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In a situation like this, one should also go for Trefl's win. The odds are more than good and this bed gains extra value when you take ZAKSA's problems into consideration. Details

There was a report this morning that it took ZAKSA 27 hours to travel to Gdansk. The drama started yesterday afternoon when their flight from Krakow was cancelled and they had to take the bus. There is a huge storm with deep snow and strong winds in Poland and the bus trip took 27 hours which is why they arrived to their hotel only at about 8 AM this morning. They have a hard and unexpected defeat against Roeselare in the Champions League and they have a crucial game against Friedrichshafen next week and I don't think they will be in a good form after their Polish odyssey.

On the other hand Trefl have a certain quality that isn't always apparent. After difficult defeats against Resovia and SKRA, this is an ideal chance to redeem themselves. The motivation is high and ZAKSA is an ideal opponent after a hard journey and the Champions League shock.

The odds are already dropping on the home team as the market started to react but the value is still high on Trefl. A win is not a bad option, for a smaller stake. Details

Narbonne may be in the penultimate position, but at least they are displaying the game that took them to the play off semi final last year in their home games. Paris, Beauvais, and Montpellier, teams much better than St. Nazaire, were defeated there. This is a very important game for the home team, December is the last month in which they can try to keep up with the others for the play off, and winning is the only way to do so. St. Nazaire won twice away, against less than convincing Nantes, and Lyon, who were decimated by injuries. Nazaire won only one set against the teams Narbonne beat home. It was in their 1-3 defeat to Beauvais. Narbonne are for sure a better quality team with more experienced individuals, and the home arena will count as a great advantage as well. They need to win the points, just like St. Nazaire, but I decided on a better quality team tonight. Details

I think this is a mistake by the bookmakers, as Menen cannot possibly be a favorite vs the Bulgarian team. The Belgians have not won a game since November 17th, while Gabrovo are on a six game winning streak.
Comparing the rosters, Gabrovo are also a better team, with several past and present Bulgarian national team members, a great coach, and a desire to finally make a mark in Europe. Menen are, on the other hand, an average team even by Belgian standards, and their coach can only work with 10 players.
The fact that the Bulgarian team played a rehearsal game vs Levski just before leaving for Belgium so that coach Gerasimov could get his important receiver Stoykov back in shape, shows how important this match is for them.
All things considered, Gabrovo should be a favorite today. Menen have struggled vs terrible Hotvolleys in the last round, and Gabrovo are a much stronger team. Details

Sete are favored here as if they are playing against a team from the lower echelons of Romanian volleyball and not Craiova, a team that is the second or the third best team in Romania. Not so long ago, they played against Dinamo from Bucharest and won both games after 5 sets. Comparing this with the situation today, I can honestly say that that Sete had more quality than the one today but so did Craiova have more quality than Dinamo.

A team that crushes Tomis Constanta by 3-0 deserves more respect than the one shown by the bookmakers. Sete should be the favorites, as they are a better team than Craiova, but not at odds of 1.05 as is the case for their win.

Going for a counter-handicap on the Romanian team is a decent bet but I'll take this set handicap +2.5 as the odds are good and have a much bigger value than points handicap. Details

Kaposvar are undoubtedly in bad form, having lost their last five games including the first match of these two teams in Graz, but I don't think the Austrian team can be favorites today. The Hungarians took this game seriously enough for their coach Demeter to rest setter Balint and best player Geiger in their last game so they would be as fresh as possible for Graz. Don't forget that the Kaposvar arena is pretty special, with a rather low ceiling, and it is a wonder they were allowed to play in it. The Austrian team did great work getting 3-0 in the first game, they need to win two sets today to advance, and have achieved the semifinal of the Austrian Cup three days ago. The important thing for them today is that their receiver Mozer is very much in question for the game due to issues with his shoulder. The Hungarian traveled to Kaposvar with the team, but considering he missed their last three games, his form is questionable. He scored 10 points in the first game and was the second best scorer of the Austrian team. He has most likely traveled with them so they can avoid the 2000€ fine for having less than 12 players on the roster. Graz cannot be a favorite today, they are an average team in Austria and if we take into account the possible absence of Mozer, betting on Kaposvar becomes very valuable. If they were in better shape, the bet would be bigger, but a mid-sized stake is sufficient at this time. Details

