What Does “Away | 1st Corner” Mean?
Betting on Away | 1st Corner means you are predicting that the away team will win the very first corner kick of the match.
- It does not matter how many total corners the away team wins later.
- Only the first corner kick of the game counts.
- If the home team gets the first corner, your bet loses.
- If there are no corners in the match, the bet is normally void (stake returned) depending on the bookmaker.
Detailed Breakdown Using a Club Example
Let’s use Liverpool (home) vs Chelsea (away).
Market: Away – 1st Corner
You bet: Chelsea to win the first corner.
Possible Scenarios
Scenario 1: Chelsea attack early
- Minute 5: Chelsea counterattack.
- A defender blocks a cross → Chelsea gets a corner.
- Your bet wins.
Scenario 2: Liverpool dominate early
- Liverpool shoot, ball deflects → Liverpool corner.
- The first corner belongs to Liverpool (home).
- Your bet loses.
Scenario 3: First corner occurs very late
- Minute 40: First corner goes to Chelsea → your bet wins.
Scenario 4: No corners in the game
- Extremely rare, but:
- No corners happen → bookmaker often voids the bet (stake refunded).
Why Bet on Away | 1st Corner?
Bettors choose this market when they believe:
- The away team will start quickly with attacking pressure.
- The away team relies heavily on crosses or wing play.
- The home team sits deep early or is slow to start.
- The away team uses aggressive counterattacks.
Factors That Influence 1st Corner Bets
1. Team Playing Style
- Teams with strong wingers (e.g., Chelsea, Man City, Bayern) often win early corners.
- Defensive teams tend to concede early corners.
2. Match Importance
- Big games often start aggressively.
3. Home/Away Strategy
- Many away teams attack early to silence the home crowd.
4. Weather Conditions
- Rain → More slippery ball → More blocked shots → More corners.
5. Kickoff Patterns
Some teams always play wide immediately after kickoff.
Example With Odds
Match: AC Milan (Home) vs Inter Milan (Away)
Market: 1st Corner
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Home – 1st Corner | 1.75 |
| Away – 1st Corner | 2.20 |
| No Corner | 11.00 |
If you stake $10 on Away – 1st Corner at 2.20:
- Bet wins → You get $22.
- Bet loses → You lose your $10.
- No corner → Bet is void (usually refunded).
Betting Tips for Away | 1st Corner
1. Study Early Match Tempo
Check how both teams play in the first 10 minutes.
2. Wing-Focused Teams Are Good Picks
Teams that cross often → more corners.
3. Look at Past Matches
Some teams frequently win early corners.
4. Avoid Defensive Away Teams
If the away team starts cautiously, it’s a bad bet.
5. Use In-Play Betting
Watch the opening minutes:
- If the away team looks dominant → good moment to place the bet live.
Simple Summary
Away | 1st Corner means:
You are betting that the away team will win the first corner kick of the match.
Only the first corner matters — nothing else.
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