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Benjamin Carter

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Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap1 by sets (+1.5)

Odds: 1.7Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Sunday, 17th March, a match of the Russian Super League will take place between Novouralsk's Fakel and Kemerovo's Kuzbass. Fakel Currently, the team is ranked seventh in the league table and is capable of compelling its game to almost any opponent. In their last five matches, they triumphed over "ASK" 3:1, "Shakhtyor Soligorsk" 3:2, "Dynamo LO" 3:2, "Zenit SPB" 3:1, while conceding defeat to "Belogorie" 0:3. It's worth noting, Belogorie is in excellent form currently. The squad has accrued 16 victories against 13 defeats in the current season. Kuzbass The team slowly loses its ground, performing inconsistently. Yes, they still easily overcome the tournament outsiders, but they're running into problems with more top-tier lineups. Over the last five matches, there are two victories for the team: over "Dynamo LO" 3:2 and "Dynamo MSK" 3:0, and three defeats: from "Belogorie" 1:3, "Zenit SPB" 2:3 and Novosibirsk's "Locomotiv" 0:3. In the course of 29 matches of the current Super League season, the club's tally is 16 wins and 13 losses. Head-to-Head Since 2021, the teams have met five times. "Fakel" clinched three victories (3:1, 3:1, 3:2), with "Kuzbass" emerging victorious twice (3:2, 3:1). Match prediction and Bet The hosts are slight underdogs here at 2.36, while Kuzbass is valued at 1.6 for a win. I reckon that Fakel has reasonable odds of claiming victory in this match-up, but a better wager would be taking handicap1 on sets (+1.5) at 1.7, as the match looks set to be strikingly balanced.

16.03.2024

143

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Austria - AVL

Union Volleyball Waldviertel

Handicap2 by sets (+2)

Odds: 1.53Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Today, in the semi-final leg of the Austrian Volleyball Championship, Hartberg and Waldviertel will face off. Hartberg Hartberg Volleyball Club has shown remarkable results in the current Austrian Bundesliga season, confidently reaching the semi-finals of the national championship. The team impressed with their performance in the best-of-two series against Sokola, finishing it with an aggregate score of 2-0. In the first match, Hartberg dominated, winning 3-0 in sets, with two of them ending in a stiff competition with a score of 25:21, and the second set was taken even more convincingly 25:17. In the second match of the confrontation, Hartberg also demonstrated their superiority, winning with a score of 3:1, despite losing the second set 25:27.However, despite success in the championship, Hartberg faced a crushing defeat in the Austrian Cup final, where the team lost to the Aich/Dob 0:3, giving way with a score of 15:25. This match showed that even the strongest teams can't always maintain stability throughout the season.In the regular season of the Austrian Bundesliga, Hartberg took second place with a result of 14 wins and 4 losses, confirming their high game level. In the last match of the season, where they had already secured a quarterfinal berth, Hartberg fielded their second line-up, losing to league leader Tirol 0:3 in sets. Hartberg has shown a strong game throughout the season, confidently progressing through the championship, and demonstrating their ambitions to fight for the top awards, despite the defeat in the Austrian Cup final. Waldviertel The Austrian volleyball club Waldviertel demonstrates its resilience and ambition, successfully making it to the semi-finals of the local championship, despite starting difficulties in the series against Ried. After starting with a defeat 1:3 in sets, Waldviertel managed to break the course of the confrontation, confidently winning the next two home matches with scores of 3:0 and 3:1 respectively, allowing the team to continue the fight for the championship title.In the regular Bundesliga season, Waldviertel took third place with an excellent result of 13 wins and 5 losses, thereby securing a high place in the table after a series of three consecutive victories. These victories were won against Klagenfurt on February 10th with a score of 3:2, Graz on February 3rd with a score of 3:0, and Weiz on January 27th with a score of 3:0.However, Waldviertel's journey in the Austrian Cup ended at the semi-final stage in December, where they lost to the eventual champion Aich/Dob 0:3. Head to head In the last 5 encounters between Hartberg and Waldviertel, Hartberg claimed three victories, while Waldviertel won twice. Starting with a loss for Hartberg on December 1, 2021, with a score of 0:3, the series continued in favour of Hartberg, who managed to prevail in the following three matches. The meeting on November 26, 2022, ended with a win for Hartberg with a score of 3:1, and then there were two more victories on February 11 and September 30, 2023, with a score of 3:1. However, the last match between the teams on December 2, 2023, ended with a victory for Waldviertel 3:2. Prediction for the match Hartberg - Waldviertel The visitors overcame a more serious opponent in the quarterfinals than Hartberg, and considering Waldviertel's last away win 3:2 in sets, I expect an equal match and place my bet on the plus handicap for Waldviertel in sets.

