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Benjamin Carter

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Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap1 by sets (+1.5)

Odds: 1.55Stake: 5/10

win

+2.8

On Wednesday, 10th of April a semi-final match of the Russian Super League will take place between Belogorie and Moscows Dinamo. Belogorie The Belgorod team is having an excellent season and currently hold the third spot in the league table. They made it through the last playoff stage quite confidently, defeating Kuzbass with a 2:1 in matches, winning twice 3:0 and losing 2:3 away. Prior to the defeat from Kemerovo, the team had a run of sixteen wins. The club has chalked up twenty-three victories against seven defeats this season. Dinamo The guests, on the other hand, occupy the fourth spot in the Super League ranks. In their previous encounter with Zenit, they were viewed as strong favourites, yet the game turned out to be a very close one. The decisive match ended with a 3:2 victory for Dinamo. The team has twenty-two victories and eight defeats to their name in the 30 matchups of this tournament. Head-to-head Since 2022, the teams have held five matches between them. Moscows Dinamo triumphed in four of them (3:1, 3:0, 3:0, 3:0), whilst Belogorie came out on top once, with a score of 3:2. Match prediction for the match Belogorie - Dinamo Im not entirely sure why Dinamo is being portrayed as the pronounced favourite in this head-to-head battle. It is likely due to the head-to-head statistics, however, Belogorie are in splendid form right now and furthermore, they are playing at their home ground in Tula. I believe it would be sensible to take the Handicap 1 (+1.5) on sets at 1.56 odds. After all, Dinamo is not in their peak form at the moment, a fact reflected in the match with Zenit.

10.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap1 by sets (-2.5)

Odds: 1.74Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Tuesday there will be a 1/2 playoff match in the Russian Super League between Kazan's Zenit and Novyi Urengoy's Fakel. Zenit The Kazan team rightly occupies the top spot in the division, as there are simply no rivals who can compete with them on equal terms. Zenit is in excellent form right now and it's very hard to find a fault in their play. At the moment, the team is on a streak of eleven victories. Their last victims were: Yenisey (3:0, 3:1), Nova 3:0, Yugra-Samotlor 3:0, and Nefteyannik 3:0. In the current season, the team has record of twenty-seven victories with three defeats. FakelNovyi Urengo The guests rank seventh in the league table, but they're showing great performance in the playoff matches. At the previous stage, they knocked out the Novosibirsk's Locomotiv by 2:1 in the series, and earlier Dinamo LO 18:16 in the golden set. The club's Super League performance record consists of sixteen wins and fourteen defeats. Head-to-Head Since 2022, the teams have met six times. The record for Kazan's Zenit is simply superb here: six victories out of six, all with a 3:0 score. Predictions on the matchZenit -FakelNovyi Urengo Fakel is putting up a great show in recent matches and the team is clearly in a fighting spirit, but up against them is Kazan's Zenit which has virtually perfected its game. I would suggest a precise score of 3:1 in favour of the hosts or a bet on a handicap2 (+2.5) at 2. I think Fakel, riding high on its adrenaline, may snatch a set from the tournament favourites, but will not emerge as the winner.

09.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.52Stake: 5/10

win

+2.6

On Tuesday a Russian Super League play-off match for places 5 to 8 is set to take place between St. Petersburg's Zenit and Kemerovo's Kuzbass. Zenit The St. Petersburg team are sitting fifth in the league table and are in decent form. In the previous stage, they put up a sturdy fight against Moscow's 'Dynamo', ultimately conceded defeat 2:3. This, however, followed a confident winning streak of seven games. Cumulatively this season, they have bagged eighteen victories and suffered twelve losses. Kuzbass The guests, currently ranked sixth in the Super League, have been playing rather erratically as of late. In their last play-off match against 'Belogorie', they had no chances and suffered a crushing 0:3 defeat. Even before that, they struggled significantly against 'Nova', with the result extraordinarily coming down to a golden set where Kuzbass emerged victoriously with a score of 15:13. Over the course of thirty season matches this season, the team has racked up seventeen wins against thirteen losses. Head-to-Head Since 2022, the teams have faced off five times. Zenit emerged on top thrice (3:2, 3:0, 3:1), while Kuzbass clinched two victories (3:2, 3:1). Prediction for the matchZenit -Kuzbass 'Zenit has the clear upper hand in this match, given the current abysmal form of Kuzbass. I foresee a win for the hosts but it's unlikely that Kuzbass will roll over without scoring any points. Hence, my wager here would be for Handicap 2 (+2.5) at 1.52.

