Cross — a low or high pass from one of the flanks into the opponent’s penalty area.
Long ball — a long pass leading to fast, direct attacks on the opponent’s goal.
These football elements are typical for teams playing through the wings or those competing in English leagues.
Weather conditions during the match
Weather significantly impacts the number of corners taken. In bad weather (low temperature, strong wind, rain, snow), the ball becomes heavier and harder to control for goalkeepers and defenders, leading to more corners. In such conditions, bettors can consider “Total Over” on corners. In good weather (dry and warm), goalkeepers handle the ball more easily, and defenders can clear it towards the center or sidelines, resulting in fewer corners — making “Total Under” a better option.
Corners betting strategies in football
Experienced bettors use several types of corner betting strategies, each with specific principles.
Main corner betting strategies:
- “Total with Martingale”;
- “Match in bad weather”;
- “Last corner”;
- “Individual total”;
- “Handicap on the favorite”;
- “Corridor on total corners.”
“Total with Martingale” strategy
The sequence continues until a winning bet occurs.
The advantage of this strategy is that a single win recovers all previous losses. The drawback is that the bankroll might run out before the winning bet lands.
“Match in bad weather” strategy
This bet is highly likely to win if:
- it rains during the match;
- teams took no more than 5 corners in the first half;
- the underdog leads by a minimal score after the first half.
“Last corner” strategy
It’s profitable when:
- the score difference at the time of betting is no more than one goal;
- both teams still have 11 players (no red cards);
- at least 80 minutes have been played.
“Individual total” strategy
The bet is likely to win if:
- the favorite plays at home;
- the opponent averages no more than 40% possession away from home;
- the favorite’s attack features tall players (190 cm+) and a formation with one striker;
- the home team averages at least 5 corners per match in the current competition.
“Handicap on the favorite” strategy
A pre-match “handicap on the favorite” bet wins if:
- the away underdog’s possession does not exceed 40% on average;
- the match is a cup tie (domestic or international) and the favorite lost the first leg;
- the away team takes very few corners.
A live “handicap on the favorite” bet wins if:
- it’s placed in the second half;
- an underdog player has received a red card;
- the favorite is trailing at the time of the bet.
“Corridor on total corners” strategy
To win both bets, you must correctly predict the “corridor width,” i.e., the gap between the two totals.
Example: In an EPL match between Arsenal and Tottenham, a bettor placed an Over 9.5 corners bet before the match. By halftime, there were 7 corners, so the bettor added an Under 12.5 bet. The difference between 12.5 and 9.5 is the “corridor” where both bets can win.
