In this day and age, there is a seemingly endless number of soccer betting markets to choose from. Soccer bettors can wager on almost every aspect of the game, from goals and assists to shots and cards.
Did you know that you can also bet on corners in soccer? In fact, there are many different markets relating to corners. Here’s a look at all the popular options when it comes to betting on corners in soccer.
Total Corners (Full Time)
This market enables you to wager on the total number of corners awarded in a game. Sportsbooks typically offer several over/under options for this market, allowing you to back over or under a certain number. It’s worth researching teams’ corner trends before you bet on this market.
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Total Team Corners
Not only can you bet on the total number of corners in a game, but you can also bet on the number of corners awarded to a team. For example, home team corners over/under 7.5, or away team corners over/under 4.5. Again, be sure to study the team’s corner stats before you bet on them.
Total Corners (1st Half or 2nd Half)
This market gives you the chance to predict the number of corners in each half. Sportsbooks tend to offer three options per half – over, under and exactly. For instance, first half corners over/under/exactly 4. It is worth noting that this market is notoriously difficult to predict.
First Corner
As you might have already guessed, this market enables you to bet on which team will get the first corner in a game. More often than not, it pays to back the team favored to win the contest, as they are more likely to start the game on the front foot.
Last Corner
This market works just like the previous market, except you’re betting on which team will get the last corner in a game. Although this occurrence is more difficult to predict, the moneyline favorite is often the best bet.
Race to X Corners
You can also wager on which team will reach a certain number of corners first. Sportsbooks generally offer 2-10 corners for this market, enabling you to choose from three options – home team, away team and neither.
Handicap Corners
For this market, you’re betting on which team gets more corners in a game after corners are added to or subtracted from a team’s total. For example, you might come across home team (-2), or away team (+1). Given the virtual advantages/deficits, handicaps often provide greater betting value.
Total Corners Odds/Even
Believe it or not, you can even wager on whether there will be an odd or even number of corners awarded in a game. This is arguably the hardest market to predict, as you’re pretty much taking a stab in the dark.
