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Also, the expected scoring value of a corner kick is actually very low, and in some cases, negative (because they afford the opposition a chance to counterattack).  Corners are correlated with scoring, of course, but mostly because corners are a result of scoring opportunities, not vice versa.

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An analysis in the English Premiere league found that corners resulted in a goal only 3% of the time.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fanc...in-soccer/

The reason is found here:

http://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com...cted-goals

Corner kicks are the most defended actions in football. Even the most aggressive teams station seven or eight players deep in their own box. As such there is a notable negative effect on xG from corner kicks. Set plays are well-defended, but not as easy to stop as a corner kick.

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[BostonCard]

Also, the expected scoring value of a corner kick is actually very low, and in some cases, negative (because they afford the opposition a chance to counterattack).  Corners are correlated with scoring, of course, but mostly because corners are a result of scoring opportunities, not vice versa.

https://kindle.amazon.com/work/the-numbe...B00AHO28NG

An analysis in the English Premiere league found that corners resulted in a goal only 3% of the time.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fanc...in-soccer/

The reason is found here:

http://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com...cted-goals

Corner kicks are the most defended actions in football. Even the most aggressive teams station seven or eight players deep in their own box. As such there is a notable negative effect on xG from corner kicks. Set plays are well-defended, but not as easy to stop as a corner kick.

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