When the Visitors Lead Both on the Scoreboard and at the Corner Flag: Bet on the Second Team to Win and Corners

Sometimes the bookmaker's line clearly shows that the away team plays aggressively, attacks a lot down the wings and has been consistently winning both the match and the corner statistics in recent rounds. In such moments it makes sense not to limit yourself to a simple A bet, but to try a more "targeted" combined outcome — that the second team will not only win but will also take the required number of corners or outperform their opponent in this metric. This market allows you to secure a higher price if you have a good feel for the teams' playing styles and their statistics.

Table Of Contents

• What This Bet Is: Second Team Win and Corners
• Combined Bets: Why the Odds Go Up
• Which Matches Suit a Bet on A and Corners
• Practical Strategy: How To Select Games for A and Corners
• Risk Management: How Not To Overload Your Bankroll with Combined Outcomes
• When a Bet on A and Corners Becomes a Conscious Choice

What This Bet Is: Second Team Win and Corners

The combined market "the second team will win and take corners" (the wording may differ slightly from one bookmaker to another) joins two conditions in a single bet slip:

1. Match result — Win for Team 2 (A).
2. Corners indicator — for example:
   • the second team will take more corners than their opponent;
   • the total number of corners taken by the second team will be higher than a given line (for example, Team 2’s individual corners total over 4.5);
   • the second team will win the handicap on corners (for example, a corner handicap of −1.5).

For the bet to win, both conditions must be fulfilled at the same time. If the visitors win the match but lose on corners or fail to reach the required total, the slip loses. That is exactly why the odds are higher than for each of the outcomes taken separately — you are taking on additional risk.

Combined Bets: Why the Odds Go Up

From a technical standpoint, a combined bet is a "bundle" of several outcomes within a single event. As a rule, the bookmaker calculates the final odds according to the following principle:

• either by multiplying the probabilities of the two outcomes,
• or by offering a ready-made special market with a built-in enhanced price.

The advantages of this approach are:

• Higher odds compared to a single bet on A or on corners alone.
• A more accurate reflection of the scenario if you are confident about how the team will play: dominating possession, pressing down the flanks and loading the penalty area.

However, there is also the flip side:

• Higher risk: the probability of "breaking" the bet slip increases, because a single condition failing is enough.
• Higher analytical requirements: you need to account at once for the match result, the playing model and the statistics on corners.

Which Matches Suit a Bet on A and Corners

When choosing fixtures for this type of combined outcome, it is important to look not just for an away favourite, but specifically for a team that creates many chances down the flanks and frequently wins corners.

Pay close attention to the following points:

1. Current form of the second team
   • Look at the results of the last 5–7 matches: how often the team wins away, how frequently they score first and whether they can hold on to a lead.
   • Not only the number of wins matters, but also the quality of play: maintaining structure, level of pressing, stability of the starting line-up.
2. Corners statistics
   • Check the average total of corners for Team 2: how many corners they take on average per match and separately away from home.
   • Compare them to the opponent: if the visitors almost always have an edge in corners even in balanced games, that is a strong argument in favour of the combined bet.
   • It is also important to look at when corners occur: some teams only fully switch to wing play when they need to come from behind.
3. Playing style and coach’s philosophy
   • Teams that build their attacks through crosses from the flanks, long balls and low driven passes into the box naturally win more corners.
   • When the coach forces the team to press a lot and to engage the opponent high up the pitch, the number of corners usually increases: the opponent is forced to put the ball out over the goal line more often.
4. Squad and form of key players
   • Pace on the wings and full-backs capable of beating their man one-on-one directly affect the number of corners.
   • Check whether the attacking leaders of the second team are dealing with injuries or suspensions. The absence of even one of them can significantly reduce the attacking potential and, consequently, the number of corners.
5. Profile of the opponent and their defence
   • Teams that "lock themselves" in their own box, block low crosses and prefer to hoof the ball out over the goal line often concede a large number of corners.
   • If the hosts play on the counter while the visitors are clear favourites with a strong attack, the "A and visitors’ corners" scenario becomes much more realistic.

Practical Strategy: How To Select Games for A and Corners

To avoid turning your bet into a lottery, develop a clear algorithm:

1. Filter by the betting line
   • First, pick out matches where the second team is a favourite or a slight underdog but is in good form and has a convincing attack.
   • Check whether there are alternative markets on corners: totals, handicaps, individual indicators for the visitors.
2. Analysis of recent match statistics
   • Assess separately:
     • wins and losses of Team 2 away from home;
     • corners statistics (overall and individual totals, corner difference);
     • xG and the number of shots from inside the box and from the flanks — these indirectly indicate the attacking style.
3. Match context
   • Tournament motivation: do the visitors need a win right now (title race, survival battle, push for European competitions).
   • Stage of the season: towards the end of the campaign, teams that desperately need points tend to take more risks and play more aggressively.
4. Choosing a specific combined bet option
   • If Team 2 consistently wins on corners, you can go for the option "A and win on corners".
   • If they simply attack a lot but the opponent also likes to use the flanks, it is more logical to consider "A and the second team’s individual corners total over N".

Risk Management: How Not To Overload Your Bankroll with Combined Outcomes

Combined bets look attractive because of their high odds, but it is crucial to maintain discipline:

• Do not place a bet just for the sake of a big price. First the scenario, then the odds — not the other way around.
• Do not stake your entire bankroll on a single combined outcome. It is reasonable to allocate a fixed share of your betting funds to such wagers (for example, 2–3% of the bankroll).
• Do not tie too many conditions into a single slip. A bet on "A and corners" is already a combination. Adding totals on goals, yellow cards and the like sharply reduces your chance of success.

This way, you keep a balance between potential profit and risk, rather than turning the game into an attempt to "hit the jackpot at any cost".

When a Bet on A and Corners Becomes a Conscious Choice

A bet on the second team’s win combined with the corners market is not a magic way to grow your bankroll quickly, but a tool for those who are ready to dive deep into statistics and understand teams’ playing models. It can indeed be profitable when:

• you see a stable trend where the visitors dominate on corners and win regularly;
• the opponent’s style of play naturally leads to conceding many corners near their own goal;
• the key attacking players of the second team are available and in good form;
• the odds on the combined outcome adequately reflect the risks and give extra value compared to single bets.

If you approach the "Team 2 Will Win and Take Corners" market through analysis rather than intuition, it can become a logical part of a well-thought-out strategy rather than a spontaneous adventure.