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Czarni used the favorable draw and are leading the league now, but they only faced ZAKS out of the better teams, and lost that one 3-2. Now they have even tougher matches coming up. I think they can hardly end up among the best four teams at the end of the championship. Rzeszow are coming here after losing another home match where Warszawska bested them 3-2. It's not time to panic yet, but they need the points here because they lost a lot of points at home. They're struggling with the injuries, but their bench is good and big, and Witzak came here instead of Schops, which doesn't even really matter because the starting opposite Kurek is playing great. Holmes came instead of Nowakowski, he played for Rzeszow last year, so I wasn't surprised he played well in the last match. Jaeschke is the only receiver who's out, so they'll do with two out of four very good receivers. Czarni's form is a plus, they started the season well, but Rzeszow've got the quality, but they haven't been consistent this year. They're still going for the title of the best team of the league, and these odds on Rzeszow wins aren't an often seen occurrence, so they should be used. Details

Bielsko already defeated Cuprum at home, who are a similar team to Czarni Radom. Czarni used easy schedule and their are currently at the top of the league, but of the best teams, they only faced ZAKSA so far and lost 3-2. By my estimate, they probably won't be in the top 4 teams in the end. So the betting houses have exaggerated a bit with favoring Czarni and they will have problems here. Bielsko have nice chances to win a set here, so I am going a bit stronger, because Czarni are not among teams that will win 3-0 in away games. Details

Czestochowa are the biggest disappointment of the league so far, the coach Bakiewicz is about to leave if he loses this game. The team aren't that bad, they played well at home against Rzeszow and Gdansk, where they los 1-3 and didn't get any points. I think the team just had bad luck so far, and this is their biggest chance for their first win, because they're playing against one of the worst teams in the league. Bedzin got only one win, at home against Warszawska, and didn't even win a set in the away games. I expect the home team to win. Details

Granted, Zenit are the best team in the world and they are again the favorites for titles in all the competitions but they are not invincible. Sada Cruzeiro proved that at World Club Championship. They also lost the Russian Superleague to Surgut. Halkbank are the top Turkish team and they will take a lot of risk here after the shocking defeat in the Turkish championship. But this will be a vrey different match they can make complicated. Details

Belchatow is struggling a lot as the second receiver because Marechal and rodriguez are out with an injury and Winiarski isn't at his best level. The top blocker Lisinac won't be there either. The team has not been convincing overall since Conte and Wlazly still aren't at top level. They couldn't win against Rzeszow and macerata and those were their only serious opponents this season. Rooselare lost the Supercup to Lennik this season but that game took place over a month ago. The Belgian team is without a defeat, they won the derby match against Noliko away last round and got a point against Macerata away in Champions League. Macerata are better than Belchatow. They are overrated here and I expect Belchatow to struggle here. Details

Bielsko confirmed to be a good team after the win over Xuprum last round but the bookies still underestimate them. That is why we have good odds at their win. Warszawska are nothing special, they outplayed two worst teams in the league away. They did manage to make a comeback against Effectorj last round but their home performances are no better than those away. Everything comes down to receiver Samica, who is already quite old. Zagumy at the same time is not that good since he's close to retirement. The home team don't stand a lot of chance for playoff this season. Bielsko beat Jastrzebski away, they have a lot of confidence from the last game and the win over Cuprum. They will stand a chance here and the odds are definitely too high again. Details

I already wrote about Molfetta. They are considered to be a good team that should reach the playoffs easily. I expect the to cause problems for any opponents, especially home. They lost 3-2 this season to Modena and Verona, the top 5 teams in the league. The only slip for Molfetta is the defeat to Monta last round but that was away. Molfetta beat top teams in the league last season on account of the brilliant atmosphere in the arena. Trentino beat Modena last round 3-2 but this will be a tough game for them in any case. Molfetta will be dangerous from the start and I expect a total points over because I expect at least 4 sets. Details

