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As the European Championships Volleyball approaches, the clash between Italy and Finland on September 23, 2026, promises to be an exciting encounter at home for Italy. With Italy currently in exceptional form, having won all of their last five matches, they are positioned as clear favorites. Their recent victories demonstrate not only strong teamwork and tactical cohesion but also a robust defense and potent attacking options that have made them a formidable opponent in the tournament.
Finland, while slightly less dominant, has also been performing well, winning four of their last five matches. Their gameplay has shown improvement in offensive strategies, capitalizing on opportunities to score, and a consistent serve game that poses threats to their opponents. However, they will need to elevate their performance against a powerhouse like Italy, who thrive under home crowd pressure.
The bookmakers reflect these trends, with odds at 1.09 for Italy and 6.6 for Finland, indicating a strong leaning towards the home team. While Italy’s superior form and home advantage set them up as the likely victors, Finland’s recent improvements and fighting spirit could make for a closely contested match. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of tournament play.
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| Italy 87.6% |
Finland 12.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:0
Outrights of European Championships Volleyball Italy: 27.37% Finland: 2.93%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.06 | 6.5 | ||
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1.05 | 10.2 | ||
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1.05 | 7.3 | ||
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1.06 | 6.4 |
Latest Results
| 20.09.26 Italy volleyball – Denmark volleyball – 3:0 17.09.26 Italy volleyball – Slovenia volleyball – 3:2 15.09.26 Czech Republic volleyball – Italy volleyball – 1:3 13.09.26 Italy volleyball – Slovakia volleyball – 3:1 12.09.26 Greece volleyball – Italy volleyball – 0:3 |
20.09.26 Finland volleyball – Greece volleyball – 3:2 17.09.26 Finland volleyball – Estonia volleyball – 2:3 15.09.26 Netherlands volleyball – Finland volleyball – 2:3 13.09.26 Finland volleyball – Serbia volleyball – 3:0 12.09.26 Belgium volleyball – Finland volleyball – 2:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.09.18 Italy volleyball – Finland volleyball – 3:0 13.10.15 Italy volleyball – Finland volleyball – 3:0 25.09.13 Finland volleyball – Italy volleyball – 1:3 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Italy (A1) | Denmark (C4) | 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Finland (C2) | Greece (A3) | 3 : 2 |
| 3 | France (D1) | Portugal (B4) | 3 : 0 |
| 4 | Ukraine (B2) | Romania (D3) | 0 : 3 |
| 5 | Belgium (C1) | Czech Republic (A4) | |
| 6 | Slovenia (A2) | Serbia (C3) | |
| 7 | Poland (B1) | Latvia (D4) | 3 : 0 |
| 8 | Germany (D2) | Bulgaria (B3) | 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Italy (A1) | Finland (C2) | |
| 2 | France (D1) | Romania (D3) | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | Poland (B1) | Germany (D2) |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
3rd place
European Championships Volleyball Outrights
1. Poland: 2.35 (34.94%)
2. Italy: 3 (27.37%)
3. France: 7 (11.73%)
4. Germany: 10 (8.21%)
5. Slovenia: 11 (7.47%)
6. Belgium: 20 (4.11%)
7. Finland: 28 (2.93%)
8. Serbia: 50 (1.64%)
9. Romania: 65 (1.26%)
10. Czech Republic: 250 (0.33%)
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