09.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League Women

Handicap 2 by sets (-1,5)

Odds: 1.67Stake: 5/10

Bet

Uralochka-NTMK and Saratov will play in the playoff for the 5th to 8th places in the third match tomorrow. Uralochka-NTMK The women's volleyball club Uralochka-NTMK has found themselves in a challenging position in the playoff stage for the 5th to 8th places in Russia's Women's Super League. After concluding the regular season with a record of 11 wins and 15 losses, their journey into the playoffs has been fraught with difficulties, resulting in four consecutive defeats. This streak has positioned them in the last slot of the playoff bracket, securing the 8th place, yet notably ahead of Dynamo Krasnodar and Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. In their most recent matches, Uralochka-NTMK faced tough opposition. Their encounters against Proton Saratov saw them struggling to gain a foothold, with the matches on the 6th and 5th of April ending in losses, 1:3 and 0:3 respectively. Prior to these games, they competed against Dynamo Moscow, a formidable opponent, in a series of closely contested matches. On the 30th of March, they narrowly missed a win, with the match concluding at 2:3 in favour of Dynamo Moscow. This was mirrored in their previous engagement on the 27th of March, which also ended in a defeat with a similar scoreline, but in reverse order, showcasing their potential to compete at a high level. Their series against Dynamo Moscow began on the 20th of March, with Uralochka-NTMK facing a 1:3 loss. These results highlight the challenging path Uralochka-NTMK has navigated in the playoffs. Saratov The women's volleyball club Proton Saratov has shown remarkable performance in the playoff stage for the 5th to 8th places in Russia's Women's Super League. Completing the regular season with an impressive record of 19 wins and 7 losses, they secured the 5th place, buoyed by a series of six consecutive victories towards the end of the regular season. However, the playoffs presented a new challenge, with Saratov facing a setback in their series against Lokomotiv Moscow, concluding with a 1-2 match loss ratio. Despite this hiccup in their playoff journey, Proton Saratov rebounded strongly in their subsequent matches against Uralochka-NTMK. Their encounters on the 6th and 5th of April were dominated by Saratov, with the team clinching victories of 3:1 and 3:0 in sets, respectively. These wins reflect Proton Saratov's resilience and ability to maintain a high level of play, effectively countering the challenge posed by Uralochka-NTMK and leading the series with a convincing 2-0 victory record. Earlier in the playoffs, their matches against Lokomotiv Moscow were tightly contested. Despite a strong start with a 3-2 win, Proton Saratov faced tough opposition in the following games, with scores of 2:3 and 0:3, which ultimately led to their narrow defeat in the series. This sequence of events showcases the competitive nature of the playoffs, where momentum can shift rapidly between matches. Proton Saratov's performances in these critical stages of the competition demonstrate their competitive spirit and technical prowess. Prediction for the match Uralochka-NTMK - Saratov I predict a third victory for Saratov, who confidently won the first two matches. With Uralochka facing five consecutive defeats, there seems to be a lack of motivation to win.

08.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap1 by sets (-2)

Odds: 1.67Stake: 5/10

win

+3.4

In the third quarter-final series of the men's volleyball Super League, "Belogorie" and "Kuzbass" from Kemerovo will face off. Belogorie The Belgorod club has once again regained its Tula registration and performs all its matches at the brand-new "Tula Arena", also hosting "Tulitsa" in the women's Super League games. Significant changes have taken place in the coaching staff during the off-season. To everyone's surprise, the management appointed Alexander Volkov, a man with vast playing experience, but who had never before led a men's professional club, as head coach. In addition, a second foreign player joined the team: Zhang Jingyin, a spiker from the Chinese national team. The Belgorod team kicked off with two consecutive victories against "Gazprom-Ugra" and "Samotlor", not allowing either opponent to win a single set. However, a surprise defeat by Orenburg's "Neftyanik" (3:1) then followed. In the second half of November, the team's performance varied: a victory against both "Zenits" with a score of 3:1 and a defeat in four sets by Moscow's "Dinamo" and Novosibirsk's "Locomotive". In their following matches, the Belgorod team (Tula-based) racked up 15 consecutive victories and entered the playoffs from the 3rd place. In the quarter-finals, "Belogorie" thrashed "Kuzbass" in the first match (3:0), but then conceded in a tie-break in Kemerovo. Kuzbass In the early rounds of this championship, the Kemerovo team achieved 7 wins in 10 matches, including a victory over Moscow's "Dynamo" (2:3). After the New Year, the team's performance dipped, losing in 4 out of 6 matches in January and slipping into the play-in zone. The situation improved in February due to victories over "Neftyanik" (3:0), "Ugra-Samotlor" (1:3), "Nova" (3:1) and "Dynamo" (3:0). Nonetheless, Kemerovo's team ended the season poorly, losing 3 out of 5 matches and dropping to 6th place. In the 1/8 final, "Kuzbass" defeated "Nova" on the road (1:3), but with the same score, they lost the home match, thereby turning the match into a "golden set" in which they triumphed with a score of 15:13. In the first quarter-final match, "Kuzbass" lost to "Belogorie" with no chance (25:16; 25:21; 25:12). In their home game in Kemerovo, the team took revenge in a tie-break (22:25; 25:22; 25:23; 14:25; 18:16). Head-to-head This season, the teams exchanged victories in the regular season (3:2; 3:0) and the playoffs (3:0; 3:2). Match prediction Belogorie lays a claim to medals this season and the team is clearly not planning to delay their advancement to the semi-finals. A challenging match in Kemerovo broke the Belgorod team's 16-match win streak, but the team remains one of the top contenders for the podium. I believe that in Tula tomorrow, Belogorie will beat their opponents with a handicap by sets (-2).

