Water Polo Betting at Betiton UK

In this water polo betting guide, we will cover everything you need to know to place bets on water polo in the UK. We’ll explain all the basics of how to bet on water polo, including the different types of bets you can make and some facts to consider before getting started at Betiton Sports Betting UK.

We’ll also dive into the most popular water polo betting markets and give you our top tips for betting on this sport. Finally, we’ll highlight the top competitions to bet on, including the Olympics, World Championships, and other significant water polo competitions.

🤑 Water Polo Free Bet	£10
🤽 Bet on Water Polo Competitions	World Aquatics Championships, FINA Water Polo World Cup, Water Polo at the Olympics, LEN Champions League
📈 Water polo Betting Markets	Outright Winner, Prop/Special Bets, Correct Score, Totals Betting
💳 Deposit Methods	VISA, Mastercard, Bank Transfer, Trustly, PayPal, AstroPay, MuchBetter, Skrill, Paysafecard

What Is Water Polo?

Water polo is a competitive team sport played between two teams of seven players. The goal is for a team to score goals by throwing the ball into the opponent’s net. The team with the most goals wins the match.

One of the most important rules in water polo is that players aren’t allowed to touch the bottom of the pool at any point during the game. They must tread the water for the duration of the match and are not allowed to touch or throw the ball with both hands. Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use both hands to defend his post.

Water Polo Betting Explained

Water polo betting online refers to placing a bet on a specific outcome in a water polo match or tournament based on your predictions for that match or event. Like betting on any other sport, you can place one or multiple bets, combine different markets, and try various bet types when betting on water polo in the UK.

A proper knowledge of the rules of water polo is required to bet on water polo, although it’s impossible to predict the results accurately every time. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to know what you’re betting on and stay updated with the latest news and updates before betting on a water polo match/tournament.

Water Polo Betting Odds

Water polo betting odds are the figures used by water polo betting sites like Betiton UK to indicate the probability of several outcomes occurring. Odds are provided for every possible outcome, whether it’s the likelihood of Team A or Team B winning, the country winning the water polo World Cup, or the number of goals scored.

The odds provided by a water polo betting UK site are used by bettors to base their bets on them and to calculate how much they can win if they place the bet. Before placing a bet, punters typically calculate the potential return based on the amount they want to bet.

If you’re new to water polo betting, it’s crucial to understand how these odds work to help you choose the right bets, understand the risk level your bet poses, and decide your bet amount accordingly.

Betiton UK website provides odds in the decimal format (the default), fractional, or American format. You can choose your preferred format from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. Most of our UK members find the decimal odds the easiest to read when betting on water polo, but it also depends on what you’re used to if you’re familiar with sports betting.

Water Polo Betting Markets

There are various water polo betting markets at an online sportsbook in the UK. If you like to bet on other team sports, you should find it relatively easy and straightforward to bet on water polo, but if not, these markets are simple enough to understand, even for beginners.

Below are some of the most common water polo markets you can find, including match bets, prop betting, and correct score betting.

Outright Betting – Match or Tournament Winner

Outright betting is the one bet common to nearly every sport you can bet on. It’s also the best bet to try if you’re new to water polo betting because it’s just about predicting the winner of a match or a tournament.

An example would be betting on Italy in a match between Italy and Croatia. The tournament winner is a similar bet, but instead of predicting who will win a single game, you’re betting on the country or club that will win the tournament.

Correct Score

Another one of the most popular water polo bets is the correct score, a direct bet that involves predicting the exact score of a selected match. The bookmaker provides various scores to choose from, and you have to select the one that you think is accurate.

For this bet to win, you need to guess the exact score. If there’s just one extra or missing point, you lose the bet.

Prop Betting (Special Bets)

Prop betting is an interesting way to bet on water polo because the options are virtually limitless. This involves betting on specific events rather than the game’s outcome, such as the first team to score a goal, the first or second quarter winner, or whether the total number of goals scored will be odd or even.

Period Betting

Period betting refers to betting on the events or outcome of one period. A water polo match is played in four periods, each lasting eight minutes. You can bet on the result of any of the four periods, including the score in one quarter or which team will win the second period.

