Volleyball Betting
Volleyball is second nature to most South Africans from an early age as most schools promote the sport for young males and females. This introduction to the sport has made betting on volleyball a firm favourite with local punters. Mzansibet is among the leading betting sites that offer Volleyball betting with excellent coverage and competitive odds. Punters can bet on all the world-class championships on a safe and legal betting site. Mzansibet is dedicated to bringing fans the ultimate volleyball betting experience, designed for those who live and breathe the sport. All you need to do is register and join the action today.
How to Bet on Volleyball
Mzansibet brings you full coverage of volleyball betting across league games, cup matches and major international tournaments. With volleyball being a year-round sport, you’ll find action almost every day during the season which gives punters endless betting opportunities. The most common bets are on the popular European leagues but there are also a wide range of international fixtures. Volleyball betting on Mzansibet is unique compared to basketball or football because of the way the game is structured and scored. Matches are usually played best-of-five sets with each set won by reaching 25 points and holding at least a two-point lead. We have formulated a step by step guide to bet on Volleyball at Mzansibet:
- Visit the Mzansibet website and click on the Register button. Fill in your details such as name, email, mobile number and password. Confirm your registration to set up your betting account.
- Once your account is active, head over to the Deposit section. Choose your preferred payment method, enter the amount you’d like to deposit and confirm the transaction.
- From the sportsbook menu on the left side of the home page select Volleyball. Here you’ll find a list of upcoming matches, live games and tournaments to bet on.
- Click on the game or tournament of your choice and make your selection/s.
- Enter your stake amount in the bet slip and confirm the bet.
Tips for beginners
One of the more unique features of Volleyball is that the sport can be played on hardcourts which are mainly indoors and there is also an entire tour for Beach Volleyball so these are some of the considerations punters must take into account before betting. Here are some useful tips for the punters that want to start betting on Volleyball.
The golden rule of all betting is when you’re just beginning, it is best to start with small stake wages This allows you to learn how volleyball betting works without risking too much of your money. The current form of the teams provides valuable insight for the punters. Check how teams have performed in their recent matches, including winning streaks, type of surface or struggles against a particular opponent. Numbers can give you the edge. Look at key stats such as attack efficiency, blocking strength, serving success and head-to-head history between teams. While top-ranked teams often win, volleyball can be unpredictable. Underdogs frequently surprise fans and offer better betting value. Explore handicap markets or set betting when you think a lower ranked team has the potential to push the favourite. Set a budget before you start betting, stick to it and never chase your losses. Volleyball outcomes aren’t just about skill especially when it comes to Beach Volleyball as the weather can seriously influence the match.
Volleyball Betting Markets
While Volleyball betting does not have the hundreds of betting markets that is found in sports like football, there are enough different types of bets that can make it very exciting. Before you plunge into Volleyball betting it is crucial that you understand what each of the bets actually entail. These are the most popular Volleyball bets you will find on the Mzansibet site.
Match Winner Bet
This is a wager on which team you believe will win the match and is the most straightforward of all bets. To place a match bet, first go to the Mzansibet sportsbook and choose the volleyball tournament you want to bet on. Next, locate the specific game. The ‘home’ team will appear on the left and the ‘away’ team on the right. Volleyball does not allow draws, so your only options are home (1) or away (2). Just click on the odds, enter your chosen stake, and then press ‘Place Bet’.
Set Winner
This market lets you bet on which team will win a specific set in the match. For example, if Team A has 24 points and Team B has 23, play continues until one team leads by two points. If Team A scores the next point to reach 25–23, they win that set and your bet on them would be successful. Volleyball matches are usually played as best-of-five or best-of-three sets. This means the first team to win three sets (in a best-of-five) or two sets (in a best-of-three) wins the overall match. Set winner bets can be rewarding especially if you know a particular team is a fast starter in matches.
Handicap Betting
You can also add a handicap to a match bet to make things more exciting. A handicap is used in betting to balance the odds when one team is much stronger than the other. For example, if Brazil are big favourites to beat Switzerland, the straight match odds might be too low to offer good value. By applying a handicap, the favourite must overcome a virtual disadvantage to win. If you bet on Brazil with a -2.5 handicap, they would need to win 3–0 in sets for your bet to succeed. On the other hand, if you bet on Switzerland with a +1.5 handicap, your bet wins as long as they lose 3-2.
Total Points
In both indoor and beach volleyball, you can bet on the total number of points scored in a match. This market lets you predict whether the overall points will go over or under a set number. Keep in mind that indoor volleyball is usually played as a best-of-five sets, while beach volleyball is played as best-of-three. In theory, the minimum points in an indoor match would be 75 (if one team won 25–0, 25–0, 25–0) which is highly unlikely. If the match is between two even strength teams, then the points total is likely to be higher as the sets will be closer. If one team is much stronger than the other, then the points are likely to be lower.