06.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Italy - SuperLega

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.83Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Thursday, 4 April, a play-off match of the Italian Super League between Civitanova and Modena. Civitanova The hosts are currently sitting in fourth place in the league standings, but they're capable of standing up against anybody. In their previous match, they lost to Monza in a very tight contest by 1:3, but prior to that, they were on a small series of three victories, having defeated: Monza twice 3:2 and the championship leader "Trentino" 3:2. This season, the team has fifteen victories to their credit, with seven defeats. Modena By the end of the tournament, the team is ranked eighth and performs quite well and steadily. The club is on a series of four defeats, but it should be noted that their opposition was top-tier. In previous encounters, Modena lost without much chance to: "Trentino" (3:0, 3:2, 3:0) and Piacenza 3:1. After 22 matches, the team has eleven victories and eleven defeats. Head-to-Head Since 2022, the teams have played five matches against each other, with four of them being won by Civitanova (3:0, 3:0, 3:0, 3:0), and once the victory was taken by Modena with a score of 3:0. Match prediction Civitanova -Modena For me, Civitanova is the undisputed favourite here, as they have a sizable experience in European encounters and consistently play at a high level. Even though Modena is in a good form, it's unlikely that they will be able to compete with the hosts. I would go for a simple home team win at 1.45, but if you want to take a bit of a risk, then the point Handicap1 (-1.5) at 1.83 is worth considering.

04.04.2024

104

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Poland - Plus Liga

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.71Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Thursday a Polish Plus League match will take place between Barkom-Kazhany and Radom. Barkom-Kazhany Currently, the team from Lviv is sitting at the eleventh place in the tournament table, showcasing a rather weak level of gameplay. In their past five meetings, they fell to Katowice 2:3 and Stal Nysa 0:3, but managed to defeat Rzeszow 3:1, Norwid 3:0 and Olsztyn 3:0 without breaking a sweat. This season, the team holds thirteen victories against fifteen defeats. Radom The guests, currently at the bottom of the rating, will likely stay there since their form leaves a lot to be desired. Yes, they managed to overcome Katowice 3:0 and Norwid 3:0 in previous matches, but lost to Belchatow 1:3, Rzeszow 1:3 and Olsztyn 1:3. In 28 tournament matches, the club has just six wins and twenty-two losses to its account. Head-to-Head Since 2022, the teams have met each other three times. Two victories went to Radom (3:1, 3:0), and Barkom-Kazhany triumphed once (3:0). Match predictionBarkom -Radom Radom doesn't have a high chance of winning this meeting, but they could definitely fight for a set since Barkom are far from a strong opponent. My guess is that the hosts should take the points in this match, most likely ending with scores of 3:1 or 3:0, so I'll simply opt for a handicap1 by sets (-1,5).

04.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Today the quarterfinal match of the Russian Super League between the St. Petersburg Zenit and the Moscow Dinamo will take place. Zenit The St. Petersburg side occupies the fifth place in the league table and is generally in good form. However, in the last meeting, they lost to Moscow's Dinamo 0:3. Before that, they had a streak of seven victories, but their opponents weren't exactly formidable. This season the team has totalled 18 wins and suffered 12 losses. Dinamo The visitors finish the season in fourth position of the Super League standings. The team is unbeaten in their last six games. In previous meetings, they went past the St. Petersburg Zenit 3:0, Yugra-Samotlor 3:0, and Nefteyugansk 3:0. Out of the 30 tournament games, the team boasts of 22 victories against 8 losses. Head-to-Head Since 2023, the teams have faced off seven times, with Dinamo coming out on top in six of those matches (3:0, 3:1, 3:0, 3:0, 3:2, 3:2), and Zenit triumphing only once with the score of 3:0. Match prediction The first playoff meeting between the two teams instills some faith in Moscow's Dinamo, although Zenit is currently performing quite well. At this time, I feel the visitors indeed stand a deserving chance to move forward. I don't foresee an entirely one-sided game and the most likely outcome would be a narrow victory for the Muscovites, perhaps in a 3:2 or 3:1 result. For now, I will lean towards a straight-up victory for the visitors at the odds of 1.5.