Gdansk haven't been convincing, they made a comeback in the last round against Jastrzebsko after 0-2 and they have a tiring schedule with Champions League where they clumsily lost the second set against Modena, the only set in which they were close. Their first opposite Troy is out of form, a lot depends on the receiver Mika. Bydgoszcz took a set against Rseszow last week, receiver Klinkenberg, whom they acquired recently, already has an important role in the team. Ruciak is a stable receiver, and Krzyisek is also good as opposite, everything with organization of great setter Radkey. They have been improving, they won 2 out of their last 3 games, and played an even game against Rzeszow. They are difficult opponents for Gdansk, who are not strong enough right now to easily win this 3-0. Another good option is Bydgoszcz to win a set or over 173,5, but I choose this handicap on points because of better odds. Details

In the last round at ZAKSE, Bielsko have threatened in only one set, but now they have another chance to earn their first home win, which they should have earned in the fourth round against Bydgoscz. They are facing a good team, who won at Jastrzebski, and won 2 sets against Gdansk. Cuprum are a team that only lost once so far, but this is not a team that can be in the top 6 after the regular season. They used the easy schedule at the start of the league because they faced the weakest teams (Warszawska, Czestochowa, Olstyn, Bedzin, Effector), and they still managed to lose at Warszawska who are a weaker team than Bielsko. The 1,20 odds on Cuprum in an away game are ridiculous. They have good middle blockers and a good setter, and it is clear the back players decide the matches. While they still haven't found the best opposite, because both are oscillating, they have Wlodarcyk and Pupart at the reception, who are top class players and because of that their ranking will drop when they start playing against better teams in the league. Bielsko are playing at home, I am sure they have a chance to win, and these odds on their win are too high. Details

Perugia built the team for the final, but things aren't going so well - they lost home matches to Verona and Macerata. However, they've beaten Trentino here, so they are a good team. De Cecco has the great Atanasijević in the offense, and he has to fit in two receivers from Fromm, Kaliverda and Russel. They played good teams at home, they won't take another defeat, and anyone who come here will have a tough time against their fans. Monza got two wins, but they can't play an evened out match against the best teams of the league. Even if they took a set, this handicap for points is still a good bet. Perugia are a better team and I expect them to dominate this game. Details

After wining in the Supercup against Trentino, Modena won another six matches and thus contiued their winning run, but so far they didn't have any difficult opponents. Next to it, they're playing without Ngapeth who was suspended because of a hit-and-run. Even if he's back today, he won't make much of a difference because Nikic and Petric look good at the reception. After winning in the Supercup against Rzeszow, Gdansk won four matches in a row, and in the last round the lost for the first time against Belchatow in an away match, where no one is about to score easy points. This will be their fourth away match in a row, but they had enough time to prepare for it. This will be a special match because it's between two of the best teams in the group. I usually played against Gdansk when they're away, but Moden are too much of a favorite here. Gdansk are a To Four team of the Polish league and they can complicate this match and win at least one set. Besides, this is the toughest math for Modena so far, excluding the Supercup. Details

Milano got their first league point against Molfeta in the last round, where they lost 2-3. This was also their first match with their full lineup. There were rumors that their first setter Sottile is unhappy, he was the Italian second setter for the EC this year, and that he would be replaced with Travico, but nothing happened. The opposite Milushev is playing after an injury, and the receiver Baranek is getting better. Monza left a disappointing impression, and they won't be as good as I thought they would be at first. They're struggling with the reception, and then the good middle blocks can't show what they can do. The back players are still struggling. Renan isn't meeting the expeions, and the fact that they're having 1.35 in an away match is ridiculous. Molfeta, who are much better than Monza were an even bigger favorite in Milano in the last round, and they barely won. This is an ideal chance for Milano to get their first win this season. Details

Calcit are doing very well. They dealt with all the opponents in the league easily, except for the one against ACH. They had to go to Slovaska Myjava, where they won the first Chellenge Cup game 3-1. Those trips in the van always leave a trace at Calcit, even though it's only 600km. Ziga Stern is back on the team but captain Stembergar was not there this time and I don't think the coach will force him today. Top blocker Novljan won't be there either, which means they'll be thin at that position. Krka finally recorded their first win at home and I expect better days for this team now as they are finally complete. They have nothing to lose here and I expect them to take advantage of fatigue of a drop in focus at Calcit in at least one set. The low margin is the consequence of Krka's unrealistically bad position in the table. They will only get better now and I believe they can cause problems for Calcit today. Details