14.03.2024

137

Benjamin Carter

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Volleyball

Europe - Champions League

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.78Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

12.03.2024

125

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.72Stake: 5/10

win

+3.6

In the opening match of the Men's Volleyball Super League game day, Ural from Ufa will take on Belogorie. Ufa Ural The team from the capital of Bashkortostan is not having the most successful season and currently ranks 13th in the tournament table.At the beginning of the season, the club lost 8 matches out of 10 and struggled to move away from the bottom of the table. The situation improved slightly at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, the team achieved several important victories and is now fighting to get out of the play-out zone. Belogorie The Belgorod club has once again secured a residential permit in Tula and hosts all its matches at the spanking new Tula-Arena, which is also the home ground for Tulitsa in the Women's Super League. In the off-season, there were significant changes in the coaching staff. Management unexpectedly appointed Alexander Volkov as the head coach. He has a great deal of playing experience but has never before led a men's professional club. Moreover, a second foreign player joined the team: Zhang Jingyin, a backrow hitter in the Chinese national team.The Belgorod team begun with two consecutive victories over Gazprom-Yugra and Samotlor, not allowing their rivals to win a single set. However, they subsequently suffered a surprising loss to Nefteyanik from Orenburg (3:1). In the second half of November, the team had a patchy performance: victories over both Zenits with a score of 3:1 and losses in four sets against Moscows Dynamo and Novosibirsks Lokomotiv. In the following matches, the Belgorod (Tula) team won five more matches and secured a spot in the top-4 at the end of the regular season. Head-to-head The teams have already met this season in January. Ufa captured an unexpected victory (1:3). Prediction for the match Ufa Ural - Belogorie Belogorie is aiming for medals this season and the team is clearly not planning to squander points in matches against teams from the bottom of the tournament table. I think it's worth trying to go through the negative handicap on the guests, even despite Belgorods defeat in their last head-to-head meeting.

12.03.2024

119

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Germany - Bundesliga

SWD powervolleys Duren

Handicap1 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.53Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Today, Dren and Berlin will face off in the 22nd round of the German Volleyball Bundesliga. Dren The Volleyball Club Dren sits at the fifth position in the Bundesliga, clutching 14 victories and 7 defeats, which has secured their path to the playoffs. However, the chances of them securing home games in the preliminary playoff stage appear slim as they trail the top-4 by 9 points. In the latest five rounds, Dren pulled three off victories but also suffered two almost expected losses from the next-in-line teams, Lneburg and Friedrichshafen with the depressing scores of 0:3 and 1:3 respectively. It's worth to highlight the assertive victory against Herrshing (3:0), a direct competitor for a spot in the top-5.In the CEV Cup, the team marked their departure back in December, unable to get past the 1/8 finals, where they met Cypriot Milon and fell short with an overall set score of 4:6, losing the first play with a score of 1:3.At the end of January, the team showcased excellent form clinching five straight wins. Among the most recent matches were successful plays and challenging games. In the latest match on 25 February, Dren confidently defeated Bitterfeld with a score of 3:0. Previously, on 16 February, they faced a setback against Lneburg, and another one on 13 February against Friedrichshafen. However, on 10 February, Dren managed to overcome Karlsruhe in a rigorous match with a score of 3:2, and even earlier, on 2 February, they snagged a significant win against Herrshing. The victories against Freiburg on 27 January and Netzhoppers on 21 January also contributed to the team's current successful streak. Berlin The German Volleyball Club Berlin clinched the German Cup on 3 March, confidently defeating Herrshing in the final match, starting with a victory in the first set with a score of 25:13.In the German Championship, Bundesliga, Berlin is in the pole position with a hefty 19 victories and just 2 defeats, and they continue their battle for the championship against Giesen and Friedrichshafen. In one of the recent rounds of the Bundesliga, the team clinched a nerve-wracking win against Lneburg on a tiebreaker with a score of 3:2, after leading 2:0 after two sets. However, in between the Cup win and success in the championship, Berlin dramatically lost to Italian Trentino with a score of 0:3.Berlin's progression to the quarterfinals of the Champions League can be deemed a significant success. In the 1/8 finals, they confidently defeated French Tours in two matches with an overall set score of 6:1. In the group stage, Berlin's opponents included Italian Piacenza and Turkish Halkbank, and despite a score of 3-3, the team came out of the group from the third position, losing to Piacenza in the last round with a score of 0:3.Looking at Berlin's last five matches, their stability and drive for victory are evident. They scored a victory against Herrshing on March 3rd in the DVV Cup with a score of 3:0 and beat Lneburg in the Bundesliga on 24 February with a score of 3:2. However, they faced defeats from Trentino in the Champions League with a repeated score of 0:3 on 29 February and 21 February, displaying the level of international competition. Nevertheless, a decisive win against Karlsruhe on 17 February in the Bundesliga with a score of 3:0 highlights their dominance at the national level. Head-to-Head Berlin has 9 consecutive victories in head-to-head matches against Dren, but only 1 victory was with a score of 3:0, in the other 8 matches Dren managed to take exactly 1 set. Match prediction: Dren - Berlin The visitors, with the Cup in their grasp, are certainly in high spirits and have a chance to secure the top spot in the playoffs and ensuring a homecourt advantage all the way to the finals before the last tour. Nevertheless, the hosts have not lost to the leader of German volleyball for 7 consecutive matches without a trace, so I place a bet on Dren taking at least 1 set.