Correct Score
This is a more specific type of match bet where you predict the exact score of the match in sets. In indoor volleyball, possible outcomes range from 3–0 to 3–2 for either team. In beach volleyball, results range from 2–0 to 2–1. This type of bet usually has excellent odds as it is not the easiest of bets to predict.
Outright winner bets
Mzansibet allows you to bet on the biggest volleyball competitions through long-term markets. These bets let you predict the overall winner of a tournament or in events like the Olympics, even back a team to win any medal instead of just gold. Many volleyball tournaments start with a group stage before moving into knockouts which also opens up betting on group winners. This is a smart option if you believe a team will perform strongly in the group phase even if they may not go on to claim the championship.
Volleyball live betting feature
Live betting this is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy volleyball. It lets you place bets while the match is happening, keeping you right in the middle of the action. Many of the same markets such as match winner, set winner or total point are available, with odds constantly updating to match what’s happening on the court. If you follow the game closely, you can spot great opportunities as momentum shifts and place bets accordingly.
How to Read Volleyball Odds
Mzansibet offers very competitive odds on all Volleyball tournaments and punters have the opportunity to decide in which format they would like the odds to be displayed. These are the various formats that you can view the odds in
Decimal Odds
Decimal odds are the most widely used in South Africa and are the easiest to read. They show you the total amount you will get back for every R1 you bet, including your stake. For example, if the odds on a Volleyball team are 2.50 and you place a R200 bet, you will receive R500 in total (your R200 stake plus R300 profit). Decimal odds are straightforward and that’s why they are the standard on most betting sites.
Fractional Odds
Fractional odds are also quite common for South African punters. These odds show the potential profit compared to your stake. For example, 3/1 means you win R600 profit for every R200 bet (so R800 total return including your stake). A less obvious one is 5/2, which means for every R200 bet, you make R500 profit (R700 total return). While they might look tricky at first, fractional odds are quite easy to understand.
American Odds
American odds work a little differently and are shown with either a plus (+) or minus (–) sign. A positive number shows how much profit you’ll make on a R100 bet, while a negative number shows how much you need to bet to make R100 profit. For example, +200 means a R100 bet will give you R200 profit (R300 total return). On the other hand, –150 means you need to bet R150 to make R100 profit (R250 total return). These odds are popular in the USA, thus the name but are rarely used by South African punters as they can be confusing.
Major Volleyball Tournaments Covered by Mzansibet
Due to the diverse nature of Volleyball where matches are played indoors and also on the beach, there are tournaments happening all year round. The pinnacle of these events is the Olympics Games which of course occurs only every four years. We will now take a closer look at the most popular tournaments covered by Mzansibet
Volleyball World Cup
The Volleyball World Cup is a global tournament where the best men’s and women’s teams compete. It takes place once every four years. Since 1991, it has also been used as a qualifying event for the Olympic Games, as it is held the year before the Olympics. The tournament originally only included teams from three continents but later grew to include countries all over the globe.
Olympic Volleyball
Volleyball made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games with 10 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams and by the 2004 Athens Olympics, the tournament had grown to include 12 teams in each category which makes it one of the most prestigious and widely watched events in the sport. Beach volleyball also shines on the global stage through the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, held every two years where top men’s and women’s teams compete and showcase the sport’s unique blend of athleticism, skill and visual appeal on the beach.
Volleyball World Championships
The FIVB Volleyball World Championships are the oldest and biggest international competitions in the sport with the men’s event first held alongside the Olympics before shifting to two years after the Games in 1964 and evolving its qualification system over time to allow more teams entry. The women’s edition, launched in 1952 is the oldest of the “Big Three” tournaments (World Championships, World Cup, and Olympic Games) and is played every four years. All of these tournaments feature loads of matches which gives punters the opportunities to monitor the form of the various teams and players. The key to betting on these major events is doing your research as that is invaluable if you want to be successful with your wagers.
Conclusion
Volleyball betting in South Africa is gaining serious momentum and Mzansibet has quickly become the favourite betting site for players wanting to wager on the sport. All the international tournaments and even beach volleyball betting odds are excellent on the Mzansibet. From straightforward bets like predicting the match winner to more detailed options such as set betting, total points or handicap markets, you’ll find everything you need to make betting more thrilling.
To make things even better, Mzansibet welcomes new players with a generous first deposit match bonus of up to R500 which gives you the perfect boost to start your volleyball betting journey. All it takes is a quick registration and you’re ready to join the Mzansibet team right away.