Can a volleyball match end in a draw?

No. Matches are best of five sets, and the deciding fifth set is played to 15 points with a two point margin.

What does the expected sets figure mean?

It is the number of sets we expect the match to last, between three and five. The closer it is to five, the tighter we expect the contest to be.

Is there a prediction for every match?

No. Predictions are published for selected matches where there is enough form data to say something useful about both teams.

Volleyball Predictions

Q: Which volleyball competitions do you cover?

The CEV Champions League, the CEV Cup and Challenge Cup, the Volleyball Nations League, the World Championship and the Olympic tournament, for men and women where data is available.

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Volleyball predictions for the CEV Champions League, the Volleyball Nations League, the World Championship and Olympic tournaments, for men and women. Each card shows a win probability for both sides and the number of sets we expect. 18+ | BeGambleAware.org

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Volleyball Predictions: CEV Champions League, VNL and International Match Analysis

Britain has no professional volleyball league on the scale of those in Italy, Poland or Turkey, so most readers here follow the sport through the big international events and the European club game. That shapes this page. Our volleyball predictions focus on the CEV Champions League, the CEV Cup, the Volleyball Nations League, the World Championship and, when it comes round, the Olympic tournament.

Every prediction card gives a win probability for the home and away side and an expected number of sets. Volleyball has no draw, because a match is played until one team has won three sets, so the interesting question is often not who wins but how comfortably. A figure close to three suggests a one-sided match, while a figure near five points to a contest that may go all the way to the deciding set, played to 15 points.

Why do Italian, Polish and Turkish clubs dominate?

The strongest domestic leagues in Europe, Italy's SuperLega and Poland's PlusLiga for men and the Turkish and Italian top flights for women, attract the best players in the world. Their clubs fill the late rounds of the Champions League almost every season. When a club from a smaller league meets one of them, the gap in squad depth usually shows in the third and fourth sets, and the expected sets figure reflects that.

What goes into a volleyball prediction?

Attack efficiency of the outside hitters and the opposite
Blocking, and how many points each side wins at the net
Serve pressure, aces and service errors
Reception quality, which decides how many options the setter has
Recent form measured in sets won and lost, not only in results

How do the Nations League weeks affect form?

The Volleyball Nations League runs through the early summer, with national teams playing several matches a week in rotating host cities. Coaches often rest key players in the group stage and bring them back for the finals, so a heavy defeat in week two can tell you little about a team's real level. We note squad rotation wherever it is known before the first serve.

When are the matches in the UK?

Champions League matches start in the early evening or evening UK time, which makes them easy to follow after work. Nations League weeks in Asia and South America fall in the morning or late at night. Match pages show the start time in your own time zone, and the news section covers the wider week in sport.

Frequently Asked Questions About Volleyball Predictions

These volleyball predictions are provided for information only and cannot tell you how any match will end. 18+ only. BeGambleAware.org