European Championships Volleyball, Arena 8888 Sofia (Sofia) on Wednesday,
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The upcoming volleyball clash between Poland and Bulgaria on September 16, 2026, promises to be an intriguing match-up in the European Championships. With Poland hosting the event, they come into the match in formidable form, having won their last five outings. Their recent performances highlight a well-rounded team that excels in both offensive plays and defensive solidity, making effective use of precise serves and strong block formations.
Bulgaria, while slightly less dominant, is also in good shape, with four victories in their last five matches. They have showcased a balanced approach, blending powerful spikes with strategic digs, although they will need to elevate their game to counter Poland’s home advantage.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.4 for a Polish victory and 2.78 for Bulgaria, reflecting Poland’s favored status. Our model suggests a 66% chance of a home win, while Bulgaria holds a 34% chance of an upset. While Poland’s recent form positions them as the frontrunners, Bulgaria’s resilience and tactical discipline mean they cannot be underestimated. As the match approaches, both teams will be eager to assert their dominance in this pivotal encounter.
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| Poland 66.6% |
Bulgaria 33.4% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.36 | 2.70 | ||
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1.44 | 2.86 | ||
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1.38 | 2.80 |
Latest Results
| 15.09.26 Poland volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 3:0 13.09.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Poland volleyball – 0:3 12.09.26 Poland volleyball – Israel volleyball – 3:0 10.09.26 Poland volleyball – Portugal volleyball – 3:0 05.09.26 Poland volleyball – Finland volleyball – 3:0 |
14.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – Israel volleyball – 3:1 12.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 1:3 11.09.26 Portugal volleyball – Bulgaria volleyball – 0:3 09.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 25.08.26 Bulgaria volleyball – Czech Republic volleyball – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.07.26 Bulgaria volleyball – Poland volleyball – 0:3 23.05.26 Poland volleyball – Bulgaria volleyball – 3:0 19.07.25 Bulgaria volleyball – Poland volleyball – 3:2 30.05.25 Poland volleyball – Bulgaria volleyball – 3:2 04.06.24 Poland volleyball – Bulgaria volleyball – 3:1 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Italy | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:6 | 8 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Greece | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Sweden | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3:12 | 1 |
| 6 | Slovakia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Poland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12:5 | 12 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Portugal | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:12 | 4 |
| 5 | Israel | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 6 | North Macedonia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0:12 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Finland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:4 | 10 |
| 2 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Denmark | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Serbia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 2 |
| 6 | Estonia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | France | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Germany | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12:7 | 11 |
| 3 | Romania | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | 7 |
| 4 | Turkey | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 5 | Latvia | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:13 | 3 |
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