03.04.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Poland - Plus Liga

Aluron Virtu Warta Zawiercie

3 : 0

02.04.2024

19:00

ZAKSA Kedzierzyn Kozle

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.7Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Zawiercie and Kędzierzyn-Koźle are set to play today in the Polish PlusLiga volleyball league. Zawiercie Zawiercie currently holds the top spot in the Polish PlusLiga, sharing it with Jastrzębie-Zdrj's JW, boasting a record of 23 victories and 5 losses. The team is battling for a high seed ahead of the playoffs, competing with Projekt Warsaw. Out of Zawiercie's last 5 matches, they've bagged 4 victories. The only defeat was indeed against Projekt Warsaw with a set score of 1:3. However, in the last round on March 30, Zawiercie convincingly beat the league leader, JW, with a set score of 3:1, taking the first set with a convincing score of 25:10.Zawiercie also clenched victory in the Polish Cup, overcoming JW again in the final on March 3 with the same set score of 3:1. In the semi-finals, they defeated Projekt Warsaw 3:0, underscoring their strength and ambition. Zawiercie suffered only 1 loss in their last 10 matches, demonstrating great prospects ahead of playoffs in the fight for first place.Zawiercie approaches the concluding stage of the season in outstanding form, demonstrating high-level play and readiness to vie for the championship. Their play exudes confidence and an eagerness to win, putting them among the main contenders for the PlusLiga champions title this season. Kędzierzyn-Koźle Kędzierzyn-Koźle is undergoing a series of four consecutive defeats but, despite this, continues the battle in the 1/8 final of the Polish PlusLiga. They are now in 10th position with 13 wins and 15 losses. Their latest losses have been to Słupsk-based SPS with a score of 1:3, Projekt Warsaw in a tie-break with a score of 2:3, Gdańsk 1:3, and to LUK Lublin with a massive score of 0:3.Entering the playoffs of the Volleyball Champions League can be considered a success for Kędzierzyn-Koźle, but they lost the first home match to Turkey's Halkbank in a tie-break with a score of 2:3, and then suffered a no-chance defeat on the road with a score of 0:3. Out of the last 10 games, Kędzierzyn-Koźle managed to win only 4, all of them achieved consecutively from February 16 to March 5 over Cuprum Lubin, Norwid Częstochowa, BKS Bielsko-Biała, and Cerrad Enea Czarni Radom. These results show that despite the current losing streak, the team had successful moments in the season and possesses potential for competitive struggles in the playoffs. Head-to-head The rivals clashed in the last season's Champions League 1/8 final, where Kędzierzyn-Koźle emerged victorious, winning the first game with a score of 3:0. Out of the last 5 matches they played, they took home 3 victories, but in the first round, Zawiercie was stronger on the road with a score of 3:1. Predictions for Zawiercie - Kędzierzyn-Koźle Match Zawiercie, with the Polish Cup to their credit, are wrestling for first place in PlusLiga and beating everyone on their way. In the match against Kędzierzyn-Koźle, who've lost 6 of their last 10 matches, my prediction favours the hosts with a handicap of (-1.5) per set.

02.04.2024

102

Liam Wright

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.57Stake: 5/10

win

+2.9

On Sunday, 31st of March the playoff match of the Russian Super League between Belogorie and Kuzbass will take place. Belogorie The Belgorod team is ending the season at third place in the league table. Lately, the team has been playing excellently and there isn't anything to criticise. The hosts have been unbeaten for fifteen matches in a row. In the last five encounters, they disposed of Yenisei 3:0, Ural 3:0, Kuzbass 3:1, ASK 3:0 and Fakel 3:0. They hold 23 victories and 7 defeats from the 30 games of the current tournament draw. Kuzbass The guests, however, are seated at the sixth rank of the Super League but do not exhibit much consistency. In the previous playoff stage, they barely got past Nova, who clearly arent contenders for the championship. In the present season, the teams tally holds 17 wins against 13 losses. Head-To-Head Since 2022, the teams have encountered each other five times. The Belgorod team emerged victorious four times (3:1, 3:0, 3:2, 3:1), and "Kuzbass" triumphed once with a score of 3:2. Match Forecast and Bet There are a host of questions regarding the form of Kuzbass. On the other hand, the hosts are performing extraordinarily well this season and rightly are the favourites. I do not believe that Belogorie will shut out Kuzbass with a score of 3:0. The Kemerovo team remains a dangerous opponent, hence I will take Handicap2 by sets (+2.5).

31.03.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

On Sunday, 31st March there will be a match of the Russian Super League quarterfinals between Kazan's Zenit and Yenisei. Zenit The undisputed leader of the Super League, outclassing its opponents in all aspects. The team has been undefeated for nine matches and often wraps them up with sweeping scores of 3:0 or 3:1. They only conceded thrice throughout the season: to Belogorie (0:3, 1:3) and Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv with a score of 0:3. They currently hold a strong record of 27 wins and 3 losses in this tournament. Yenisei A strong mid-tier team that can surprise almost any opponent (but not in this case). In their past five matches they easily overcame Soligorsk's Shakhtar (3:1, 3:1), but they were hopelessly beaten by Belogorie 0:3, St. Petersburg's Zenit 0:3 and Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv 1:3. They have 15 wins and 15 losses in their 30 matches this season. Head to Head In their history, the teams have met twenty times, and in all matches, Kazan's Zenit has found the key to victory. The latest five matches ended with scores of (3:0, 3:2, 3:0, 3:1, 3:0). Match predictionZenit -Yenisei The odds speak for themselves: a home victory in this match is valued at 1.01, while Yenisei stands at 16.00. I reckon we're in for a one-sided game, hence, here I would take handicap 1 for sets (-2.5) for 1.50. No matter how good Yenisei might be, they have a long way to reach the level of Zenit.

