KS Norwid Czestochowa - Barkom predictions and free betting tips [19/03/2024]

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.