09.03.2024

120

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Poland - Plus Liga

Handicap2 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 2.01Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Barkom and Olsztyn will play tomorrow in the Polish Plus League. Barkom Barkom occupies the 11th place in the Polish Plus League with 10 wins and 14 losses, showing noticeable progress by winning 3 of the last 5 matches. This success allowed the team to move up two positions in the league table, although it did not provide a chance to enter the top 8 and continue the fight for high places in the championship. In the recent games, Barkom revealed its strength, especially in clashes with league leaders, achieving a sensational victory over Jastrzębski Węgiel with a score of 3:0 on 17 February and defeating Zawiercie with a score of 3:2 on 11 February, confirming their ability to compete and win against the strongest teams. However, in the last key match against one of the main competitors for the playoffs, Stal Nysa, Barkom suffered a defeat with a score of 0:3, which served as a reminder of the challenges facing the team and showed that it is too early for the team to compete for the quarterfinals. Despite the loss to Kędzierzyn-Koźle on 24 February with a score of 1:3, the team quickly recovered, continuing their winning streak with victories over Cuprum on 1 March with a score of 3:2, previously defeating Ślepsk Suwałki on 3 February with a score of 3:0. Despite the challenging position in the table, Barkom shows that they can not only challenge the league leaders but also have the potential for further improvement of their results. Olsztyn In the last month, Olsztyn has shown noticeable progress in the Polish Plus League, moving up three positions and occupying the eighth place, which gives the right to participate in the playoffs from the quarterfinals. With a total result of 11 wins and 13 losses, Olsztyn has achieved four victories in the last five matches, which is a significant achievement for the team. The winning streak began on 2 February, when Olsztyn confidently defeated Bełchatw with a score of 3:0. Then followed a victory over Norwid Częstochowa on 7 February, also with a clean score of 3:0, demonstrating the team's confidence. A key moment was the victory over Jastrzębski Węgiel on 17 February with a score of 3:1, which is particularly important considering that Jastrzębski Węgiel occupies a high place in the league. This success highlights Olsztyn's ability to compete with the leading teams in the league. However, on 26 February, Olsztyn suffered a defeat from GKS Katowice with a score of 2:3 on a tie-break, despite leading 2:1 in sets. This defeat was the only unsuccessful performance in the series of recent matches, but it did not overshadow the overall positive trend of the team. The last victory over Czarni Radom on 5 March with a score of 3:1 secured Olsztyn's position in the playoff zone. These results show that Olsztyn is in good form, successfully overcoming teams from the lower half of the table and even inflicting defeat on strong opponents. Such a rise in form at a critical moment of the season creates good prospects for Olsztyn to participate in the playoffs and the possibility of continuing the fight for high places in the championship. Head-to-head In the latest personal encounters between Olsztyn and Barkom, tomorrow's guests lead with a score of 2-1. On 6 December 2023, a game took place where Barkom secured a victory over Olsztyn with a score of 3:2. However, in the match on 3 March 2023, Olsztyn confidently won against Barkom with a score of 3:0. In the first personal encounter on 24 November 2022, Barkom and Olsztyn again engaged in a tense struggle, which ended with a victory for Olsztyn with a score of 3:2. Prediction for the match Barkom - Olsztyn I predict a confident victory for Olsztyn by at least 2 sets, Barkom has no chance against the mid-tier of the Plus League. The last victory over Czarni Radom on 5 March with a score of 3:1 solidified Olsztyn's position in the playoff zone.

08.03.2024

123

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.81Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Today a match between Novy Urengoy's Fakel and Soligorsk's Shakhter will take place. Fakel The team has been raising the bar in recent games. In their last meeting, Fakel emerged victorious against Dinamo Lo 3:2, and prior to this they defeated St. Petersburg's Zenit 3:1. Even though they were obliterated by Belogorie 0:3 two rounds ago, 'Belogorie' is currently playing impressively strong, making it difficult for the opponents to counteract. This season, the team resides in the ninth position on the league table, with 14 wins and 13 losses on the record. Shakhter In their last match, Shakhter annihilated the tournament outsider Ugra-Samotlor, but they seem to struggle to impose their play against more formidable opponents. Three consecutive defeats: against Dinamo Lo 0:3, Nefteyanik 0:3 and Belogorie 0:3. After 27 Super League matches, the team sits tenth in the standings, with 13 wins and 14 losses. Head to head Throughout history, the teams have met only five times. 'Fakel' has claimed victory four times (3:0, 3:1, 3:0, 3:1), while 'Shakhter' prevailed only once (3:0). Prediction and bet for the matchFakel -Shakhter Currently, Fakel seems to be the more confident team. Plus, they are playing on their home turf, backed by their local supporters. I believe that Victory on hosts bet here looks quite reasonable at odds of 1.42. You could even consider an Asian Handicap1 -1.5 bet at 1.81.