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Belchatow lost their last game in a derby where excellent Kurek earned 32 points in 4 sets for Rzeszow. They are now playing at home again, against a team that are potential Top 4 candidates, but they don't have Kurek. Belchatow have a great team, whose roster is right behind Rzeszow's and I can't imagine them losing two straight home games. Gdansk are having a lot of problems in away games and I think it is time for their first defeat. Their opposite Troy is not play well right now and their second opposite Schulz gets a lot of playing time. Receiver Schwarz is nothing special for such a good level of derby and it all comes down to Mika, who cannot defeat Belchatow on his own. Gdansk will have a hard time repeating last season in which they won the Cup and reached the league finale, in which they lost to Rzeszow. They are still a step behind Belchatow and Rzeszow and they lack the ability to cause an upset. For both of these teams, this game is the last test ahead of Champions League games against Italian teams. It is true that Gdansk can play relaxed, but Belchatow are a fortress at home and it hard to defeat them. I expect Belchatow's easy win and this handicap should also pass. Details

Bielsko confirmed their quality by beating Jastrzebski. I believe they'll win their first home match, too, where they took 2 sets from Gdansk in the first round, and Gdansk are a Top 4 team of the league. Bydgoscz got their first win in the last match, too, but their opponent were Effector, probably the worst team of the league. Bydgoscz are playing without the injured Ferens at the reception. Klinkenberg came to replace him, but he'll start next week. Also, Bydgoscz are missing the good opposite Jarosz. Czarni used their vulnerability beating them 3-0 in an away match. I think the bookmakers missed the odds here, I expected @1.50 for Bielsko, because they look much better right now. Details

Trentino are in a tough situation because they're doing well and also struggle with injuries. Urnaut is still out and his substitute Antonov is not doing well. Djuric is not brilliant either because he has some sort of an injury as well. lanza and Gianneli are tired. The only game they won was the one against Nolik in CL. They lost to Monza and Padova, teams that will struggle to avoid relegation. They lost to Perugia for the first time this season last round. Piacenza hope that they will become one of Italy's top teams. Receiver Perrin joined because Zlatanov and Pappi cannot play all season long, and the Serbian opposite Luburic turned out to be a good acquisition. I expected them to reach playoffs and then they might get some help from Marshall and Simon. They opened the season well with a win over Milan and then got a set against Macerata to surprising lose to Padova in the last game. There's no time to dwell on that and they will be motivated to make amends and should get a set here, which should result in an over. Trentino are too great a favorite here, I expect the battle for each point. Details

It is true that Milano had a horrible start of the season without a single won set in three games, but they did face some of the best teams int he league (Piacenza, Modena, Perugia). It seems that they will fight the relegation battle but they will have plenty of chances to win at home. Their new acquisition Kamil Baranek already played in the previous game and expect the team to improve more and more. Molfetta had a great start of the season, won two sets at Modena, where they used Modena player's celebrations after winning the Supercup a few days earlier. Then they defeated Ravenno 3-0 and lost to Verona 2-3. They have a solid team and, at home, they will cause problems for everyone. They will probably secure a play-off spot soon, but this is still not a team that would have such low odds in away games. I expect Milano to win the first set, because this is their first serious chance to win this season so this margin on total points scored is too low and there should be an over in four sets. Details

Domex opened the season well as they won a set home against Rzeszow away and then two sets against Cuprum away. They will be the team that will collect points home. Gdansk lost a set again and I expect them to struggle here because they will not beat anyone away easily. The home team are as good as Effector, I expect them to get a set and in that case total points should go over in 4 sets. Details

Jastrzebski lost a lot when Lasko, Bartman and Pajenka lost. Derocco, Van Lankvelt and Shafranovich aren't great acquisitions so I expect them mid-table this season. They have two wins against Bedzin and Olstyn (3-2 both) and this opponent they are about to face today might be the best one they met this season. Even though they lost the last away match to Rzeszow 3-0, they are still a good team that won two sets against Gdansk home. Serhiy Kapelus and Wike are good receivers and they also have a very good setter Pilarz and Janeczek as the opposite. They can make it into playoffs this season and I'm sure that the home team won't have it easy today. I expect Bielsko to get a set, which would see this finish as an over since the margin is set low. Details