Bet on the Most Popular Water Polo Competitions

Water polo is a popular sport in various parts of the world. Many prestigious tournaments and leagues occur throughout the year, showcasing some of the world’s most skilled players and club teams.

Below are some of the most important competitions, leagues, and tournaments in the water polo world for which we accept bets.

🤽 Water Polo Competition	📍 Place	📅 Dates
World Aquatics Championships	TBA	2027
Olympic Games	Paris	2024
FINA Water Polo World Cup	TBA	TBA
FINA Water Polo World League	N/A	N/A
LEN Champions League	Belgrade, Serbia	26th September 2023 – 8th June 2024
European Water Polo Championship	Belgrade, Serbia	2026
Pan American Games	Lima, Peru	10th September – 26th September 2027
French National Championship	France	2023 – 2024
Italian National Championship	Italy	1st October 2023 – 20th April 2024

World Aquatics Championships

The World Aquatics Championships, formerly known as the FINA World Championships until recently, is a major global sporting event for six aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, open water swimming, artistic swimming, and water polo.

Water polo at the World Aquatics Championships is an international water polo competition held every two years. The 2027 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest will be the 22nd edition of the tournament and will feature both men’s and women’s teams competing in four groups. The group stage is then followed by a Round of 16, Classification round, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final matches.

Olympic Games

Water polo is one of the oldest sports in the Olympic Games and has been part of the prestigious multi-sport event since 1900. The women’s water polo team was introduced to the competition much later on in the year 2000. The Olympic Games are a major betting event for all kinds of sports fans, including those who enjoy betting on water polo competitions.

The men’s tournament in the Olympic Games consists of 12 teams competing in groups of six in a round-robin format. The women’s tournament is limited to 10 teams competing in two groups of five teams. Both tournaments consist of a preliminary stage, followed by a knockout round, quarter and semi-finals, and the gold-medal game. The losing teams compete for the bronze medal.

FINA Water Polo World Cup

The FINA Water Polo World Cup is another important international water polo tournament that you can expect to see on any water polo betting site. Established in 1979, the tournament is organised by FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) every four years, usually in the year between the Olympic Games.

There are both men’s and women’s competitions, but they’re held as separate World Cups. The tournament is split into two divisions, and the top two teams from each division compete in the game. The top six teams from the first division and the top two from the second division compete in the Super Final.

FINA Water Polo World League

The FINA Water Polo World League was another significant water polo tournament organised by FINA. Founded in 2002, FINA organised the league annually and included a women’s league in 2004. The US has been the most successful country in the World League, followed by Russia and Spain.

From 2023 onwards, FINA ceased the Water Polo World League and announced that it will be replaced by the World Cup (described above). The last edition of the FINA Water Polo World League was in 2022, and it was won by Italy in the men’s competition and Spain in the women’s.

LEN Champions League

The LEN Champions League is one of the biggest water polo club competitions in Europe. Up to 18 teams compete in the league, which has been organised since 1963 by LEN (Ligue Européenne de Natation).

The format of the LEN Champions League consists of the preliminary stage, which lasts four days, followed by the Group Stage, which consists of six days of matches, and then the quarter-finals. The teams in third and fourth place from this stage compete in the LEN Euro Cup knockout stage, while the rest of the teams play another six matches to determine the final four teams.  

European Water Polo Championship

The European Water Polo Championship is also organised by LEN and held every two years. Both men’s and women’s competitions are part of the championships, contested by the top national water polo teams for both sides.

The next European Water Polo Championship, which will be held in 2026, will feature 16 teams. These consist of the host nation’s team, the top seven or eight teams from the 2024 European Championships, and the seven or eight teams that make it through the qualifiers. Both the men’s and women’s competitions will have the same format.

Pan American Games

The Pan American Games is a major multi-sport event and competition in the Americas. It’s held every four years, usually in the year before the Summer Olympic Games. Water polo has been one of 39 sports in the Pan American Games since the first event in 1951, but the women’s team started participating in 1999.

The United States has been the most successful country in the Games for both men’s and women’s tournaments. The format consists of four teams competing in two round-robin groups, with the final teams advancing to the knockout stage. There’s also a quarter-final and several semi-finals before the final between the last two teams standing.