06.03.2024

121

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Italy - SuperLega

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.55Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Trentino and Modena will lock horns in the first match of the Italian Superlega quarterfinals tomorrow evening. Trentino The volleyball club Trentino, taking leading positions in the Italian Superlega and the international arena, has once again affirmed its status as a favourite, closing the regular season in first position with a noteworthy total of 19 victories and just 3 losses. Directly before the play-offs, the team decided to rest their main lineup, resulting in two losses to Padova and Perugia, each with a score of 1:3. These results didn't reflect on the overall performance of Trentino, as prior to this, the team only lost one match in the entire tournament, a January tie-break against Monza with a 2:3 score.In the Champions League, Trentino also exhibited a high level of play, emerging from the group with 5 victories from 6 matches. A sole loss against Jastrzębski Węgiel, in which the second lineup was fielded, didn't impact their position, proving Trentino's readiness for serious international challenges. The move to the Champions League quarterfinals was another notch where Trentino confidently defeated Berlin, leaving no chances for the opposition with a total score of 6:0 in sets. Modena Modena is a team with variable successes in the current Italian Superlega season. They managed to secure a place in the play-offs, ending the regular championship in 8th place. Their pathway in the league sported a stable mid-table position, trailing 8-9 points from the 7th standing team, Verona. This made it impossible for them to go any further up by season's conclusion. Starting from the season opening, Modena demonstrated average results, resulting in an equal count of victories and defeats 11-11. This stand was quite predictable considering their performances throughout the season.In the last 5 Superlega matches before play-offs, Modena showed character, securing 3 victories over bottom teams, thus underlining their ability to battle against comparable or lower level teams. However, encounters with league leaders like Trentino and Perugia ended up unsuccessful for Modena, demonstrating the gulf in class - 0:3 and 1:3. Head-to-Head In recent encounters between Trentino and Modena, Trentino holds an advantage. Out of the last 5 matches, Trentino emerged victorious in four, showcasing their strength and playing levels. In the last bout on 18th February 2024, Trentino confidently won over Modena with a 3:0 score. On 10th December 2023, Modena managed to take their revenge, defeating Trentino with a 3:1 score. On 12th March and 28th December 2022, in the Italian Cup, confrontations ended in Trentino's favour with a 3:0 score. In a match held on 1st November 2022 within the scope of the Italian Supercup, Trentino once again defeated Modena, this time with a score of 3:1. Match prediction for Trentino - Modena Trentino enters as an explicit favourite and is expected to win at least 2 sets. Main home players have had ample rest and, in a 'best-of-three' series, should quickly progress to the semi-finals, considering the forthcoming Italian Champions League semi-finals.

06.03.2024

125

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Poland - Plus Liga

Handicap2 by sets (+1.5)

Odds: 1.68Stake: 5/10

win

+3.4

Stal Nysa and Barkom will face each other in the context of the Polish PlusLiga volleyball. Stal Nysa Currently in the PlusLiga season, Stal Nysa has shown variable results, ranking 10th with 10 wins and 13 defeats. In the latest round, they surprisingly lost to Czarni Radom with a score of 1:3, which proved to be merely the fourth victory for Radom in the league. The defeat from Jastrzębski Węgiel with a score of 1:3 looks predictable considering the higher level of the rival. At the same time, the team chalked up three significant victories over teams located in the lower part of the table, although those victories were hard-won: Norwid was defeated in a tie-break after Stal Nysa was behind with a total score of 1:2, ultimately winning 15:9 in the last set. Katowice was beaten with the score of 3:1, and Olsztyn was also defeated in a tie-break after losing two sets, with the score in the last set being 15:10 in favor of Nysa.Before this period, the team encountered a sequel of four losses in a row, starting on the 4th of January when they confidently overcame Słupsk Słupsk with a score of 3:0. Subsequent defeats followed: 7th of January from Zawiercie with a humiliating score of 0:3, 14th of January from Jastrzębski Węgiel with a score of 1:3, 20th January from Kędzierzyn-Koźle with no gained sets (0:3), and, finally, on 24th January, Bełchatw proved stronger, winning the match with the score of 3:1.This sequence of defeats and arduous victories underscore the inconsistency in the Stal Nysa's performance, which may greatly impact their positions in the league as the playoffs approach. Barkom Positioned 11th in the Polish PlusLiga with a result of 10 victories and 13 losses, Barkom has shown noticeable progress in their recent matches, securing 4 wins out of their last 5 games. This successful streak allowed them to climb up two lines in the league table, yet did not give any chances to get into the top-8 and continue their competition for the highest positions in the league.During the series of recent matches, Barkom demonstrated their power, especially in games against the league leaders. In the surprise upset on 17th February, the team crashed Jastrzębski Węgiel with a score of 3:0 - a remarkable achievement considering the opponent's status. On 11th Feb, in a closely fought contest, they beat the league's second-best team, Zawiercie, with the score of 3:2. This confirmed their ability to fight and win against top-ranked opponents.However, in their match on 24th February against Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Barkom suffered a 1:3 loss, which was their only unsuccessful performance in this run of games. Despite this, the team quickly rebounded and continued their winning streak, defeating Kuprum on 1st March with the score of 3:2 and earlier on 3rd February, Słupsk Suwałki with the score of 3:0. This demonstrates their character and ability to turn the situation to their advantage.These results underscore Barkom's growing form at a critical point in the season. Given their recent success, particularly against leading league teams, Barkom may be considered a strong competitor in upcoming playoffs, even if they cannot vie for the highest league rankings. Head-to-Head Recent head-to-head meetings in the context of the Polish Plus league between Barkom and Stal Nysa have seen clear superiority from Stal Nysa, as they won all three matches. The match of 30th November 2023 ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of Stal Nysa, whilst the match of 24th February the same year ended in a confident victory for Stal Nysa with a score of 3:0. The third match, which took place on 13th December 2022, also concluded with a victory for Stal Nysa, ending with the score of 3:1. Match Prediction: Stal Nysa - Barkom Considering recent matches, Barkom doesn't appear as the underdog. I would place a bet on the positive set handicap for the guests in a match of statistically equal teams. Barkom managed not to surrender a set to Jastrzębski Węgiel, and pushed through to a tie-break victory over Zawiercie.

