What “Team Corners” Betting Means
A Team Corners market in football betting lets you bet on how many corner kicks a specific team will have during a match.
Examples of how it’s presented:
- Team Corners Over/Under:
- “Liverpool Over 5.5 Corners” (they need at least 6 corners)
- Exact Corners:
- “Arsenal Exactly 7 Corners”
- Handicap Corners:
- “Manchester City -2 Corners vs Chelsea” (City must have at least 3 more corners than Chelsea)
- Race to X Corners:
- “Manchester United Race to 3 Corners” (United to be the first team to reach 3 corners)
This market only cares about corner kicks taken, not awarded but never taken (if the ref ends the half before a corner is taken, it usually does not count).
How It Works With a Team Example
Let’s take Manchester City vs Chelsea
Stats before the match:
- Man City average 7.4 corners per game (Premier League 2023/24)
- Chelsea average 4.8 corners per game
Available markets might be:
- Man City Over 6.5 Corners @ 1.80
(You win if City take 7 or more corners) - Man City Most Corners @ 1.60
(You win if City take more corners than Chelsea) - Chelsea Over 4.5 Corners @ 1.90
(You win if Chelsea take 5 or more corners)
Example outcome:
- City take 9 corners, Chelsea 3 corners.
- Bets results:
- “Man City Over 6.5 Corners” win
- “Man City Most Corners” win
- “Chelsea Over 4.5 Corners” lose
Types of Team Corners Bets
| Market Type | What You’re Predicting | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Over/Under | A team’s corners above or below a line | Liverpool Over 5.5 corners |
| Most Corners (90 mins) | Which team will have more corners | Arsenal Most Corners vs Spurs |
| Handicap Corners | Adjusts corner difference between two teams | Barcelona -1 Corner vs Sevilla |
| Race to X Corners | Team to reach a certain number first | PSG Race to 5 Corners |
| Exact Corners | Bet on exact number | Real Madrid Exactly 8 Corners |
Betting Tips (Smart Approach)
A. Use Stats
Check average corners per team & per match. Some attacking teams (Man City, Liverpool, Bayern) rack up corners; defensive or counter-attacking teams get fewer.
Websites like WhoScored or SofaScore show corners per game.
B. Look at Match Context
- Home vs Away: Home teams usually attack more → more corners.
- Underdog Strategy: A defending team may get fewer corners but could get more if they counter-attack.
- Line-Ups: Wingers/full-backs crossing more = more corners.
- Weather & Pitch: Wet pitches & tight stadiums can produce more corners.
C. Handicap & Race Markets
If a dominant team is playing a weak side, “Race to X Corners” or “Handicap Corners” can be good.
Example: PSG vs a small Ligue 1 team — PSG often reach 3 or 5 corners before their opponent gets 1.
D. In-Play Opportunities
If the underdog scores first, the favourite might push for equaliser → more corners for the favourite. This can make “Over Team Corners” live bets attractive.
Quick Checklist Before Betting Team Corners
- Check team’s average corners per match (last 5–10 games).
- Check opponent’s average corners conceded.
- Consider match scenario (must-win? rotation? injuries?).
- Watch early match flow (live betting can give an edge).
Example Bet Slip
Match: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
- Liverpool Over 7.5 Corners @ 1.85
- Nottingham Forest Under 4.5 Corners @ 1.90
- Liverpool to Have Most Corners @ 1.40
If Liverpool take 10 corners, Forest 3:
- Over 7.5
- Under 4.5
- Most Corners
Would you like me to make a small cheat sheet showing average corners per team for the top 5 European leagues (to help you pick bets)?