30.03.2024

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (+1.5)

Odds: 1.6Stake: 5/10

win

+3.0

On Wednesday a Russian Super League match will be held between Soligorsk's Shakhtar and Krasnoyarsk's Yenisei. ShakhtarSoligorsk The hosts sit in eighth place in the league table, performing at a moderate level. In their last five matches, they have beaten "ASK" 3:1, "Nova" 3:1 and "Yugra-Samotlor" 3:0, but lost to "Yenisei" 1:3 and Novy Urengoy's "Fakel" 2:3. The team has 15 victories and 15 defeats in the current season. YeniseiKrasnoyarsk The visitors, on the other hand, occupy the ninth spot in the Super League standings. In their last five encounters, they have only triumphed once against "Shakhtar" 3:1, but it's worthy to note that they have only been defeated by the division's top teams: "Belogorie" 0:3, St. Petersburg's "Zenit" 0:3, Novosibirsk's "Lokomotiv" 1:3 and Moscow's "Dynamo" 1:3. From 30 championship matches, the club has recorded 15 victories against 15 losses. Head-To-Head Throughout history, the teams have only met three times, in two of which "Yenisei" came out stronger (3:1, 3:0), and "Shakhtar" won once with a score of 3:0. Match predictionon matchShakhtar Soligorsk -Yenisei Krasnoyarsk A very close meeting where it's tough to predict anything. To me, Yenisei Krasnoyarsk is a slight favourite here, having defeated the hosts rather comfortably in their first qualifying match. Here, it might be worth considering the Handicap2 on Sets (+1.5) at odds of 1.6, and if you're feeling adventurous, I'd eye the visitor's victory at odds of 2.15.

26.03.2024

108

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap1 by sets (-2.5)

Odds: 1.91Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Wednesday the Russian Superliga match between St. Petersburg's Zenit and Gazprom-Ugra will take place. Zenit The club is in fifth place in the tournament table and has recently made significant improvements in their level of play. The St. Petersburg team has gone six matches without defeat, having beaten Gazprom-Ugra 3:0 twice, Yenisei 3:0, Ural 3:2, and Kuzbass 3:2. This season, the team has 18 victories and 12 defeats. Gazprom-Ugra The hosts are at the bottom of the teams that qualify for the play-off rounds, ranking twelfth. The team is on a streak of six losses and is in terrible shape. In their last five matches, they have lost to Zenit 0:3 twice, Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv 0:3, Moscow's Dinamo 2:3, and Kazan's Zenit 0:3. Over 30 games, the team only has 10 victories and 20 losses. Head-to-Head The situation for Gazprom-Ugra is bleak. In their history, the teams have met twelve times, and Zenit has emerged victorious in all encounters. In the last five matches with scores of (3:0, 3:0, 3:1, 3:0, 3:0). Prediction on the match Zenit - Gazprom-Ugra This is perhaps the most predictable playoff game in terms of the victor. Gazprom-Ugra is in a terrible state, and it's unclear how they plan to compete against Zenit in this encounter. The only intrigue here is whether the guests will be able to take even one set. I would consider the handicap1 (-2.5) for 1.91, but only with a small percentage of the bankroll, as Zenit is likely to approach this match casually and won't exert too much effort.

26.03.2024

110

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

On Wednesday, 27 March, a Russian Super League match will take place between Kemerovo Kuzbass and Novokuybyshevsk Nova. Kuzbass Kemerovo The team is finishing the season in 6th place in the league table and performs quite confidently. In their last five matches, the club defeated Nova 3:1, Fakel Novy Urengoy 3:0, Dynamo LO 3:2, but lost to Belogorie 1:3 and Zenit St. Petersburg 2:3. In the current draw, they have 17 wins and 13 losses. Nova Novokuybyshevsk The visitors, however, are not showing impressive results and end up in the eleventh spot of the Super League standings. The team is not reaching for the stars but displays a decent level of play. In their past five encounters, they won against Yugra-Samotlor 3:1 and Neftyanik 3:2, but lost to Soligorsk Shakhtar 1:3, Kazan Zenit 0:3, and Kuzbass 1:3. Over 30 tournament matches, the team has 12 wins and 8 losses. Head-to-head Since 2022, the teams have met each other five times. Kuzbass has five victories (3:1, 3:1, 3:0, 3:0, 3:1). Prediction for the Kuzbass Kemerovo - Nova Novokuybyshevsk match No surprises are expected in this encounter, especially since Kuzbass plays at home and will have significant support from the stands. Nova lost their first playoff match and have nothing to lose in the return game. I believe that away, they can compete for a set, hence I will take the guests' handicap (+2.5) at 2.1 odds, as it is too attractive to pass up.