05.03.2024

123

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Italy - SuperLega

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.54Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Today, Trentino and Padova will square off in the Italian Superleague. Trentino Trentino Volley, a standout member of the Italian Superleague and international competitions, solidly holds its status as a favourite heading towards the Champions League semi-finals against Lube Civitanova, though they foremost need to face Padova. Despite an unexpected loss to Perugia in the latest league match, which ended their 5-win streak, the team remains unperturbed and confidently leads the league with 19 victories and only 2 losses.In the Champions League, Trentino delivered a sterling performance, holding top-ranking positions in their group with 5 out of a possible 6 wins. A solitary defeat against Jastrzębski Wieł didn't undermine the team's overall success, especially considering that the second team had been deployed for that match. Their quarter-finals performance against Berlin underscored Trentino's status as a serious contender for the title, asserting dominance in each set a cumulative tally of 6:0 speaks volumes.Their comprehensive victory over Berlin with an overall set score of 6:0 attests to Trentino's power and might. Having had a sufficient amount of rest since the 29th of February, the team approaches the upcoming matches in high spirits. Padova The Padova team in the Italian Superleague is having a challenging season at the 10th standing, within the relegation zone. Despite a 2-win streak in the last five rounds of the league, the team is struggling, with victories only against the team at the bottom of the league, Saturnia, and Milan; both wins were achieved in tie-breaks, emphasising their fight for every point.In recent matches, Padova faced strong opponents: they lost to Monza 1:3 on the 24th of February and fell to Perugia 0:3 on the 18th of February, showing the severity of their league position. However, a 3:2 victory over Saturnia on the 11th of February and a successful tie against Milan 3:2 on the 3rd of February offer hope and affirm the team's capacity to battle till the end. Their 0:3 defeat versus Verona in early February was hard-fought.The objective for Padova is to improve their outcomes in the remaining matches to avoid being relegated from Italy's volleyball top division. But with a 4-win distance from the safety zone, preserving chances to avoid the play-off to stay in the league will be difficult. Head-to-Head In the last 5 matches between Padova and Trentino in the Italian Superleague, Trentino has the upper hand with four victories against Padova's one. Analysis of these encounters reveals that Trentino asserted dominance in most games, claiming 3:0 in two matches and a 3:1 in two others. Trentino's only loss to Padova happened recently in 2021, where Padova managed to pull off a surprise 3:2 victory. Match prediction Trentino - Padova I confidently foresee a resounding Trentino victory, winning by at least two sets against the underdog, especially considering four consecutive victories in head-to-head encounters with a maximum of one lost set.

03.03.2024

125

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Austria - AVL

Handicap1 by sets (-2.5)

Odds: 1.59Stake: 5/10

win

+3.0

In the second quarter-final match of the Austrian Bundesliga, Hartberg and Sokol Wien go head-to-head. Hartberg Hartberg is setting the stage for a confident semi-final progression in the Austrian Volleyball Championship, initiating the play-offs with an assertive 3:0 victory over Sokol. Two sets ended in nail-biting contention at 25:21, showing Hartberg's tenacity and ability to finish off sets in their favour, while a second set advantage of 25:17 underlined their dominance in the match.However, their latest match in the Austrian Cup final against Aich/Dob was less fruitful for Hartberg, conceding a 0:3 defeat, with a less competitive third set, losing it 15:25. This defeat downplays their overall season performance where Hartberg took second place in the regular championship, boasting a strong record of 14 wins and four losses. In their last match of the regular season, having already secured a high place in the league rankings, Hartberg fielded a reserve team and were defeated 0:3 by championship leaders, Tyrol. Sokol Wien Sokol Wien finished the Austrian Bundesliga regular season in seventh place, managing 8 wins and 10 defeats. Despite efforts and three wins in their last five matches, the team failed to climb up the league table. In the first quarter-final match against Hartberg, Sokol Wien were unable to put up the necessary fight, losing 0:3 in sets, even though they started the first set with promise. Sokol had an initial 7:4 and 12:11 lead in the first set, but thereafter failed to regain the upper hand, going down 21:25. In the third set, Sokol Wien started on a disappointing 0:4 and never came within two points after the score levelled at 4:4, eventually giving the set away at 21:25.The team's final matches in the championship showed inconsistency. Sokol triumphed over Graz with a clean 3:0 victory. However, a clash with league leaders Tyrol ended in a 0:3 defeat, underscoring the gap between the teams. Sokol Wien did show resilience by defeating Amstetten with a score of 3:1 and Weiz in another clean 3:0 sweep, indicating their competitive streak. A rollercoaster defeat to Tyrol by 2:3 after a tie-break, having led two sets to zero, highlighted the team's capacity to fight until the end. Head-to-Head In recent encounters between the two teams within the prefix of Austrian Bundesliga, Hartberg has had the upper hand. In the previous five matches, Hartberg has emerged victorious in all, four times comprehensively ending with 3:0 and once 3:1 in their favour. These outcomes underscore Hartberg's dominance and highlight the performance gap between the two teams. In their recent fixture on February 17th, Sokol Wien conceded a 0:3 defeat, reiterating the trend of previous meetings. An identical result was witnessed on December 16th, 2023, where Sokol Wien again failed to gain a single set against Hartberg. Match prediction: Hartberg - Sokol Wien I anticipate that Hartberg will confidently close out Sokol without conceding a set, a prediction supported by the record of their recent head-to-head encounters.

