While soccer, tennis, and basketball always come up high on the sports popularity list, volleyball is actually the fifth most popular sport in the world. Volleyball has more than 900 million fans around the globe, increasing in popularity since the introduction of men’s volleyball into the Olympic Games in 1964. This was swiftly followed by the entrance of beach volleyball into the Olympics in 1996.
By why is volleyball gaining such popularity? Why should you invest in volleyball betting?
In terms of sporting entertainment, volleyball is a fascinating team sport to watch. Extremely fast-paced, you’ll find that all players are involved in complex strategies that work through the “pass, set, hit, and block” sequence. While there isn’t a great deal of running in volleyball games, watchers can enjoy the smooth transitions between players and the explosive bursts of rapid energy that engulf the court.
What makes volleyball even tenser is that games cannot end in a draw. There is always a winner in a volleyball match. This means viewers can really get behind their team. For those placing volleyball bets, there’s no need to worry about the possibility of a draw.
But which volleyball tournaments should you bet on? What volleyball championships are even available in Tanzania? Luckily, the Parimatch sports betting platform has a myriad of top quality volleyball events from all over the globe. Our competitive odds and diverse catalog of matches means that users can wager on popular volleyball tournaments from all over the world.
With so much choice available, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re betting on volleyball competitions, the Olympics is by far the most poignant volleyball event. This is closely followed by the World Championship and World Cup where countries from all across the globe battle it out to be the volleyball champion. The Nations League is another favorite world volleyball competition. In terms of club-level championships, fans tend to enjoy the FIVB Club World Championship, the CSV Club Championship in South America, and the CEV Champion League in Europe.
Be sure not to miss your opportunity to wager on all these volleyball games using the Parimatch platform. Whether you’re looking to place pre-match bets or you’d like to wager live, we have both pre-match and live volleyball betting available on our Parimatch sports betting platform. Download Parimatch betting app today or head to our browser-based platform for all your volleyball betting needs.
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How to Read Volleyball Odds on Parimatch
Whether indoor volleyball or beach volleyball is your poison, the Parimatch betting platform makes it simple for you to access bets on all your favorite volleyball events. Offering both live and pre-match volleyball betting, the Parimatch sports betting platform provides the most competitive online betting odds in Africa.
However, if you’re unsure how to read betting odds, you’ll struggle to place a wager on your favorite volleyball events. Understanding how to read volleyball odds means getting to grips with volleyball betting strategies. Odds vary depending on the type of bet you place, as each strategy has a different probability of being correct.
In general, lower odds indicate that a certain outcome is more likely, whereas higher volleyball odds mean that an event is less possible. The rarer a result is, the higher the odds. At the same time, decimal odds that we use on Parimatch, indicate how much you can win if the event happens. You just need to multiply the sum of your bet by the odds. The result is the sum of money you’ll get back (including your original wager).
Need more details about odds? Check out this detailed guide on how to read sports betting odds.
To strategically place bets on volleyball, it’s a good idea to understand a little about how these betting types work and how to read their associated odds on the Parimatch platform. If you’re wondering to yourself “How does volleyball betting work?”, here’s a quick guide to betting strategies and odds.
Before You Start Betting on Volleyball
First, you need to decide if you’re betting on pre-match volleyball or live volleyball. If you’re ahead of the game, you can place pre-match bets but if the game has already begun, you’ll be betting live.
How to bet on upcoming volleyball games
On the Parimatch website or app, go to the volleyball section and select “All upcoming” matches. Then click on the volleyball match that you’re most interested in betting on and you’ll see the types of bets you can place.
How to bet on live volleyball games
If you’d like to bet on volleyball matches while they’re in action, click on the “Live” tab in the volleyball section. Again, click on the match you’re interested in to see all betting options. You can also watch the game directly on the Parimatch platform.
Volleyball Betting Explained
How does volleyball scoring work?
To place strategic bets on volleyball, it’s important to know how the rules of the scoring system work. While scoring can vary between leagues and tournaments, in general, volleyball is played to the best of five sets. Each set is a race to score 25 points with a 2-point margin. The first four sets in a volleyball match are played to 25, but if a fifth set is necessary, it’s only played to 15 points.
Winner bets
The most simple form of betting is to decide which team you think is most likely to win.
The odds are 1.32 for Saaremaa to win and 3.10 for Selver Tallinn to win. Whether you’re betting live or before the match, you can select the likely winner easily by choosing either “1” for the the first team mentioned on the platform screen (in this case, Saaremaa), or “2” for the second team to win the match.
The odds are displayed in embolden black. In the scene above, the odds on Selver Tallin to win are 3.10, meaning they’re the underdog. If Selver Tallin did win, however, and you’d placed 10,000 TSH on this outcome, you’d be paid 31,000 TSH.