French National Championship

The French National Championship, referred to as the Elite Championnat in France, is the most prestigious water polo club competition in France. Established in 1926, it’s been held annually in various locations around France since then. The championship was founded to identify and nourish the most talented water polo teams in France. Over the years, some of the most successful clubs in the Elite Championnat include Marseille and Strasbourg.

Italian National Championship

The Italian Water Polo National Championship, more commonly known as the Serie A1, is an Italian water polo national tournament. The top 14 men’s teams in Italy compete in the Serie A1, usually held annually.

The Serie A1 was established in 1926 and has been strongly dominated by Pro Recco, one of Italy’s most successful water polo clubs. Pro Recco has won the Serie A1 tournament a total of 35 times.

How to Bet on Water Polo at Betiton UK?

We’ve simplified water polo betting at Betiton UK with our user-friendly platform. You can easily check your account balance and create and submit your betslip. Here’s a step-by-step guide explaining how to bet on water polo at Betiton Online Casino:

1. Create a Betiton account or log in if you’re already a member.
2. Make a deposit (if necessary).
3. Go to the Water Polo section and choose the event you want to bet on.
4. Pick your desired markets and add your selections to your bet slip.
5. Enter your bet amount and click Place Bets to submit your betslip.

Live Water Polo Betting at Betiton UK

Live Water polo betting refers to in-play betting, which entails placing your bets during the match or event. Unlike pre-match bets, which can be placed until the last minute before the game starts, live betting can be done at any point during the game.

Water polo live betting offers very different odds when compared to pre-match betting. The odds are usually lower and fluctuate regularly depending on the action, so you’ll need to keep a close eye on them. Although returns are generally low when placing live bets, you can make better predictions once a game starts.

Our Water Polo Betting Tips

If you want to improve your odds of placing a winning bet on water polo, we’ve got a couple of expert tips to share with you.

However, before reading our water polo betting tips, remember that sports betting is always inherently risky. You cannot guarantee a win every time you place a bet.

• Compare odds – Before placing your bets, we advise you to shop around for the best betting odds and water polo betting lines to get the best value for your bets.
• Read the latest water polo news and updates – You can get valuable information for your bets when following the latest news.
• Check what tipsters are saying – Expert tipsters who publish their predictions don’t always get it right, but they usually conduct extensive research and past match analysis to come up with their predictions.
• Aim for smaller profits rather than risking it all for big wins – Take the small wins and manage your bankroll properly. It’s better to have a series of small wins rather than lose a big bet on one game/tournament.
• Use your sportsbook’s bonuses or promotions – Many sports betting websites offer water polo bonuses like Free Bets, which you can use for a chance to win a payout without spending any of your own funds.

Betiton UK Water Polo Betting Offers & Promotions

One of the abovementioned tips you can try at Betiton UK is using one of our bonus offers to bet on water polo. The Betiton Sports Welcome Offer gives you the chance to earn a £10 Free Bet to use on your favourite sports when you sign up and wager a minimum of £15.

The full T&Cs are on the promotion page, with all the information you should know before making your deposit.

Key features of the terms & conditions:

• Offer valid only to customers making a first deposit of £10 or more and making a qualifying bet in accordance with the free bet specific terms and conditions.
• Minimum wagering on the sport to activate the free bet is £15.
• Offer only applies to players who are residents of the United Kingdom.
• The Welcome Free Bet must be used at www.betiton.com within 14 days of being credited to your account.
• Customers who deposit using PayPal, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill or Skril 1-Tap will not be eligible for any free bet offer.
• Other terms and conditions apply.

Responsible Gambling at Betiton UK

When it comes to betting on water polo or any other sport, it’s vital to practice responsible gambling. This means never betting more than you can afford to lose and never chasing your losses. At Betiton UK, we take responsible gambling seriously and offer a range of tools and support to promote safe betting.

We encourage you to visit our responsible gambling page to learn more about the tools we offer and how to use them, such as deposit limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion options. We also provide links to professional organisations that can offer support for those who may need it.

Remember, gambling should always be fun and entertaining.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About Water Polo Betting