Volleyball Betting - In-depth Guide by Rivalry

Volleyball is one of the most popular sport games in the world. It is a no contact, two team sport popular with both Man and Women. In order to watch this sport and bet on it, it is important to know the rules of this game. So, make sure to read our in-depth guide on how to bet on Volleyball before placing any bets.

The Basics of Volleyball

The rules of the game are simple and pretty straightforward, and quite similar to tennis. Every Volleyball team consists of 6 players, and their roles can be: Setter, Libero, Middle Blocker, Outside Hitter, and Opposite Hitter. Those players can play in three standard formations: 4-2, 6-2, and 5-1.

The playing court is 9m x 18m divided by net into equal square halves. Every team can touch the ball a maximum of 3 times before passing or kicking it to the opposing side. If the ball touches the ground inside of the courts, the point is won.

The Volleyball match itself is divided into sets. Unlike tennis, where there are games, Volleyball sets only have points. To win a set, a team needs to score 25 points with a minimum of 2 points margin advantage. Therefore, the minimum result to win a set is 25-23. If both teams reach 24 points, then the advantage margin rule comes into play, and a team has to score two more points, so the ending result will be 26-24. In case of a tie again, the margin rule comes into play again until one team wins with 2 points advantage. A match can be Bo3 or Bo5. In the first case, the first team to win two sets won the match. In Bo5, a team needs to win three sets to win the match.  

The server is always the team that won the last point. After a team gains the serve, the members of that team must rotate in a clockwise direction.

Biggest Volleyball Competitions

The most important professional Volleyball tournaments across the globe are:

-      Volleyball World Championship

-      Volleyball World League

-      Volleyball Men's World Cup

-      FIVB Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup

Volleyball World Championship

World Championship is the biggest indoor Volleyball competition played once every four years. The tournament was first introduced in 1962, and since then, it has been organized by FIVB, the governing body of Volleyball. It is an international tournament featuring the 24 best national Volleyball teams in the main event.

Volleyball World League

The World League is the biggest annual indoor Volleyball event, created in 1990 by FIVB in an attempt to make this sport more frequent and accessible to wider audiences. Each year, a different country hosts this tournament for a total of 36 teams divided into three groups. Just like World Championship, it is also a competition between national Volleyball teams and not clubs.

Volleyball Men's World Cup

Online Sports Betting on Volleyball – How and Where?

When it comes to betting on Volleyball, it is quite easy to do so once you understand different types of volleyball markets and odds. The best Volleyball betting sites always make sure to cover all important events and provide high Volleyball odds on them. If you are wondering where to bet on Volleyball, make sure to check out our Volleyball betting markets, and you might find exactly what you are looking for.

Types of Online Volleyball Betting Markets

Online sports betting always comes with different types of markets. Betting on Volleyball is no different, there are also multiple Volleyball betting opportunities and things to bet real money on. Let's check out how to bet on volleyball and which types volleyball wagers we can place.

Match Winner

The most common volleyball bet one can place is a bet on the particular match winner. Similar to football betting, this bet is also known as Moneyline bet or 2-way bet. It's called 2-way because there are only two possible outcomes without a possibility for a tie. You simply place a volleyball wager on a team to win the match and wait for the match to end.  

Handicap Volleyball Betting

The handicap betting on Volleyball or point spread is a little bit more complex than regular match betting. Every volleyball match has two teams playing it, one of them being the favorite while the other one is often referred to as the underdog. The easier way to explain a handicap bet is via example. Let's assume Team A is the favorite and Team B is the underdog in a Bo3 match.

In our case, the bookmaker placed a margin of (+1,5 sets) on the underdog, Team B. If you decide to place your volleyball wagers on Team A, it means they have to win that match with 2-0 in order for your bet to be won. On the other side, if you place a bet on Team B, they can either win or lose 2-1. In both cases, your bet is won. In this scenario, Team B needs to win only 1 set.

Let's take the same scenario but in a Bo5 matchup. At the very beginning of the match, Team B has an artificial advantage of 0 - 1,5. So, if Team B loses the match with 3 - 2, we simply add their 1,5 handicap to the final result. Therefore, the match ended with 3 - 3,5, which means team B won that bet. In other words, the handicap of sets is always added to the final result.

It is also possible to bet on the handicap of points in a certain set. The same rules apply only the handicap is in points.  

Correct Score

As the name of this bet suggests, you simply try to guess the correct score. This type of bet always comes with high volleyball betting odds, especially in Bo5 scenarios.

Set Betting

Set betting on Volleyball is simply betting on a set winner. You can bet on a team to win a particular set. For example, Team A to win the first set.

Totals

Volleyball betting on totals requires a little bit of knowledge, and it has nothing to do with the winner. You can bet on total sets or total points. In case the margin for total sets is 4,5, you can place a volleyball bet on over or under it. If you bet on over, it means the match has to end with 3-2 the final result, no matter which team won. The same thing goes for total points, you bet on how many points will both teams score during a particular set.

Futures Betting

The Volleyball futures bet is a bet on the upcoming event. This means you can place your future bets even before the tournament starts. It is a fun way to bet and involves betting on different scenarios like who will be the tournament winner, the runner up, a team to reach the quarter-finals, which team will have the most aces, and which team will lose the least amount of sets and so on.   Due to the fact that futures betting takes place before the tournament, the volleyball odds on this kind of bet are always high.

Live Betting

The volleyball live betting option is reserved for experienced bettors who know their way around this sport and betting online. Instead of placing a bet before the match begins, live volleyball betting allows you to bet on that match while it is being played. It is easier to predict what will happen next in the match than to predict something while the match hasn't even started yet. You can monitor each team, see who has the advantage, who is serving next, and has the current momentum, and simply place a bet on them to win the next point or even the set. All top volleyball betting sites offer live volleyball betting so you won't have any trouble placing those bets.

The most important thing in Volleyball live betting is to be fast. The odds constantly change, and you need to be careful and act fast in order to get the most out of it.

FAQs

Can I Bet on Summer Olympics Volleyball Online?

Yes, you can place volleyball bets online on Rivalry during the Olympic games.

Is it legal for me to Bet on Volleyball Online?

Yes, as long as you are 18 plus years old, you can legally bet on Volleyball online from almost anywhere in the world. Rivalry’s Isle of Man gambling license is one of the industry’s gold standards and a thorough look at our regulatory framework should let you know that your money is safe with us.

What are the types of volleyball bets?

The types of volleyball bets are: Moneyline, handicap, correct score, totals, futures, and live betting.

What are important events in Volleyball?

Besides the Olympic games, the most important events in Volleyball are: Volleyball World Championship, Volleyball World League, Volleyball Men's World Cup, and FIVB Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup

What is the biggest volleyball tournament?

The biggest volleyball tournament is the Volleyball World Championship which is hosted once every four years.

Is volleyball good for betting?

Yes, Volleyball betting can be very good and profitable, especially because there is no tie in this game which gives you a higher chance to win.

What other sports can I bet on?

With Rivalry you can bet on a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, MMA, Aussie Rules, tennis, and many more.