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Azerbaijan vs Netherlands Women Live Stream & Tips – Oranje to Bounce Back at EuroVolley 2026

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Last updated: Fri 28 Aug 2026 08:55
Azerbaijan's only significant challenge in the tournament resulted in a heavy loss to Belgium, suggesting limited competitiveness against the Netherlands. The analysis strongly favors Oranje to win, recommending a –11.5 point handicap for bettors. The key insight is that Azerbaijan is unlikely to trouble the Dutch, making the Netherlands a safe and smart pick for those seeking decisive outcomes in their wagers.
Vedran Ostojic 3 hours ago
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The battle for second position in the group is on in Baku as Azerbaijan and the Netherlands lock horns on Friday afternoon. The latest odds are heavily going in favor of Oranje, who won their last four head-to-head meetings. 

Azerbaijan Battling for Second Place 


Azerbaijan had certain problems in the first round against underdogs Portugal, but ultimately got away with all three points with a 3-1 victory, while cruising past Spain 3-0 in front of an electric Baku crowd in the follow-up clash. 

In the third round, the co-hosts almost wasted a 2-0 lead against Romania, waking up in the tiebreaker to win 15-8, while their first and only loss so far was registered on Wednesday against Belgium, 3-0. 

Azerbaijan are currently third in Group C with eight points, and any type of victory today would push them up to second position. 

Netherlands Looking to Bounce Back 


The Netherlands struggled in the opening clash against Romania, ultimately winning a five-set thriller, then claimed two consecutive victories in straight sets against Portugal and Spain. 

Yesterday, Oranje locked horns with another unbeaten team, Belgium, recovered from a two-set deficit to force a tiebreaker but ultimately lost 3-2 to their neighbouring rivals and are now forced to battle for second spot against Azerbaijan. 

They recently participated in the Volleyball Nations League 2026 final tournament after finishing 7th in the regular season with a 7-5 record, but couldn't do much in the quarterfinals, losing to Italy in straight sets. 

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Verdict

Azerbaijan had just one big test so far in the tournament, where they were easily outclassed by Belgium. I don't see them doing a lot of damage to the Netherlands, so Oranje to win in a –11.5 point handicap is my top choice. 

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Vedran Ostojic

Sports Editor • 10+ Years Of Experience in Football, Basketball, Handball & Volleyball

Vedran is a passionate sports enthusiast and covers European football, basketball, volleyball and handball.


With a particular love for the English Premier League, he's been writing about sports online for more than a decade since completing a degree in literature and sports journalism.
 
The primary areas of focus include top European football leagues (mainly EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga), basketball (EuroLeague, NBA & WNBA), Handball and Volleyball.

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