Volleyball Nations League Betting Odds & VNL Betting Lines

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What is the Volleyball Nations League (VNL)?

The FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League is an international volleyball competition contested by the highest-ranked teams in the world. Unlike professional leagues, it’s an international competition, not a club competition. It’s similar to the European League but available to countries from every continent.

The competition was launched in 2018 and has been played yearly since (excluding the Covid-19-affected 2020 season). It is widely regarded as one of the leading volleyball tournaments in the world. There is also a Nations League women’s volleyball tournament that was also first played in 2018.

When is the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League?

The 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League runs from June 11 to August 3. The three weeks of pool play are contested in venues across the world, with Ningbo, China, hosting the final round.

History of the Volleyball Nations League

The concept for Nations League volleyball was launched in 2017 when the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) announced that it was planning to shake up the way international tournaments were contested. The following year, it announced that the Volleyball Nations League would replace the World Grand Prix and World League for both men and women. Today, 18 teams compete in the Nations League.

France is the most successful team in Nations League history, winning 2 gold medals and 4 total medals. Russia also has 2 gold medals, but no other top-3 finishes. Poland has the most medals, with 5, including 3 bronze medals.

Which Teams Played in the Volleyball Nations League 2025?

Sixteen teams qualified for the Volleyball Nations League 2023:

Format & Schedule of the Volleyball Nations League 2025

There are 3 weeks of pool play. Each week, the 18 teams are divided into groups of 6. Every team plays 4 games each week of pool play for a total of 12 games. After pool play, the top 8 teams will advance to the quarterfinals. However, as host, China is guaranteed a spot in the top 8 and will be awarded the no. 8 seed if it does not finish in the top 7. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final are all single-elimination games. There is also a bronze medal game for the two semifinal losers.

How to Bet on the Volleyball Nations League & Volleyball Bet Types

The FIVB Nations League is one of the world's most hotly contested volleyball tournaments, and there are many betting opportunities to take advantage of. If you're new to volleyball betting or sports betting more generally, here are some of your options when backing your favourite national team:

• Winner: A wager on the match winner of a fixture in the Nations League. This is one of the most popular betting options and can also be applied to the outright tournament winner if you wish.

• Sets: International volleyball matches are played to the best of five sets. So, you can bet on the number of sets you think will be played in a fixture.

• Set handicap: This is a wager on the winner of a fixture after a handicap has been applied to the favourite.

• Points: A bet on the total number of points that a nation will earn in a fixture.

• Point handicap: A bet on the total number of points a nation will earn in a fixture, with the favourite starting with a handicap. Learn more and get some handicap betting tips and advice with our handicap betting guide.

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Live Betting Options for Volleyball Nations League

While many fans make their volleyball predictions before the start of a fixture, you can place several live bets on the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League at Stake.com. Popular live bets include the team to win the next point and the number of faults, for instance. If you’re new to volleyball betting, you can refer to our guide that explains the differences between pre-match and live betting at our online sportsbook.

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Volleyball Nations League Betting Odds & Payouts

You can adjust the settings in your Stake.com account to determine how you wish to see volleyball odds, opting for decimals (2.0), fractions (2/1), or the American format (+200). The odds all mean the same thing; the only difference is how they’re represented. As a fiat and cryptocurrency sportsbook, we process any withdrawal requests instantly, meaning you can get your hands on your volleyball winnings immediately. Several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Litecoin, are all options.

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Volleyball Nations League Betting Tips, Picks & Strategies

Before betting on the Nations League, it’s helpful to put together a simple volleyball betting strategy to help you make your selections. With that in mind, here are some volleyball betting tips from our betting experts that you can use to guide you:

• Understand how a volleyball match works and how it’s split into sets. You should watch some live volleyball before placing your bets so you know what to expect.

• The preliminary round of the Nations League offers good value betting, so don’t just wait for the knockout stages to place your bets.

• Read our comprehensive sports betting guide on the Stake blog for more tips and information on how to make winning volleyball selections at Stake.com.

• Volleyball is played throughout the season and is not only an international sport. Watch indoor games from domestic leagues for more volleyball action.

• Don’t blindly follow the advice of so-called experts. The success of previous betting recommendations doesn’t guarantee future success.

• Take advantage of bet bonuses and promotions to increase your winning chances.

Be sure to also check the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League tournament for more volleyball betting odds and opportunities.