- 🕒 Mon, Oct 13, 00:00 – Austin FC vs. Los Angeles FC🔍 11.09 xCorners Total in FT 74% Dev.
- 🕒 Mon, Oct 13, 21:00 – U. De Chile vs. Palestino🔍 4.02 xCorners for U. De Chile in 2H 66% Dev.
- 🕒 Mon, Oct 13, 01:30 – Cuiaba vs. Coritiba🔍 2.28 xCorners for Cuiaba in 2H -41% Dev.
What Are xCorners?
xCorners (expected corners) estimate how many corner kicks are likely to occur in a football match – either in total or for a specific team. Unlike raw averages, xCorners account for the strength and tendencies of both teams, adjusted against the league average. At Betoncorners, this concept plays a key role in identifying promising football matches for corner betting.
To highlight real betting value, we apply the xCorners model to daily fixtures and present the strongest picks in our dedicated corner predictions overview.
How Are xCorners Calculated?
The formula combines team-specific numbers with league-wide context:
- We assess a team’s average corners for, against, or total across different match periods (Full Time, 1st Half, 2nd Half).
- Opponent stats are factored in to reflect expected match dynamics.
- This baseline is then adjusted based on each team’s deviation from the league average.
Formula:
xCorners = ((Team + Opponent) / 2) + ((Team deviation + Opponent deviation) / 2)
This method enables smarter football predictions – adjusting for form, league pace, and team style.
What Makes It Powerful?
- Smarter than raw stats: Current form and matchups are baked in.
- League sensitivity: It reflects pace differences across competitions.
- Signals potential value: Strong deviations may point to betting mispricings.
- Flexible usage: Supports total corners, team lines, and handicaps.
When to Use xCorners?
xCorners are ideal when you’re filtering football matches with the potential for high corner volume (e.g. over 10.5) or tactical setups likely to reduce them (e.g. under 8.5). They can strengthen bets on:
- Over/Under markets
- Team corner totals
- Asian lines or combo bets
To see how this is applied in real bets, our strategy section breaks down several working concepts using xCorners logic.
Example:
Imagine Team A is involved in ⌀ 6.5 corners per home match, and Team B concedes ⌀ 6.2 away. With a league average of 5.8, our xCorners formula lifts the prediction above the plain average of 6.35 – providing a sharper and more accurate line.
Where Do the Stats Come From?
All values are based on live data from over 20 global football leagues. You can explore our full data foundation in the corner trends and streaks section, where recurring patterns become visible across teams and leagues.
Betoncorners combines numbers and logic to uncover real insights in football betting. With xCorners, you get predictive edge—not just stats.