Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Successful bets on volleyball can bring a decent profit. The main feature of this sport is the absence of the need to analyze the composition and physical preparation of teams. This article covers the main features and tips for volleyball betting.
Volleyball betting features
Before making a bet with a bookmaker, you need to familiarize yourself with all the nuances of the chosen sports discipline. Consider the characteristic features of volleyball:
- No chance of ending the game in a draw;
- Differences in the rules depending on the tournament;
- The difference in the technique of viewing video replays depending on the tournament, this can also affect the final result;
- In women’s volleyball, it is profitable to bet on the favorites, as they stumble much less often than in men’s volleyball.
Analysis of volleyball matches
Volleyball is a fairly simple sports discipline, so you can make a successful bet with a bookmaker without conducting an in-depth analysis. But still, to increase the chances of winning, it is better to be aware of the current state of the teams. To analyze the upcoming match, you should study the following points:
- The current composition of the teams, study the information about the presence of injured or suspended players in both teams participating in the match;
- The level of team motivation. If this match does not affect the position of the team in the standings in any way, it is better not to bet on its victory;
- field factor. There are teams that show better results in the home arena with the support of fans than in away matches. Therefore, it is necessary to study the statistics of participating teams regarding home and away games;
- The physical state of the teams. In order to keep abreast of the current preparation of the players, study the last few games of both opponents.
For betting, it is better to choose tournaments that have an extensive list and about which you can find detailed information on the Internet. Such competitions are the Champions League and the Italian Championship. But it will be much more difficult to analyze a championship with low popularity.
Volleyball betting line
Each bookmaker has its own line for volleyball. Therefore, before placing a bet, read the offers of the selected bookmaker. Almost every betting company has the following types of volleyball bets in its line:
- Bet on the winner of the match;
- Bet on the winner of the set;
- Total by points or by sets;
- Individual total;
- Paired / unpaired total;
- Minus or plus handicap.
Winning Volleyball Betting Strategies
Of course, none of the existing strategies can guarantee 100% success. But there are basic strategies that will significantly increase the chances of winning.
- Mazharov’s rate. This strategy refers to real-time betting. It is necessary to bet on the total with the score 23:23. In such cases, the likelihood that one of the teams will score two points in a row is very high.
- There is no 3:0 score. This strategy is best used when betting on women’s volleyball. In women’s volleyball, the defeat of a clear favorite is quite rare. Therefore, it is necessary to bet on the underdog handicap +2.5 or the total set over 3.5.
- Winning in sets against the favorite. To follow this strategy, it is necessary to bet on the victory of an outsider in a set. If you lose, the bet will be repeated in the next set. For such a bet, it is better to choose outcomes with odds from 4.00. But in the event of a dry victory of the favorite, you can lose a large amount of money.
- Total with catch-up. After analyzing the statistics, you can see that 90% of matches in women’s volleyball score less than 45 points in at least one of the rounds. It is necessary to place a bet on TM 45.5, bets must be repeated until a victory occurs. As in the previous strategy, there is a possibility of losing a large amount of money.
- Shchukin’s stakes. This strategy involves betting on the victory of the team that scored more than 24 points in the round. According to statistics, the team that wins the first set wins the whole match.