Betting on the correct score
Confident you’ll know who’ll win and by how much? The Parimatch betting platform allows users to bet on your predicted final outcome.
Exact score bets
| 3:0 | 2.50 | 3:1 | 3:25 | |
| 3:2 | 5.60 | 2:3 | 7.00 | |
| 1:3 | 7.40 | 0:3 | 12.00 |
For these bets to pay out, you must be correct on the exact final score. Take the example above. If you were to bet 10,000 TZS that the outcome would be 3:2 to the first team, you’ll be betting on odds of 5.60. If this turns out to be the correct score when the final whistle is blown, you’ll be paid 56,000 TZS.
Bet on volleyball sets
Parimatch enables users to bet on a wide range of set outcomes.
In pre-match betting, for example, you can bet on whether the total score of the first set is even or odd. Alternatively, you can bet on who will be the winner of each set.
Pre-match betting options also enable users to bet on the exact number of sets that may occur in the match, and whether there will be a fourth or fifth set. As with all pre-match betting, these odds stay the same, even when the match has begun.
Volleyball sets betting options
Will there be a 4th set?
| Yes | 1.55 | No | 2:30 |
Will there be a 5th set?
| Yes | 3.40 | No | 1:27 |
Exact sets
| 3 | 2.30 |
| 4 | 2.55 |
| 5 | 3.50 |
For those betting on live volleyball, you can bet in real-time on the total number of sets or who will win each set. When betting on live volleyball, the odds change as the live-action in the match changes the probability of particular outcomes. This means that Parimatch users can enjoy placing bets on set winners and total sets as the game plays out.
Totals betting on Parimatch
Totals betting is sometimes referred to as over/under betting. The concept is that the bookmaker provides scores that equal the total number of points per set or match. You bet on whether the total score of a set or match is over or under this number.
Totals bets
| Over | Under | |
| 199.5 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 198.5 | 1.75 | 2.01 |
| 200.5 | 2.01 | 1.75 |
Here, we can see that the bookmaker is suggests three options for the total number of points in a match. If you believe the score will be 198 or less and you bet 10,000 TZS on ‘Under 198.5’, you’d get an odds of 2.01. If the total score was 197, you’d get paid 20,100 TZS.
How to Bet on Live Volleyball Using Parimatch
Volleyball’s fast pace makes the game enthralling. Watching the intricacies of the complex strategies play out before you can be a real thrill.
While pre-match betting is exciting, live volleyball betting enables you to feel like you’re right in the center of the action.
Live betting takes you there so you can feel the energy of the game and place strategic bets on results based on real-time events. Imagine that you place a pre-match bet on the favorite team, only for their star player to twist her ankle in the first set. Your bet is much less likely to pay off.
However, if you know how to place smart bets when wagering on live volleyball, you’ll be able to place strong bets as game-changing occurrences happen.
The difference between pre-match odds and live volleyball odds
As noted before, pre-match betting occurs before the game has begun. All bets are closed by the time the first whistle blows. Pre-match bets tend to rely on your understanding of the history of the two players. The pre-match odds will give you an indication of the favorite and the likely results that could happen.
Using player history, team background, and knowledge of previous team clashes, you can place strategic bets on set or match outcomes before a game begins.
Whichever odds you bet before the game starts, will stay the same no matter what happens throughout the game.
Take the example below:
Gentofte Volley is the clear favorite to win this Danish volleyball game. To show this, the odds are low. That means if you were to be 10,000 TZS on Gentofte Volley to win, you’d get paid 10,100 TZS for this result. You’d only make a profit of 100 TZS.
However, imagine that you bet on Gentofte Volley to win, yet their opposite hitter, Christiansen, gets sent off for misconduct in the second set. Now Gentofte Volley is far less likely to win, so the odds should be higher. But, as you placed a pre-match bet, the odds stay the same. Even if they still win, you only make 100 TZS.
Betting on live volleyball is a different thing. The odds can change throughout the game.
What’s exciting about live volleyball betting is that real-time action affects the odds. As the game progresses, the odds change to reflect the new state of play.
Let’s take the same example. Now that Christiansen has been sent off, Gentofte Volley is less likely to win. As the bets are live, the odds change. Now that Christiansen is no longer in play, the odds are 5.20 that Gentofte Volley will win, and 7.50 that Ishoj Volley will win.
If the victory goes to Gentofte Volley, a pre-match bet will fetch 100 TZS profit. However, the person who places the bet on 5.20 odds has made a much higher return. If you had bet on the 5.20 odds following the real-time misconduct, a 10,000 TZS bet would have paid out 52,000 TZS. This would be 42,000 TZS profit.