01.03.2024

122

Benjamin Carter

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Volleyball

Europe - Champions League

Handicap2 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.97Stake: 5/10

win

+4.9

Today, in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Volleyball Champions League, Italian Trentino and German Berlin will face each other. Trentino The Italian volleyball club Trentino is heading into the return quarter-final match of the Champions League as favourites, confirming their dominance on both the international scene and in the national Superlega. Despite an unexpected defeat to the main rival for the championship, Perugia, with a score of 1:3, thereby ending their winning streak of 5 consecutive games, the team continues to demonstrate a high level of play.In the Champions League, Trentino showed their best side, leaving the group with 5 wins from 6 matches. The only defeat was from Polish Jeshuv in the final round, where Trentino appeared with their second team. In the first quarter-final match against German Berlin, Trentino showed their superiority by confidently winning all 3 sets and not allowing the opponent to score more than 18 points in each of the three games. This indicates that the question of advancing to the semi-final for the Italian team seems already resolved, considering their current form and the results of previous games.Trentino confirms their status as one of the main contenders for victory in the Champions League, as well as for the championship in the Italian Superlega, despite temporary difficulties in the national championship. Berlin The German volleyball club Berlin can consider their advance to the Champions League quarter-final a significant success. In the 1/8 final stage, they confidently defeated the French Tours in two games with a total set score of 6:1. In the group stage, Berlin's opponents included Italian Piacenza and Turkish Halkbank, with a result of 3-3, the team advanced in third place from the group, losing in the final round to an unmotivated Piacenza with a score of 0:3.In the local Bundesliga championship, Berlin holds the first place with an impressive record of 19 wins and 2 losses, battling for the championship with Giessen and Friedrichshafen. In the last round, the team won a tense match against Lneburg at the tiebreaker with a score of 3:2, leading 2:0 after two sets. Let's look at the last five matches of Berlin: on February 24 against Lneburg in the Bundesliga, a win with a score of 3:2. On February 21 against Trentino in the Champions League, a loss with a score of 0:3. On February 17 against Karlsruhe in the Bundesliga, victory with a score of 3:0. On February 14 against Freiburg in the Bundesliga, victory with a score of 3:0. On February 10 against Dachau in the Bundesliga, a loss with a score of 3:2.These results demonstrate both Berlin's strength on a national level and their inability to compete with the strongest European teams in the Champions League. Head-to-head In the history of personal meetings between Berlin and Trentino within the framework of the Champions League, substantial advantage of Italians could be observed. Analysis of 7 matches shows that Trentino has a considerable advantage over Berlin, with 5 wins against Berlin's 2.Berlin last won the Champions League quarter-final on March 16, 2022, with a score of 3:2, after losing the first match and quite confidently in 2013 with a result of 3:0. However, Trentino dominated in the recent matches, including the last meeting on February 21, 2024, with a score of 3:0, as well as both matches in 2021 and one in 2022 with the same result of 3:0 in favour of the Italian team. Match forecast: Trentino - Berlin The obvious home favourite is expected to win, but Trentino, after a won game and having resolved the issue of reaching the semi-final, is unlikely to field the core of their team. Hence, the Germans could well grab the 1st set, with a good coefficient on a plus handicap in sets.

29.02.2024

122

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (+2)

Odds: 1.76Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

In the second men's volleyball Super League match of the day, Dynamo from the Leningrad region will face off against Soligorsk's Shakhtar. Shakhtar The Belarusian club has returned to the elite division this season and it can't be said that they are lost among the serious competition. Starting the season with two consecutive defeats from the grandees: Kazan's Zenit (1:3) and Moscow's Dynamo (3:0), the Belarusians managed to balance wins and losses with matches against Kuzbass (3:2) and Ural (3:0). The balance was maintained afterwards too: three defeats (from Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv, St. Petersburg Zenit and Belogorie) and three victories over Yenisei, Gazprom-Ugra, and Nefteyannik.The Shakhtar only suffered defeats in the first part of the championship from teams significantly superior in class.In February, the Belarusian club won 3 out of 6 matches, including ones against Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv (3:0) and St. Petersburg Zenit (3:1). Dynamo LO Last season, Dynamo finished 6th in the Super League, losing in a five-match series to today's opponents.This regular season, Dynamo started with two consecutive victories. However, November was not too successful for the team from the Leningrad region: 4 defeats in 7 matches.However, in the last two matches, Dynamo surprisingly beat St. Petersburg Zenit (3:1) and Belgorod's Belagorie (2:3). They then clinched 6 more victories in a row, including one over their current opponent.These victories allowed the club to enter the top eight and significantly protect itself from play-outs.The 2024 calendar year, however, has been dismal for the team: one victory in nine matches and currently at 8th place. Head-to-Head In their first and so far only head-to-head match, Dynamo claimed victory (1:3) Match ptrdiction The Soligorsk team looks very good in February, while Dynamo is in a prolonged gaming crisis and its unclear how they will pull through. I think in this match, its worth considering the option of a handicap in favour of the visiting team.

