Champions League Volleyball: Guaguas vs Perugia Analysis and Tips

This Champions League match will be a classic meeting between a Spanish underdog and a European giant. CV Guaguas will host the big team Sir Safety Perugia in what on paper is a very tough task for the home team. The teams meet in the Champions League group stage and Perugia won both matches.

Perugia are among the favorites to win the entire tournament and are fielding one of Europe's strongest squads, while Guaguas have impressed by making it this far and are playing with little pressure.

CV Guaguas

Guaguas had to go through playoff games to qualify for this quarter-final. There they beat Montpellier Volley over two legs, with a 3–1 home win and a 2–3 away loss. However, it was enough to advance as they secured enough sets overall.

This weekend they played a league match against bottom team Tarragona, where they won comfortably 3–0 and got a good boost for this Champions League match against the world's best volleyball team in Perugia.

Sir Safety Perugia

Sir Safety Perugia made a clean sweep of the Champions League group stage and advanced straight to the quarter-finals. They have shown consistent top form throughout the tournament.

They have also dominated in the Italian SuperLega, advancing to the play-offs after three straight 3–0 wins against Vero Volley Monza. The team appears to be one of the biggest favorites to win the entire Champions League.

Match analysis

Perugia come into the match with immense quality in every aspect. They have a very aggressive serve pressure, high blocking and an attacking force that few teams in Europe can match. The pace of their game makes it difficult for opponents to establish a rhythm.

Guaguas, on the other hand, are strong at home and rely heavily on energy, crowd and structured play. They will need to deliver at the highest level in reception to have a chance in this match. If the first reception fails, Perugia will punish them brutally in the transition game. Perugia are clear favorites and should win this match.

Volleyball at: CV Guaguas – Sir Safety Perugia: Sir Safety Perugia -2.5 handicap (2.10)