In this sense, live betting can be very profitable if you’re quick to respond to on-court events. Just remember, this can go both ways. Imagine that Ishoj Volley wins. The pre-match bet at odds of 11.00 would pay out much higher returns than the later odds of 7.50.
How To Place a Volleyball Bet on Parimatch
If you’re looking for the broadest range of volleyball bets in Africa, Parimatch is the sports betting platform for you. Offering an intuitive Android app and responsive browser platform, you can conveniently access bets on global volleyball events from the comfort of your own home.
If you want to know how to bet on volleyball on the Parimatch platform, here’s a quick set of instructions to get you on your way:
- Before you can access our prime catalog of volleyball bets, you’ll need a Parimatch account. You can sign up by heading to the button marked “Sign Up” on the top right of the screen. Here is a detailed guide to Parimatch registration.
- Once you’ve registered for a Parimatch account, it’s time to deposit your funds and place your first volleyball wager. Here’s how to make your first deposit on Parimatch.
- Head to the volleyball section and decide on whether you want pre-match or live volleyball bets. Click “All upcoming” for pre-match volleyball wagers and “Live” for in-play volleyball betting.
- Next, select the volleyball tournament you’re interested in.
- Further, choose which match you’re going to bet on.
- The following screen will display all available bets. Scroll through the top menu to choose the bet type you desire. When you click the bet you’d like to place, it will become highlighted.
- Your betslip will also reflect how many bets you have.
- When you have finished selecting bets, click “Betslip” to complete your bets.
- If you’re placing multiple bets, you can either choose to place parlay bets or system bets in the betslip.
- Once you’re sure on which bets you’re placing, scroll down to hit “Place bet” to finalize.
Parimatch’s Top Volleyball Betting Tips and Tricks
Volleyball’s a quick game so you must pick up a few betting tricks early. Luckily, as the number one sports betting app in all of Tanzania, we know a thing or two about betting strategies.
How to develop a solid volleyball betting strategy
If you want to bet like a pro, you need a strategic volleyball betting plan that sees your risks pay off.
In general, when devising a betting plan, you need to understand that high odds mean that an outcome is less likely to occur. Conversely, low odds mean a result is more probable.
In this sense, when betting on volleyball matches, you need to get to grips with why odds are high for some teams and low for others.
If you’re the kind of person who likes a little flutter now and then, but isn’t out for serious winnings, you’ll want to bet on the favorite to win. Placing bets on the likely winner won’t yield top dollar, but it will most likely pay out something — even if that something is small.
If you like a big risk for a big reward, then you want to look at the more daring odds. Higher odds are placed on more precise predictions, such as the exact result of the match or the specific number of points scored in a set.
Another alternative is to balance the odds using over/under betting. While the odds on the underdog may be too risky, you can use totals (or over/under) betting to mitigate that risk. That way you’ll be getting better odds than betting on a favorite to win, but you’re more likely to get a payout than betting on the underdog to win.
Deciding on whether you place pre-match or live bets is another betting strategy for volleyball. While pre-match betting might feel like you’re playing it safe, you could miss out on some big winnings if unlikely events occur during the match and odds go even more in your favor. Some people prefer pre-match bets, however, as occurrences may take place that decrease the odds for live bets, resulting in a larger payout on pre-match bets.
To develop a volleyball betting strategy, you need to understand your tolerance to risk, know how much you can afford to lose if it goes wrong, and do your homework on the teams.
Whether you’re betting pre-match or betting on live volleyball, research into a team’s background can give you cues as to how they’ll play on the day.
What to pay attention to when betting on volleyball
To place wise bets, you want to do your research on the game before it occurs. If you’re betting on volleyball live, you also need to keep your eyes peeled during the game, just in case something changes.
But what exactly should you turn your attention to?
- Season Performance
The history of a volleyball team can tell you a lot about how they’ll perform. However, a historical streak of winning means nothing if their current season has been a disaster. You need to look at how they’ve been performing against who. Perhaps one team is struggling to beat particularly defensive sides. Or maybe a team is thrashing teams that favor a slower pace. Consider the breakdown of a team’s season and factor this in when placing bets.
- Recent Injuries
Has anyone on the team had a recent injury? While this could be physical like a broken hand or a sprained ankle, this could also be emotional. Any team members who have had traumatic experiences, such as a recent death in the family or a media uproar, will tend to perform poorly.
- Previous Rivalries
Do the two teams have a passionate history? Is there an ongoing feud between the two sides? If so, this will put pressure on the game. In this scenario, when two rivals meet head-to-head, you’re likely to see tighter scores.
- The Line-Up
On the day of the match, you want to pick the team with the best line-up. Has the coach chosen their best first team that day? Is the line-up weak compared to the opposition? Has a weak outside spiker been chosen for Team A in comparison to the world-class outside spiker on Team B? Know the team’s make-up.