28.02.2024

116

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.69Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

Today a Super League match will take place between Dynamo LO and Belogorie. Dynamo LO This team currently holds the eighth position in the league table. The club has been on a losing streak of four matches, having lost to Zenit SPB 0:3, Novosibirsk Locomotiv 0:3, Moscow Dynamo 2:3 and Nove 1:3. In the current season, the team has to its credit 13 victories while having faced defeat 11 times. Belogorie The Belgorod team has been showing splendid results recently. Having won nine matches in a row, they appear unstoppable, demonstrating a fantastic team spirit. In their last game, they routed the Miner team 3:0, and prior to this, they pulled off an impressive comeback against Zenit 3:2. Head-to-Head In the last five matches between the two teams, Dynamo LO came out on top three times (3:2, 3:0, 3:1), while Belogorie emerged as the victor twice (3:0, 3:0). Prediction and betting tips for the match I consider that the Belgorod team stands a significant chance of finishing the game without any major hiccup. The handicap 2 (-1.5) at 1.69 looks very appealing, considering that Dynamo LO is seemingly not in its best form right now.

24.02.2024

122

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Handicap2 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 1.65Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Saturday there will be a Super League match between Novouregnaya's Fakel and Zenit. Fakel The club resides on the tenth line of the tournament table, but is capable of punching above their weight. I reckon that in this match, Fakel may prove a stiff competition for the team from St. Petersburg. In their last match, they dug deep to defeat Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv 3:2, which was quite a shock. This season, the team has 12 victories whilst they have tasted defeat 12 times. Zenit They perform fairly well, but a few disappointing losses prevent the team from breaking into the top 5. In the last game, Zenit routed "Dynamo-LO" 3:0, but prior to that, experienced a very close defeat to "Belogorie" 2:3. Over the course of 24 matches, they have registered 13 wins and 11 losses. Head to Head Since 2019, the teams have squared off five times and Zenit clearly has the upper hand. The team from Peter routed Fakel five times (3:0, 3:0, 3:0, 3:0, 3:2). Match prediction and Bet If Zenit aspires to clinch higher places in the Super League, they should start making their move now. However, Fakel is no pushover and is likely to snag a set. I believe the game will conclude with a 3:1 victory in favor of the Peter team. It's a bit of a risk but you could bet on the exact score, here it's better to take handicap2 (-1.5) at 1.65.

24.02.2024

113

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Europe - Champions League

Handicap1 by sets (-1.5)

Odds: 2.03Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

The first quarter-final games are underway and such an event cannot be missed. Let's start with a game set to take place in Ankara, in the "Halkbank" sports complex, where the eponymous team will face Italian "Lube Civitanova". Last season, the clubs met at this same round and it was only thanks to a golden set that "Halkbank" progressed further. Let's see what this face-off holds, although again, it is unclear who will be the major favourite in the battle for the semi-finals. Halkbank The Turkish club is in excellent condition, improving with each match; hence it is considered a marginal favourite in the contest against Italian "Lube Civitanova". In Efer's League, Slobodan Kovac's volleyball players are leading, having outpaced Fenerbahce", albeit just by 2 points. Aside from that, "Halkbank" has the opportunity to win the Turkish Cup. The Ankara-based club has achieved much in the Champions League. Kovac's team had a hard time getting out of the group, but that shouldn't be surprising considering the tough opponents, apart from "Benfica". In the 1/8 finals, "Halkbank" passed "Kedzierzyn-Kozle" from Poland, losing the first game of the face-off with a score of (2:3), then winning at home (3:0) in the return match. "Halkbank" has a strong selection of volleyball players capable of aiming to win all the trophies in the season. Of the main players, Ervin Ngapet deserves a mention, with the addition of the not-too-shabby John Gordon Perrin, but overall, the whole team operates in harmony and there is almost no criticism to be made. "Halkbank" is the favourite for the first match against "Lube Civitanova", but the opponent is tough and highly variable, so even on their own court, Slobodan Kovac's volleyball players will have to play all their trump cards. Lube Civitanova The Italian club gained ground in the SuperLega, nonetheless, it trails behind "Perugia" and "Trentino" in the regular season. Despite a comfortable position in the championship table, Gian Lorenzo Blengini's volleyball players are striving in every SuperLega game. In the Champions League group, "Lube Civitanova" took first place. However, to be fair, the Italians came up against simple opponents, against whom they generally managed to play the role of favourite. Lube Civitanova is well-equipped. For instance, Mattia Bottolo has been playing effectively; Alexander Nikolov is consistently good and Ivan Zaytsev intermittently plays powerfully, although he often isn't at his very best. In the first match against "Halkbank", the Italians need to strategise more and try to surprise the opponent, otherwise we will see an all-too predictable victory for the Turkish team. Prediction for the match: Halkbank - Lube Civitanova I will place a bet on the negative handicap of Halkbank. At a minimum, the Turkish outfit should win this match 3:1.