Both teams will be weakened in today's game but I think Toulouse have a wider and better squad. St. Nazaire will be without Troy, who has been their best player so far, reflected in 151 points. Coach Gosselin has no replacement for his 21,5 points per game but one of the receivers will play as the opposite and this means Cabral will be the only offensive option. Toulouse will be without Tavana who will be replaced by Burel who has been in the squad for some time while Milushev's absence should not be regarded as a handicap because the Bulgarian has shown a lot so far. He will be replaced by Rossard who's proven that he can take on the role of the opposite.
The away team have achieved their only 2 win so far in away games (Lyon - Sete) and generally do better outside Toulouse. St. Nazaire depended too much on Troy; they somehow managed without Cabral but the American is simply Gosselin's key player. One should keep in mind that Touluse have a lot more experience in Ligue 1, they have better block and serve and unless the home team does not go into this game aggressively, and I don't see anyone but Cabral who could, I think they cannot be so underrated. Away win is not a bad option but I chose this one in which they have to get 2 sets for this bet to go through. Details

In additions to total points, I will also go for a clean win by Transfer. There are too many things that speak in favor of the home team and I believe one should try this bet for a minimal stake as the odds are quite attractive. Details

I don't think the match in Bydgoszcz will be over in 3 sets. Transfer reinforced their ranks with experienced Woicki and great American player Clark, this returned their confidence and now the unconvincing ZAKSA are coming.
The home team took a set in an away game against Resovia, and Resoiva are in better form than ZAKSA, and considerign this is their fourth game in 9 days and that they arrived from Belgium by bus, I don't think Transfer are such outsiders.
In addition, there are some rumors about tense relations within the team from Kedzierzyn Kozlea and it's certainly not easy to work in such conditions. So, we have an encouraged Transfer on one hand, fully motivated to get their first win of the season and reinforced with 2 good players, and the team that is struggling with fatigue, poor form, and atmosphere within the locker room, or so it seems.
The margin that would be enough for this game to go into 4 sets seems too low at this point. A lower margin is available in most bookmakers, as is the higher one, but anything above 169,5 points has a value for the same stake as 175,5 or 177,5 seem like more realistic margins for this match. Details

Apart from the handicap, I will also go for the home win that also pays well. I believe the Slovenian team would be happy with a minimal 3-2 defeat because they are much stronger at home in front of their own fans. Brcko are a town of volleyball tradition and I wouldn't be surprised if Jedinstvo won especially in front of their home crowd. All odds above 3 are a great value and much more realistic ones would be about 2.5 or 2.3. Details

The fact is that Slovenian club and national team volleyball are at a much higher level than the one in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but I think Jedinstvo are being largely underrated here.
According to the information from Brcko, the arena will be packed as no other sport is more important than volleyball and this game was put in the evening prime time. They have an excellent run in the domestic league - 5 wins in 5 games, which may not prove their quality, but it shows their form. Just to say, Kakanj lost at home only against much stronger opposition. Jedinstvo are not weaker than them and Calcit is certainly not a far better team.
The Slovenians come to Brcko without Lakner and Stavbar should not play due to finger injury, that is, coach Brumen said he should play unless something unexpected happens, whatever that means. Last year Calcit were literally cannon fodder in away games, the lost against Kaposvar and Humenne in the Central European League, they lost against the Swiss Amriswil in the CEV cup and they had two national team players in their ranks - Jan Planinac and Jan Pokeršnik, and they got no replacements for them. Another fact that speaks in favor of this bet is the fact that their coach Brumen says they know nothing about Jedinstvo or what to expect in Brcko and this means they will look for their chance in the return fixture at home next week.These statements look like a great alibi for a defeat.
Home court, a packed arena, and motivated players on one hand and weakened away team without 2 important players and an alibi from their coach are a reason to go for the home team today. The odds are more than good and one should also go for a clean win by the home team. Details

