Euro Volley 2023 prediction: Free advice from our volleyball prediction EXPERTS

Find out our free prediction on who will be the winners at EuroVolley 2023, as well as our expert predictions on the matches of the European Volleyball Championship (ECV). All the information you need for your sports betting!

Euro Volley 2023 presentation and predictions

This year's EuroVolley takes place between August 28 and September 16, 2023. Held in Italy, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria and Israel, the tournament pits Europe's 24 best teams against each other, all with the aim of becoming the 2023 CEV European Volleyball Champions.

Who can succeed reigning European and World champions Italy? How do you predict the tournament? Which countries are the favorites to win Euro Volley 2023? All the answers to these questions can be found on this page dedicated to the European Men's Volleyball Championship. Get ready to be excited by this exciting tournament!

Poland win Euro Volley 2023?

Poland lived up to their number one world ranking by becoming European champions. They were undefeated throughout the tournament and beat hosts Italy 3-0 in the final.

Our Euro Volley 2023 group predictions

For our Volleyball specialists, Italy is the great favorite for this Euro played in 2023. On sports betting sites, note that you can also bet on the group winners, during the group phase of the competition.

To help you out, here are our experts' predictions for each EuroVolley 2023 group. Each group requires a top-four finish to progress to the last 16.

Group A | Italy - Serbia - Germany - Belgium - Switzerland - Estonia

Italy are clearly expected to top Group A seeing they are the reigning World and European champions. The Italian team is one of the best in their current form, and should have no trouble dominating the group. Serbia and Germany are expected to join them in the second round. Behind them, Belgium and Switzerland are expected to fight it out for the final qualifying berth.

Our prediction for the winner of Group A: Italy, group winner.

Group B | Slovenia - Ukraine - Bulgaria - Finland - Croatia - Spain

Slovenia and Ukraine are expected to battle it out for top spot in Group B. Runners-up at the last two EuroVolley tournaments, Slovenia are no strangers to the event and will be no easy nut to crack. As for Ukraine, the world's 16th-ranked nation, they boast the likes of Oleh Plotnytskyi and certainly have plenty of quality to offer. Croatia and Spain are the two nations that should have the most trouble qualifying.

Our prediction for the winner of Group B: Slovenia, group winner.

Group C | Poland - Netherlands - Czech Republic - Montenegro - Northern Macedonia - Denmark

Without a doubt, Poland is the most eagerly awaited team in Group C of Euro Volley 2023. With the likes of Wilfredo Leon, Kamil Semeniuk, Mateusz Bienek, Bartosz Kurek and Marcin Janusz, Poland should have little difficulty in securing the first qualifying place for the Round of 16. Alongside the Poles, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Northern Macedonia - who are playing on home soil - can all look forward to the rest of the competition.

Our prediction for the winner of Group C: Poland, group winner.

Group D | France - Turkey - Portugal - Romania - Greece - Israel

Olympic champions in 2020, but fifth in the last World Cup and ninth in the last Euro, the French team will have to be serious from the outset in this Euro Volleyball 2023. With players of the caliber of Earvin Ngapeth, Antoine Brizard, Kévin Tillie , Nicolas Le Goff and Trévor Clévenot, the third-ranked nation in the world should nevertheless have the resources to take the first qualifying place. Watch out for the Turks, of course, who are never easy to handle.

Our prediction for the winner of Group D: France group winner.

Beginners - How does EuroVolley 2023 (ECV) work?

EuroVolley 2023 is the European Volleyball Nations Championship. Held every two years, it awards the title of European Volleyball Champion, second only to the world title. In terms of format, the competition is divided into two phases: the group phase and then the knockout rounds.

In 2023, the group phase runs from August 28 to September 6. During this first part, the 24 qualified teams are divided into 4 groups of 6 teams, the top four of which qualify for the knockout phase. A win earns 3 points, a tie-break win (3-2) earns 2 points, a tie-break loss (2-3) earns one point, and a loss earns no points.

The second phase, played between September 8 and 16, 2023, then begins with the Round of 16, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals and grand final on September 16 in Rome. A match for third place (and the bronze medal) is also organized between the two losers of the semi-finals.

After the group stage, the Round of 16 takes place with the following matches:

Group B winner - Group D fourth
Group D runner-up - Group B third
Group D winner - Group B fourth
Group B runner-up - Group D third
Group A winner - Group C fourth
Group C runner-up - Group A third
Group C winner - Group A fourth
Group A runner-up - Group C third

All in all, 76 intense and exciting matches are in store for us at Euro Volley 2023, enough to delight Volleyball sports betting fans. Don't miss out!

How to make good Euro Volley bets?

To make good Euro Volleyball predictions, get into the habit of following our specialists' advice:

Take into account the team's form
Consult the standings and find out what's at stake in the match
Note the statistics of both teams in the competition
Check the list of possible absentees
Assess the offensive and defensive form of both nations
Know the teams' international experience (Euro, World Cup, Olympic Games)
Consider the coming of the match

By systematically working on these 7 criteria of analysis around the EuroVolley 2023 matches, you should increase your chances of making a success of your sports bets at online bookmakers. In any case, our European Volleyball specialists use these parameters as a basis for reflection.

EuroVolley statistics for your sports betting and predictions

To make a Euro Volley 2023 prediction, you also need to know some useful betting statistics. Here are the key figures for the ECV European Volleyball Championship, from the most recent edition of the competition:

Average points per game: 169
Correct score 3-0: 42% of matches
Correct score 3-1: 37% of matches
Exact score 3-2: 21% of matches
Matches with a comeback (0-2 / 3-2): 4%.
Average point difference in 1st set: 5.6 points
Average point difference in 2nd set: 5.8 points
Average point difference in 3rd set: 5.3 points
Average point difference in 4th set: 4.9 points
Average point difference in 5th set (tie-break): 4.4 points
Average point difference per set: 5.2 points
Both teams win a set: 58% of matches

To sum up, don't hesitate to predict matches with at least one set won by each team at this EuroVolley 2023, as well as a difference of at least 5 points in the first three sets played. This should enable you to accumulate some winning bets on the competition.

In short: how to correctly predict Euro Volley in 2023?

In short, you need to follow a few simple, logical rules to get the most out of your Euro Volley bets this year. In addition to following the written predictions published by our tipsters, get into the habit of analyzing each match before betting, consulting the statistics of each team, and keeping an eye on the rankings and stakes of the matches. This should help you to perform at your best at this European Volleyball Championship 2023.

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Euro Volley 2023 Predictions & Betting tips