21.02.2024

131

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Nova Novokuybyishevsk

Odds: 2.06Stake: 5/10

win

+5.3

Today a Super League match will take place between Novokuybyshevsks Nova and Ufas Ural. Nova The team is positioned thirteenth in the league table, yet showing its character. Admittedly, they struggle against top teams, but they can certainly snatch points from their rating neighbours. In their last encounter, they put on a decent show against "Kuzbass", although they did lose 1:3. In the current season, they have chalked up 8 victories out of 23 matches Ural In my opinion, they are undeserving favourites in this meeting. The club is twelfth and in danger of landing in the playoffs, but it does not seem to concern them much. They outright lost their last match to the tournaments underdog "Yugra-Samotlor" with a score of 1:3. Out of 23 Super League games, the team boasts 8 victories and has suffered 15 losses. Head-to-head Since 2019, the teams have faced each other five times. Nova dominated three games (3:1, 3:2, 3:1), while Ural claimed just two (3:0, 3:0). Match prediction and betting tips I reckon it would be prudent to simply go with Novas victory at 2.06, as Ural is clearly not in its best form at the moment. One might even consider Asian Handicap -1.5 at 3.5, but that's for those who like taking risks.

20.02.2024

103

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

France - Pro A

Handicap2 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.92Stake: 5/10

win

+4.6

Today a match of the French League A between Nantes and Narbonne will take place. Nantes The club rounds up the top five in the division. In their last five matches, they've clinched three victories: 3:0 against Club De Cambrai in the French Cup, 3:2 and 3:1 respectively against Plessi Robinson, the latter being in the Cup. Their losses were against the absolute tops of the championship: 1:3 against Tourcoing and 0:3 against Chaumont . The team's tally stands at 15 wins and 5 losses. Narbonne Thirteenth in the ratings, the club is on the verge of division relegation. In the last round, they were defeated by "Nice" with a score of 0:3, and prior to that, they lost 2:3 to tournament outsider Illacaise. In 20 matches, they managed only three wins and suffered 17 losses. Head to head Based on the statistics, Nantes definitely has the upper hand. Out of 28 matches, they claimed 18 victories. However, it's not as simple as it seems. It's worth noting that in their last five encounters, Narbonne has emerged victorious three times, and quite convincingly so (3:1, 3:0, 3:0). Match forecast for the matchNantes -Narbonne Though Narbonne is not performing well this season, they should not lose outright. Backing their handisap in sets at 2.5 for 1.74 looks like the best option here.

17.02.2024

122

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

France - Pro A

Handicap2 by sets (+2.5)

Odds: 1.69Stake: 5/10

win

+3.5

Today a French League A match will take place between Chamonix and Sete. Chamonix 52 Currently, they are the leading team in the championship, occupying the top spot in the ratings. They have shown impressive performance, maintaining consistency in most of their matches. However, in the last five games, a slight falter in their performance was seen losing 0:3 to Toulouse, 2:3 to Poitiers in the Cup and 2:3 to Plessis Robinson. Yet, they managed to overpowered Nice 3:0 and Nantes 3:0 with relative ease. Altogether they have 15 wins and 5 losses in this competition. Sete Currently, they hold the 11th position in the League A standings. The team managed to outclass Saint-Nazaire 3:2 and Poitiers 3:1 in previous matches but experienced setbacks with losses to Nice 2:3, 'Club de Cambrils' 3:1 in the French Cup and 'Narbonne' 0:3. In their 20 matches, they have had 8 victories and 12 losses. Head-to-Head Since 2021, the teams have clashed five times. Chamonix emerged victorious three times (3:0, 3:1, 3:0); Sete came out on top twice (3:1, 3:0). Game Prediction and Bet Chamonix is decidedly the favourite here, but 'Sete' is a tenacious team. It seems plausible to go for a handicap2 betting on sets 2.5 at odds of 1.69, which would not be a mistake.

17.02.2024

117

Benjamin Carter

Expert

Volleyball

Russia - Super League

Odds: 1.56Stake: 5/10

Bet

Today there will be a Super League match between Belgorod's "Belogorie" and St. Petersburg's "Zenit". Belogorie The team from Belgorod is placed fourth in the standings and is showing excellent performance. They're on a winning streak of five matches, against Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv 3:2, Moscow's Dynamo 3:2, Kazan's Zenit 3:0, Nova 3:0, and Ugra-Samotlor 3:1. In the current Super League draw, the team has 15 wins and 7 losses. Zenit St. Petersburg's Zenit aims to reach the top, but they're having trouble breaking into the top five this season. They've won 2 of their last 5 matches against Moscow's Dynamo 3:0 and Nova 3:0, but lost against Shakhter 1:3, Novosibirsk's Lokomotiv 2:3, and Kazan's Zenit 2:3. In 22 matches, they have 12 victories and 10 defeats. Head-to-Head Since 2021, the teams have faced each other 6 times, in three of which Belgorod won (3:1, 3:1, 3:1). The St. Petersburg team also defeated "Belogorie "three times (3:1, 3:1, 3:2). There's an overall parity in the head-to-head encounters between the teams. Prediction and bet for the matchBelogorie -Zenit Last season, I would have favored Zenit, but this year, the team from Belgorod is in top form. Let's bet on their victory at 1.56.

14.02.2024

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