Jastrzebski Wegiel - SVG Luneburg predictions and free betting tips [17/01/2024]

In the 6th round of Group D for the Volleyball Champions League, an interesting match is set to take place between "Jastrzębski Węgiel" and "Lüneburg". The Poles are leading the group, having the opportunity to make it to the playoffs without having to play an extra match, and freely engage in the Plus-League. As for the German club, the situation is worse, they can take 3rd place and make it to the CEV Cup or be left with nothing, hence the need for a highly successful match in Poland for Stefan Hübner's volleyball players.

Jastrzębski Węgiel

"Jastrzębski Węgiel" faces no issues in the championship. The Poles have established themselves at the top spot in the Plus-League and are assured to maintain their position even if they are defeated away by "Olsztyn".

Everything seemed to go smoothly in the Champions League, but a single loss to "Las-Palmas" away spurred rumours that Marcelo Mendes' team could lose the top spot and miss the quarterfinal playoffs, instead having to play for their position in the 1/8 finals. This is common when everything hinges on a specific confrontation. However, "Jastrzębski Węgiel" is playing at home against "Lüneburg", providing them the advantage of home ground - the Poles are considerably stronger than the Germans.

Marcelo Mendes has a strong team at his disposal. Notably, setter Benjamin Toniutti is an excellent dispatcher for "Jastrzębski Węgiel"’s attack. Jean Patri is responsible for the Polish team's offence, scoring a fair number of points in each match.

It would be an odd occurrence if "Lüneburg" manages to secure a victory over "Jastrzębski Węgiel" in their home ground. While both teams need the 3 points, the Polish team outperforms the German squad - thus anticipating a confident performance from Marcelo Mendes's volleyball players.

Lüneburg

The team from the Hanseatic city in Lower Saxony got into the Champions League group, having taken 2nd place in the Bundesliga last season. Still, clubs like "Berlin" and "Friedrichshafen" are likely to be ahead in terms of capabilities in Germany.

The season kicked off for "Lüneburg" with losses in the country's Super Cup. They were unable to secure even bronze medals. After, the championship began and it seemed like everything was going well for "Lüneburg" in the Champions League, but a loss in the German Cup to the volleyball club "Berlin" knocked the Hübner team off their winning groove - leading to struggles.

In the Bundesliga, the Hanseatic club is in 4th place, and in the Champions League's group they are 3rd. Understandably, these results don't satisfy "Lüneburg" fans and judging by some interviews, the volleyball players are also displeased. Coach Stefan Hübner's line-up doesn't allow for much tactical improvements - there's no capacity for strategic changes that could freshen things up or pull the team out of their slump. Their line-up includes Knigge and Röhrs, who work well both in the championship and European cup battles, and diagonal Michał Superlak aids in scoring, but undeniably, "Lüneburg" isn't awash with volleyball talent.

It's doubtful that the Germans will present an impressive match against "Jastrzębski Węgiel". It's more likely the players of Marcelo Mendes will run the game and easily claim victory.

Head-to-Head

In the 3rd round, "Lüneburg" managed to find their groove on their home court against "Jastrzębski Węgiel", but still lost 1:3.

Predictions for the Match: Jastrzębski Węgiel - Lüneburg

I will bank on the Poles claiming a resounding victory, hence a handicap 1 (-2,5) by sets will be appropriate for this match.