An important game for both teams as the games in Piraeus here and in Maaseik next week will decide the second-placed team in the group. As much respect I have for Belgian club volleyball, I cannot understand putting Noliko as the favorites as this is not a real state of things.
Olympiakos put up a great fight against Belgorod last week, they were on a par in all three sets and they were helped by 1000 fans. This number may not seem to big, but considering their arena has the stands on only one side of the court, you can understand what kind of support they have. The arrival of football fans has been announced as F.C. Olympiakos played their Champions League game yesterday.
Noliko are a team under construction, they are pretty young and for some players this is the first appearance at this stage of the Champions League. They haven't been too impressive so far, I wasn't convinced with their drubbing of Ostrava to make them such favorites tonight.
In Greece, only clubs from Russia, Italy, Poland and two Turkish clubs - Halkbank and Fenerbahce can be considered as favorites, perhaps only Roeselare from the rest of Europe. And Noliko are still a weaker team than their rivals. One should not go too far with the stake, but the odds are so attractive that they make you put something on Olympiakos. The odds on the home team are rising and we have some nice little value there. Details

Let's just say that the odds here are realistic at first glance, but a deeper analysis would speak in favor of the Belgian team. This is ZAKSA's third game in six days, last two went well over 2 hours and 5 sets and there was no time to rest. Witczak hasn't taken part in the training as he got a son, Bociek is far from his right form as he missed the pre-season and Zagumny is also out of form, while Kooy hasn't been much of a reinforcement so far. In addition, they will be without their second setter Pilarz, a reliable player that can be replaced by Zagumny which would put the junior Superlak as the second setter. Roeselare are a real hard-working team without many stars but lots of discipline in their game. They have great serve and organization of the game and they are brimming with confidence after their win in Istanbul. They are usually a tough nut to crack at home, and their home court has been sold out which is another upside for the home team. ZAKSA played in the Champions League with Noliko last season and they've barely won in Belgium and that same Noliko were usually beaten by Roeselare. Fatigue, poor form and short rotation of the visitors are reasons enough to go for the home team's victory. Details

Haching might have been the better team in the first game, but they cannot be the favorites in Antwerpen today. The home team have a great support from the fans, they are usually a home team and I believe they will win today.
The away team's coach singled out Ditlevsen and Van Harskamp as key players for the Belgian team, but Antwerpen seem like a real team, they have great communication and experience that gives them the advantage today. Two very important players, Schwarz i Strohbach, are questionable for Haching, even though I think Schwarz will play today. Finally, I don't expect an easy game. Each teams has its pros and cons, but I think the home team have the upper hand. The odds on away team are dropping and I cannot agree with that, but this gives us a solid value for Antwerpen's win. Details

Tiikerit arrived to Kladovo without Ojansivu, the most responsible player for their 36-point win in the first game. The reason is his muscle injury, and in addition to Ojansivu, middle blocker Leppale will also be missing. The Finnish team are also facing a long hard road to Kladovo which should also be taken into consideration. Djerdap played well in the first game, but they cannot be counted as a solid away team. They lost Svetozarevic but they showed they can handle Tiikerit with their best squad. Today they will have a full arena behind them, about 1000 fans because the volleyball team is the pride of Kladovo and an electric atmosphere is expected.
The Finns have had their practice this morning and they complained about the state of court. Apparently there are some damages, and this will not go down with them very well. In addition, Ojansivu's "injury" seems like an alibi as the winner from this game should face Bulgarian Gabrovo, and this means a long road and another huge cost. Tiikerit are expecting a huge derby at VaLePa and I wouldn't think today's match is more important to them.
The odds for a win by the home team is some 1,67 which is alright for a combo, but I decided to go for a handicap. They will go through with 3-0 or 3-1 and it is very plausible this is the result they will be chasing. The odds for sets handicap are also very interesting, Tiikerit have no real replacement for Ojansivu and I believe Djerdap can get the result they covet. Details

