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Online sports betting has evolved beyond just betting on 1X2 markets. There are numerous markets backed by the high odds that allow you to diversify your options while giving you a chance to win big. 

Two markets that offer excellent value for money as an alternative are ‘corners’ and ‘shots’, and BetKing, Nigeria’s best online betting site offers the best odds on both options. 
 

**What is Corner Betting?** 

Corner betting involves predicting the number of corners that will be awarded during a football match. 

Here's a breakdown of corner betting options: 

**1. Over/Under Market:** The most common type of corner betting is the Over/Under market. The main goal is to predict whether the actual number of corners in the game will be over or under that set value. For example, if BetKing sets the Over/Under at 10.5 corners, betting on the “over” would require 11 or more corners to be awarded during the match, while betting on “Under” would mean that a winning outcome for you would be 10 or fewer corners. 

**2. Total Corners by a Team:** This is really simple. All you have to do is predict the number of corners a specific team will have in the game, based on the lines available. Again, this is in line with the overs/unders market. 

**3. First-Half Corners:** This involves predicting the total number of corners in the first half of the match and whether . 

**4. Corners Handicap:** In this market, you can bet on which team will have the highest number of corner kicks in a game, and a handicap is applied to either increase or decrease the corner count for a particular team. 

 
 
**What is ‘Shots Betting’?** 

Shots betting involves predicting the number of shots in a game based on the available line. 

This is a breakdown of how it works. 

**1 . Total Shots Over/Under:** This involves predicting whether the total number of shots (combined from both teams) in a match will be over or under a specified number. BetKing sets a benchmark, offers the best odds, and you can choose to bet under the total number or over.  

**2. Team Shots Over/Under:** Similar to total shots but focused on a specific team. You bet on whether a particular team will have more or fewer shots than the given line. 

**3. Player Shots:** This involves predicting the number of shots a specific player will take during a match. This can be an interesting option for those who follow individual player performance closely. 

**4. Shots on Target:** This market involves predicting the number of shots that will be on target during a match. It often focuses on the precision of the shots rather than just the total number. 


**Shots & Corner Betting strategy – How to cash out**  

When it comes to betting on shots and corners, knowing your stuff is key. In fact, these two markets rely heavily on statistics and trends. 

BetKing, Nigeria’s best online sports betting site, offers the best betting offers in the shots and corners market, so let us discuss how you can take advantage and win big. 

The first thing to note is that a team that has regularly hit high corner numbers throughout the season will likely continue to do so. They’re also likely to be one of the more offensive and fast paced teams in their division.  

Likewise for the shots market, the best and more attacking teams are among the highest for shots. To go into more detail, the players who lead the line for these teams are regularly among the top shooters every season. These are two markets that can make you a lot of money, but not markets to bet on blindly. Research is key. 

Here is a breakdown of what to consider when you bet on the shots and corner markets: 

**1.Team Form:** Assess the recent performance and form of the teams involved. Teams in good form may be more likely to create goal-scoring opportunities and, consequently, take more shots. More shots leads to the likelihood of more blocks and deflections, which will directly lead to more corner kicks as the defending team tries to defend their goal.  

**2.Style of Play:** Consider the playing style of the teams. Some teams are more attacking and tend to have the ball for longer in opposition territory. This will lead to more shots. Furthermore, a game between a dominant team and a team set up to defend will likely yield several corners and shots for the dominant side, regardless of the result. An example of this would be the recent clash between a high-flying, rampant Liverpool side and Manchester United who set up to defend. Liverpool completely dominated Manchester United despite the game ending 0-0. Betting on overs total corners, or total shots would certainly have cashed out. 

Another important factor to consider is flow of the game. What this means is the way a game is going can also impact the corners/shots count. For instance, Manchester City losing 1-0 to a less talented team will immediately cause an overload as they seek to get back on level terms. That means, more attacks, more shots and potentially more corners.  

The game venue also matters greatly. The good teams strive hard to defend their home ground, and a team like Arsenal will seek to dominate right from the first whistle at the Emirates Stadium, in a way they would not necessarily do at an away ground. With home fans adding extra pressure, there will be more attacks and more chances of shots/corners. 

Lastly, back the strikers, especially the good ones. Strikers want to score, that is their job and primary role on the team, so if you’re looking for high odds, backing a team’s striker to take a certain number of shots will offer value for money.  

When betting on player shots, remember to once again, do your research. A player averaging 3-5 shots a game on the season is an excellent option for ‘over 3.5 shots’ in the game. Set-piece takers and high-volume shooters like Erling Haaland [(3.76 shots per 90)](https://fbref.com/en/comps/9/shooting/Premier-League-Stats) , Mohamed Salah [(3.00)](https://fbref.com/en/comps/9/shooting/Premier-League-Stats)  and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen [(3.87)](https://fbref.com/en/comps/9/shooting/Premier-League-Stats) for instance are always in the thick of the action looking to force the issue and are fine choices for player shots.  

Above all else, always remember to do your research, stay informed about the latest developments, and use expert analysis to make informed decisions when betting on the shots/corners markets.  

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