What “Odd/Even Corners” Means
This market lets you bet on whether the total number of corners in a match (or a half) will be an odd number(1,3,5,7,9…) or an even number (0,2,4,6,8…).
- Odd Corners = the total corners are not divisible by 2.
- Even Corners = the total corners are divisible by 2.
This can apply to:
- Full match corners
- 1st half corners
- 2nd half corners
- Home/Away team corners
Example with a Team
Let’s use Manchester City vs. Brentford as an example:
- Suppose the match ends with 11 corners total.
- 11 is odd, so “Odd Corners” wins.
- Suppose the match ends with 10 corners total.
- 10 is even, so “Even Corners” wins.
Another example (by halves):
- First half corners = 4 → “Even Corners” wins.
- Second half corners = 5 → “Odd Corners” wins.
Betting on one team’s corners:
If you bet on Manchester City “Odd” Corners:
- City wins 9 corners → your bet wins (odd).
If City wins 8 corners → your bet loses (even).
Key Points
- Most bookmakers count corners from the official match stats.
- Extra-time and penalties do not count (unless explicitly stated).
- A corner awarded but not taken (ref blows whistle for full time before corner is taken) usually does not count.
Betting Tips
1. Check Team Styles
Some teams (like Liverpool or Manchester City) play with wingers and create many crosses, generating more corners. This increases the chance of higher corner totals, but it still can end either odd or even.
2. Look at Historical Patterns
Check the last 5–10 games for each team:
- If a team regularly produces 6, 8, 10 corners, the even option may be slightly more common.
- If they regularly produce 5, 7, 9 corners, odd might be more frequent.
3. First Half vs. Full Match
First halves often have fewer corners, making results less predictable (lower totals = 50/50 odd/even).
Full match totals give a slightly clearer trend.
4. Consider Match Context
- If the favourite is trailing, they may push forward and earn late corners.
- Defensive teams may concede many corners, but totals can still swing odd or even at the last minute.
5. In-Play Betting Advantage
If you bet live:
- Watch corner counts as the game goes on.
- For example: 6 corners already at 70’ → if you expect 2+ more corners, an “Even” bet might look good if you think total will end on 8 or 10.
Example Bet Slip
- Market: Total Corners Odd/Even – Full Time
- Match: Manchester City vs Brentford
- Your Bet: Odd Corners @1.95
- Final Corners: 11
- Result: win (11 is odd)
Quick Tip:
Odd/Even corners is essentially a 50/50 market like coin toss, but slight edges can come from:
- Historical data
- Game state
- In-play trends
Would you like me to also break down Odd/Even Corners for First Half Only (because that’s a separate but related market)?