I really don't understand the odds for this game. Roeselare started as the favorites but now the situation is inverse. That is, the odds on the Belgian team are growing in most relevant bookmakers without any cause whatsoever. Galatasaray are not Champions League material, you can't play with only one good player without solid blockers and Roeselare have all of that. I don't even believe the fans will be a major influence as male volleyball is not really popular among the fans, and the game is plaed on a work day at a not-so-popular time of day. The only reason for odds rising is the fact that Dejonckheere will not be the libero, but Stuer, but Galatasaray's serve is nothing special. Roeselare have more quality, a far better block and far more Champions League experience. I cannot understand how the Turks are the favorites today, and we should take advantage of this illogical movements on the market. The Value for Belgium is really high, I would personally put 1,70 on their win. Details

Cuneo won the first leg game in France, but I don't expect them to just sail through the match today. Their game impressed no one, they lost both championship matches, the last one to weak Verona 3-1. They're obviously trying to find their game. The constant altering of the setter is definitely not helping either - Freriks is playing the championship because Coscione still can't play, and Gonzales is back after recuperating from an injury to step as a substitute. It's very difficultly to get the team working properly with three different play makers.
On the other hand, Nantes are doing better and better, they beat very powerful Cannes 3-1 on Saturday, and the improvement in their game is more than obvious. They will play under no pressure today, they are most likely going to play the Challenge Cup, but I doubt they would just let Nantes win easily. But, one doesn't get a chance to play against Cuneo every day. Cuneo can't count on Freriks, who played against Verona, today. That means Coscione will start and Gonzales will be his substitute. I see that as a chance for the French team. They may not win, but I believe they can win one set, which is enough to get over the margin. Bet365 offers a 150,5 points margin, which is basically the same as these 160,5 because it can happen only in 4 sets. Details

Even with Miseikis in the team, Chaumont would be a favorite, but since the Lithuanian is out of Rennes, the strength ratio has significantly changed. Miseikis would score almost 25 points per game so far, and was the only offense option for Rennes. They don't have a substitution for him, at least not on the same level.
Chaumont have an amazing atmosphere at home, they played excellent since the championship started, and only gave one set to Ajaccio and Narbonne. Egleskalns came back last week in Cannes, and Wounembaina and Trefle play incredible, so their win seems very likely today.
Only a crazy evening in Rennes could prevent Chaumont from taking three points tonight, but that scenario doesn't seem likely. Chaumont's win is a good choice for enhancing the combo. Details

To give a 181,5 points margin in the sea of overs on this game seems ridiculous. It's a consequence of the irrational favoriting Lyon as if Toulouse are a second league material, and that's simply not true.
Toulouse are a team with one of the best blocks in the league, and every match, except for the one in Tours, saw them with over 15 blocks, that is, 67 blocks in four games. Lyon aren't brilliant on the offense, and Hrazdira basically holds their offense together by himself, which the guests should know how to deal with.
I definitely don't see Lyon dominating this match. I expect at least four uncertain sets, which should be enough to go over this low margin. Details

I see this meeting in Warsaw as a 50-50 affair, perhaps leaning slightly in home team's favor, so the logic behind the current odds isn't quite clear. It's hard to grasp what makes Politechnika the favorites at 1.3 as Czestochowa have better individuals and are more experienced, while all that Politechnica have is the home advantage and a superior setter.
These encounters are extremely important for both sides, points are worth double as they are each other's direct competitors for the playoffs, but there is no reason for the home team to be touted as the absolute favorites. In a way, the pressure is on them today because they lost to BBTS, while Czestochowa had a quieter week.
I'm not expecting an easy game for the home team, Czestochowa are still referred to in terms of their last season's lineup, but there are no valid grounds for this. Betting on the away team to take two sets looks like a very good choice given that they have the ability to make life miserable for the home team. Those with more courage may want to go directly for the away team win, and betting on a higher sum of points isn't a bad option either. Details