- Tiredness and Distraction on the Court
For live betting, it’s vital to keep up to speed with the game. Watch the teams closely to see if anyone is starting to flag. Attempt to spot mistakes, like dropped balls or missed hits. Are these errors occurring in the same place on the court each time? If so, a player is likely suffering from exhaustion or getting distracted. Catching this early, before a true mistake is made by the team, can give you better odds.
If you’re live betting, keep the Parimatch platform open
When you’re betting on live volleyball, you need to be quick. Having good response time to on-screen action will help you to get better odds. In this respect, having the app or a browser tab open aids you while you’re watching the game. With the app ready at your fingertips, you can catch favorable odds before anything changes!
Pros of Volleyball Betting Using the Parimatch Betting App
As the technological era dawns on us, we can forget about long lines at the bookies. Instead, we can use our Android smartphones and iPhones to bet on pre-match or live volleyball from anywhere. Whether you’re watching the game snuggled in your own living room, or you’re catching it on the big screen at the pub, you can access the Parimatch sports betting app from the click of a button.
But what is it that makes the Parimatch betting app so good? Why do we outstrip all our competition in Africa when it comes to online betting? Here are the 10 reasons to download the Parimatch betting app right now.
- The Parimatch Betting App is Super Speedy
Volleyball is fast, and so is our app. Speed can be essential, especially when betting on live volleyball. A few seconds can make the difference between good odds and bad. That’s why we focus on providing a sports betting app that allows fast online volleyball betting at all times.
- You Can Rely on the Parimatch Betting App
Our tech-savvy team knows that our users want peak performance, no matter how many other Parimatch customers are on the platform. When you’re betting on volleyball, you want to be sure that the app won’t crash from high traffic or weak signal. Luckily, we’ve built a robust Android betting app that works every time.
- Convenient Volleyball Betting Straight From Your Smartphone
Thanks to our state-of-the-art sports betting app, you now have access to a phenomenal array of volleyball championships and league games to bet on. You can access our platform by downloading the Parimatch lightweight sports betting app directly to your Android smartphone or device. That way, you have a pocketful of volleyball bets available whenever you want a flutter.
- The Parimatch Betting App Isn’t Data Hungry
Been placing online volleyball bets with clunky websites and outdated apps? No doubt you’ve noticed that these old-fashioned systems eat away at your mobile data. Not only does this result in huge phone bills, but it can also leave you cut off from placing further volleyball bets. With this in mind, Parimatch has designed a lightweight sports betting app that doesn’t use much data at all — you’ll hardly notice it’s there!
- The Parimatch Betting App Doesn’t Hog Storage
There’s nothing worse than coming to take a picture with your smartphone, only to be confronted with full storage. While some betting apps take up a great deal of space on your device, Parimatch’s betting app is tiny. Using cloud storage for our data, our secure betting app barely interrupts your phone’s flow!
- Parimatch Offers the Broadest Catalog of Volleyball Betting Options in Africa
Download the Parimatch betting app to enjoy our extensive array of volleyball betting options. Choose from match or set bets, select winners, predict totals, guess on sets, or bet on points — and much more. The choice is yours!
- Access Global Volleyball Betting
Explore the world through sports betting using the Parimatch sports betting app. Without even leaving your bedroom in Tanzania, you can bet on European leagues, Latin American championships, Asian tournaments, world cups and more!
- Get Paid Easily With Parimatch’s Betting App
One of the great things about the Parimatch betting app is that you can have access to your winnings easily. While it’s super easy to deposit funds and place bets, it’s also simple to withdraw them. That means shorter wait times until the cash is in your hand.
- You’ll Enjoy Our Intuitive Interface
Committed to top-notch user experience, our developers have crafted a stunning dashboard with intuitive features. This makes our interface super simple to use — even for beginners. You’ll have no trouble navigating around our pre-match and live volleyball betting options, and you’ll find our betslip conveniently located at the bottom of the screen.
- Parimatch is Dedicated to Customer Service
We believe that our business is only as happy as its customers. This is why we commit ourselves to provide the utmost customer care to each user. Our dedicated support team is available for enquiries 7 days a week via telephone and email. Priding ourselves on responsiveness, our Parimatch platform also features a live chat function, so you can speak directly to one of our representatives.
Final Thoughts
If you’re keen to start betting on volleyball, download the Parimatch betting app today.
As the number one sports betting app in Tanzania, we’re offering the widest spread of volleyball betting options in all of Africa. Our intuitive Android app and responsive desktop platform enable users to make pre-match and live volleyball bets from wherever they are.
Want to give it a try? Bet real money on your favorite volleyball tournaments now and win big!