26.03.2024

104

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Italy. Superleague

Odds: 1.88Stake: 5/10

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Milan and Piacenza will play in the 4th match of the Italian Volleyball Superliga quarterfinal. Milan The volleyball team Milan showed strong character in the first quarterfinal match, defeating Piacenza in the tie-break with a score of 3:2, coming back from a 1:2 deficit in sets. However, disappointment followed in the next two matches of the series when Milan first lost with a score of 1:3 and then 2:3 in the tie-break, despite leading 2:1 in sets. Milan is in the middle of the championship standings, and the current streak of two consecutive losses in the quarterfinal playoffs against Monza highlights their instability. In the last 5 Superliga matches, the team won three times in a row, showing good performance against such opponents as Perugia, Taranto, and Verona. These successes followed an outstanding period at the end of the year when the team registered six wins in a row. However, this was followed by a period of failures, including two losses with a score of 0:3 against Zawiercie in the CEV Cup and two league losses against Piacenza and Lube Civitanova, indicating difficulties in games against top teams. In the Superliga, Milan finished the season in 6th place with a record of 12 wins and 10 losses, demonstrating competitiveness but also some instability at key moments. In the CEV Cup, the team was eliminated in the 1/8 finals, losing to Zawiercie, which added to the disappointment in European competitions. Piacenza Piacenza finished the regular stage of the Italian Superliga in third place with a record of 13 wins and 9 losses. The team nearly lost its position to Lube Civitanova after three consecutive losses but managed to secure third place thanks to two key victories: against Lube Civitanova with a score of 3:0 and against Modena with a score of 3:1. In the Champions League quarterfinals, Piacenza won against the Polish team Jastrzębski Węgiel at home with a score of 3:2, but in the return match, they suffered a defeat with a score of 0:3, which did not allow them to advance further in the tournament bracket. Now the team's attention is fully focused on the Italian championship, where it is close to reaching the semifinals, overcoming Milan in the last two matches. After losing the first encounter, where Milan was stronger in the tie-break with a score of 15:10, Piacenza took revenge by winning the next two matches. In the third and decisive match, Piacenza was able to turn the game around from a 1:2 deficit in sets and win in the tie-break with a score of 15:12, demonstrating their character and desire to win. This success in the series against Milan confirmed Piacenza's strengths as a team capable of fighting to the end and achieving results even in the most tense moments. Head-to-head In the last 5 direct encounters, Piacenza has 3 victories, with all matches ending in a tight fight - 4 of them going to the deciding set. Prediction for the match Milan - Piacenza I expect a tough battle and at least 4 sets, as in the last 5 direct encounters, betting on a total of over 180.5 points. Milan won't give up easily.

24.03.2024

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Benjamin Carter

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Poland - Plus Liga

Odds: 1.67Stake: 5/10

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Today the Liga Plus match between Gdansk and Nysa will take place. Gdansk The team is positioned fifth in the league table with 15 victories under their belt in contrast to 11 losses. In their last five encounters, they have triumphed: 3:1 over "Kędzierzyn-Koźle", 3:2 against "Wegiel" and 3:1 versus "Suwalki", but have succumbed to "Zawiercie" 2:3 and "Warsaw" 0:3. The current form of "Gdansk" leaves something to be desired, however, they still manage to confidently outdo the underdogs. Nysa This club sits in the ninth spot of the PlusLiga ranking presenting an average performance. In their previous five matches, they have celebrated three victories: 3:2 against "Lubin", 3:0 over "Barkom-Kazhany" and 3:0 versus "Katowice", but have also suffered two losses against "Lubin" 1:3 and "Radom" 1:3. For the current season, the club's record stands at 12 victories and 11 defeats. Head-to-Head Since 2021, the teams have squared off five times, and the outcomes usually ended up in a complete rout from Gdansk (3:0, 3:1, 3:0, 3:0, 3:0). Prediction and Bet for the Match In this match, the odds are in favour of the home team, standing at 1.35, whereas Nysa's victory is valued at 3.00. I believe that Gdansk should effortlessly garner points on their home ground. I would place here the Handicap1 (-1.5) bet at 1.67, bearing in mind the history of head-to-head encounters and the current team forms.

