Saturday, May 17th marks a dramatic day across European football — with final matchdays in the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Liga Portugal, plus decisive promotion clashes in the Eerste Divisie and Germany’s 3. Liga. Relegation, European qualification, and promotion hopes are all on the line — creating ideal conditions for corner betting predictions.
Must-Wins All Over: Heidenheim, Farense, St. Etienne
Heidenheim still have a miracle chance to stay in the Bundesliga, but they need to make up a 7-goal difference to overtake Hoffenheim, who face Bayern. That means Heidenheim must aim for a big win against Bremen — ideally 3:0 or higher — and hope Bayern do their job. This scenario forces full attacking commitment from the hosts regardless of the scoreline. Expect high wing activity, aggressive play, and a strong push throughout. We’re backing Heidenheim Over 6.5 Team Corners @ 3.29.
In Portugal, Farense are tied on 27 points with AVS heading into the final round. Only a win against Santa Clara gives them a realistic shot to stay in the league — especially if AVS drop points. If both AVS and Estrela lose their matches (Estrela play away at Estoril), Farense could even escape relegation entirely and finish 15th. However, securing 16th and a play-off spot must be the primary objective. Santa Clara are already safe and known for their solid defending, so the pressure will clearly lie with the hosts. Expect Farense to pile on the intensity, particularly in the second half if the game remains tight. Best bet: Farense Over 5.5 Corners @ 2.32.
St. Etienne can only overtake Le Havre with a win — and their chances are realistic, as Le Havre face a tough trip to Strasbourg. ASSE have consistently delivered strong corner numbers in recent weeks and now face a must-win scenario against Toulouse. Given the urgency and their recent attacking setups, we like ASSE Over 4.5 Corners @ 1.85.
Promotions & Playoffs: Den Haag and 3. Liga Showdown
Den Haag trail 0-2 from the first leg of their playoff vs Telstar. Expect one-way traffic and relentless attacking. In their last home clash vs Telstar, they racked up 10 corners. Bet: Den Haag Over 7.5 Team Corners @ 2.42.
In Germany’s 3. Liga, Hansa Rostock need a huge win vs the 2nd Team of Hannover 96 to keep their promotion hopes alive. If both Cottbus (vs Ingolstadt) and Saarbrücken (vs BVB II) draw, Rostock could even climb to 3rd place with a very high-margin win. However, if Cottbus or Saarbrücken take an early and clear lead, it might kill some of Rostock’s momentum — especially if they’re aware of the situation. Still, the 3. Liga has been unpredictable all season, and both rivals could stumble under pressure. Hannover II are already relegated but generate a high number of corners at home, making this a great setup for open play. Back Total Over 11.5 Corners @ 2.43.
All Bets at a Glance – Single Picks
- 13:30 – Hannover II vs Rostock: Over 11.5 Total Corners @ 2.43
- 15:30 – Heidenheim vs Bremen: Heidenheim Over 6.5 Corners @ 3.29
- 15:30 – Mainz vs Leverkusen: Mainz to win Matchcorners @ 1.80
- 15:30 – Freiburg vs Frankfurt: Freiburg Over 5.5 Corners @ 2.28
- 16:30 – Den Haag vs Telstar: Den Haag Over 7.5 Corners @ 2.42
- 19:00 – Farense vs Santa Clara: Farense Over 5.5 Corners @ 2.32
- 21:00 – St. Etienne vs Toulouse: ASSE Over 4.5 Corners @ 1.85
Strategy Tips: Urgency, Flow & Corner Pressure
As always, our best combos follow match flow logic — trailing favorites go all-in, underdogs bunker in. Each combo is built around realistic tactical scenarios and motivation-based setups. These aren’t longshots — they’re value plays with edge.
- 15:30 – Mainz vs Leverkusen: 1HF: LEV or X + Mainz Over 5.5 + LEV Under 4.5 Corners @ 6.00
- 15:30 – Freiburg vs Frankfurt: 1HF: FRA or X + FRE Over 5.5 + FRA Under 4.5 Corners @ 9.50
- 21:00 – St. Etienne vs Toulouse: 1HF: TOU or X + ASSE Over 5.5 + TOU Under 4.5 Corners @ 7.50
- 21:00 – Strasbourg vs Le Havre: 1HF: Strasbourg to Lead + LEH Over 4.5 Corners @ 5.00
More Insights & Match-Specific Corner Angles
These picks are shaped by detailed match dynamics, corner averages, and real-time urgency factors. Dive deeper into every fixture on our statistics page — and don’t miss the late games and live setups.