22.03.2024

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Benjamin Carter

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Europe - Champions League

Odds: 1.67Stake: 5/10

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Lube Civitanova and Trentino will compete in the return match of the Champions League in volleyball. Lube Civitanova Lube Civitanova, a team with a confident performance in the Champions League group stage and fourth place in the Italian Superlega, has faced serious challenges on the path to the final both in the national championship and in European competitions. In the semi-finals of the Champions League, the team fell to Trentino without much of a chance, with a score of 1-3, putting them on the brink of elimination from the tournament.In the quarterfinals of the Italian Superlega, Lube Civitanova also found themselves in a tight spot, losing to Monza in the first two matches of the series with a score of 1:3. Only in the third match, held at home, Lube was able to turn the tide of confrontation, winning with a score of 3:2 after intense struggle, proving their tenacity and ability to fight to the end.In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Lube Civitanova showcased their strength, confidently overcoming Turkish Halkbank with two victories scoring 3:1 in each match. In the group stage, the team also did an impressive job, taking first place with 5 wins and 1 loss, beating teams such as Prague, Noliko, and Galati. Succes in the group stage, with a bright winning streak, confirmed Lube Civitanova's status as one of the strongest teams in Europe, but ahead of the return match of the Champions League semi-finals, Lube Civitanova finds themselves in a difficult situation. Trentino The volleyball club Trentino, a bright representative of the Italian Superlega and international tournaments, continues to reaffirm its status as a favourite at all levels of competition. The team completed the regular season of the Superlega in first place with impressive results - 19 victories and only 3 defeats. Trentino particularly shined in the last games before the playoffs, including a confident victory in the quarterfinals of the local league against Modena, winning a 3:0 series.In the Champions League, Trentino also delivers outstanding results. In the group stage, the team bagged five wins out of six possible matches, losing only in one duel with Jacek's team, where the second line-up was fielded. This outcome did not knock them from their leading positions, but rather confirmed Trentino's readiness to overcome serious challenges. In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Trentino met Berlin and won confidently, leaving the opponent no chances, winning 6:0 sets in total.The first match of the Champions League semi-finals against Lube Civitanova was a display of Trentino's power and skill, where they secured a victory with a score of 3:1. In two out of three sets, Trentino crushed the opponent with scores 25:17 and 25:18, asserting its superiority. Head-to-head In the last five encounters between Trentino and Lube Civitanova, Trentino won four victories, confirming their dominance in these clashes. Starting from the last match on 13th March in the semi-finals with a 3:1 victory, in the Superlega match on February 14th Trentino beat Lube Civitanova with a score of 3:1. This victory continued Trentino's streak of successful games against their rival, except for one match held on 12th May 2023, when Lube Civitanova was able to retaliate, winning with a score of 3:1.However, in other meetings, Trentino demonstrated its dominance, securing convincing victories on 3rd December 2023 (3:0), 17th May 2023 (3:0) and 7th May 2023 (3:0), affirming their status as one of the strongest teams in the league. Match prediction Lube Civitanova - Trentino The hosts face substantial problems on all fronts and run the risk of exiting all tournaments in the coming days. I'll place my bets on the more confident Trentino team.

21.03.2024

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Benjamin Carter

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Russia - Super League

VC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk

Odds: 1.53Stake: 5/10

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Today a playoff match of the Super League will take place between Yenisei and Soligorsk Shakhter. Yenisei The team currently stands in 9th place on the league table. The Krasnoyarsk team heads into this meeting on a five-game losing streak, albeit they faced tough competition. In their previous matches, they fell to Belogorie 0:3, Zenit 0:3, Novosibirsk Lokomotiv 1:3, Moscow Dinamo 1:3 and Kazan Zenit 0:3. The season has been fairly successful for the team, but the most recent games may have knocked their confidence somewhat. Over the 30 Super League matches played, the team has clocked up 15 victories and 15 defeats. Shakhter The visitors, on the other hand, are rounding off the season in 8th place in the rankings. In their last five matches, they have defeated Nizhny Novgorod ASK 3:1, Novokuybyshevsk Nova 3:1 and Ugra-Samotlor 3:0, but fell to Fakel 2:3 and Dinamo LO 0:3. In the 30 matches of the Super League season, the team has 15 victories and 15 defeats to their name. Head-to-Head Throughout history, the two teams have only met twice, resulting in an even balance: Yenisei claiming one victory with a score of 3:0 and Shakhter winning 3:0. Forecast and bet on the match Yenisei is the favourite in this match, despite performing somewhat mediocre in the previous rounds. Shakhter, on the other hand, has better statistics, but it's worth noting that their opponents were not of top-notch level. I believe this match will be very close, so I'd go with the total sets of 3.5 more yes for 1.45. But if we are to consider a winner, I favour Yenisei. I'll take their win for 1.53.

21.03.2024

116

Benjamin Carter

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Poland - Plus Liga

Handicap2 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.6Stake: 5/10

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+3.0

ONICO Warszawa and Belchatow will clash today in the Polish PlusLiga Volleyball Championship. ONICO Warszawa Holding the third spot in the Polish PlusLiga Volleyball Championship with a record of 20 wins and 5 losses, ONICO Warszawa has shown impressive performance in recent matches securing 3 victories out of 5. This reaffirms their high standard of play and ambitions for the season. They are currently trailing Zawiercie by a meagre two points for the second spot. The last tour proved a tough challenge for ONICO Warszawa as they lost to the league leaders Jastrzębski Węgiel by 0:3. Each set ended with a close score of 23:25. Despite leading in the score until the 20-point mark in both the first and third rounds, they conceded crucial points to the opponent. Parallel to their league performance, ONICO Warszawa also clinched an impressive victory at the international stage by winning the Challenge Cup. In the final, they defeated the Italian team Monza by 3:1 in both matches, without losing a single match throughout the playoffs. Taking a closer look at Warsaw's recent matches: the team faced a setback on 16th March against Jastrzębski Węgiel with a 0:3 defeat. On the 10th of March, they managed to beat Zawiercie with a score of 3:1. On the 7th of March, they also pulled off a win against Slepsk Suwalki with a score of 3:1. However, they suffered a loss against Zawiercie on the 2nd of March in the Cup. At the international level, on 27th and 21st February, they had a good showing beating Monza with scores of 3:1 in both matches of the Challenge Cup. On 18th February, in the PlusLiga, ONICO Warszawa secured a solid win against Gdansk with a score of 3:0. These outcomes highlight the high level of preparation and teamwork of ONICO Warszawa, and they seem ready to face serious challenges both at the national and international level. Belchatow Currently ranked 10th in the Polish PlusLiga Volleyball Championship with a tally of 13 wins and 12 losses, Belchatow still stands a chance to clear the quarterfinals and make it into the top 8, trailing Kendzhegin-Kozle by just two points and Olstina, ranking seventh, by three points. In the last five rounds, Belchatow has demonstrated commendable form securing 3 wins, including an important victory over Gdansk, which is ranked 5th in the league. On 11th February, the team triumphed over Gdansk with a score of 3:2, showcasing their ability to combat and claim intense matches against strong opponents. On 18th February, Belchatow beat Norvid Chestohova with a score of 3:0, asserting their dominance over the lower-ranked teams. However, on 29th February, the team suffered a defeat against Slepsk Suwalki by a 3:2 score in a tense match, proving that there are no easy opponents in the league. On 6th March, Belchatow suffered a 0:3 defeat against Zhejuvu reminding its struggle against top-notch league teams. However, they bounced back to victories on 15th March, overpowering GKS Katowice with a score of 3:1, thus sustaining their hopes for a climb in the rankings. Head-to-Head In the last five encounters, ONICO Warszawa has secured 3 victories. The streak started 5th February 2022, when in a friendly match, ONICO Warszawa convincingly beat Belchatow by a 3:0 score. The success was repeated on 16th September 2022 in the PlusLiga where ONICO Warszawa once again left no chance to Belchatow winning by 3:0. However, on 5th February 2022, in a PlusLiga match, Belchatow retaliated, overpowering ONICO Warszawa with a 3:1 score. Project Warsaw bounced back on 22nd January 2023 by edging out the competition in a tightly contested match with a 3:2 score. In the latest match held on 25th November 2023, Belchatow again stamped its superiority with a 3:1 victory. Predicting the match of ONICO Warszawa - Belchatow Considering Belchatow's active contest for the quarterfinal playoffs in the PlusLiga, and their fair challenge to Warsaw in the recent encounters, I anticipate at least one set win from Belchatow.

20.03.2024

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Benjamin Carter

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Poland - Plus Liga

KS Norwid Czestochowa

Handicap2 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 2.01Stake: 5/10

win

+5.1

Norwid Czestochowa and Barkom will face off in an upcoming match of the Polish PlusLiga Volleyball League tomorrow evening. Norwid Czestochowa Norwid Czestochowa sits in the 13th spot in the Polish PlusLiga, boasting 7 victories and 18 losses. Despite slim chances for a significant climb up the league ladder and no threat of plummeting out of the playoff zone, the team has showcased mixed results in recent matches.Starting from the 18th of February, Norwid Czestochowa fell to Belchatow with a score of 0:3, marking a harsh commencement for the team in this time frame. However, they managed to spring a surprise on the 25th of February by triumphing over Jastrzebski with a score of 3:1, a remarkable feat against one of the stronger existent league teams.Marching forward to the 1st of March, Norwid Czestochowa faced off with GKS Katowice and suffered a 0:3 defeat, underscoring their instability in games. Yet, on the 6th of March, they managed to exhibit their grit by winning a tense match against GKS Katowice 3:2.Nevertheless, the last match on the 11th of March resulted in a severe loss against the already relegated Czarni Radom with a score of 0:3. This outcome was highly unexpected and astonishing, given Czarni's position in the league standings, and signified the challenges Norwid Czestochowa is currently grappling with. Barkom Barkom currently sits 11th in the Polish PlusLiga, with 11 wins and 14 losses to their credit. The team has shown noticeable progress, securing 3 out of the last 5 matches and achieving a victory over a top-8 team in their last matchup, defeating Olsztyn 3:0 set-wise in their most recent match. This successful spell has lifted Barkom two spots in the league standings, though it hasn't carved a path into the top-8 or the fight for higher league standings.In recent matches, Barkom has showcased its strength, particularly against leading league teams. On the 17th of February, the team accomplished a sensational victory over top-tier team Jastrzebski Wegiel with a score of 3:0, flaunting an outstanding achievement given the stature of their adversary. Then, on the 21st of February, in a tense duel, Barkom triumphed over the league's second-placed team, Zawiercie, with a score of 3:2, affirming their capability to combat and conquer the strongest of competitors.However, in the last match against a main competitor for a playoff spot, Stal Nysa, Barkom succumbed to a 0:3 set-wise loss despite displaying exciting volleyball in the past. Currently, Barkom trails the top-8 zone by 8 points, with one game in hand and 5 rounds remaining till the regular championship concludes.This situation challenges the team to maximise the use of the remaining games to enhance their standings, although chances to make it into the top-8 remain slim. Regardless, Barkom continues to exhibit their fighting spirit and tenacity, preparing for upcoming matches and striving for victories in each encounter. Head-to-Head In their sole head-to-head meeting of the first round, Barkom emerged stronger with a set score of 3:1. Predictions for Norwid Czestochowa - Barkom Match Against the backdrop of Norwid's defeat to already relegated team Czarni Radom with a score of 0:3 in the last round, Barkom appears to be a clear front-runner. I expect Barkom to cover the spread of (-1.5) in sets.

18.03.2024

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