USA vs China Prediction & Betting Tips - Nations League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Nations League Predictions
The USA will take on China at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League on Thursday morning. The USA have dominated this encounter since 2009, and our prediction is that they will be too strong for China in this match.
The USA enter Week 3 of the Nations League in good shape, having won six of their eight matches in the competition to date, which sees them currently sat in second place in the standings.
Jake Hanes is the team’s most productive player at the 2026 VNL, currently on 116 points, including 14 blocks, followed by veteran Matthew Anderson with 95 points in eight matches.
The Americans have won eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions, as well as each of their last six against their upcoming opponent.
Meanwhile, China have only won a single match in the 2026 VNL (against Cuba in Week 1), and after the results on the opening day in Week 3, they enter this match at the bottom of the table.
Bin Wang is the only Chinese player to have surpassed 100 points in the competition (104). Zihua Wen’s match average dipped in Week 2 - he now has 98 points in his eight matches.
That victory over Cuba was one of only two that China have managed in their last 21matches dating back to last year’s VNL.
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USA v China Best Betting Odds
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1.05 | 12.8 |
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1.03 | 11.5 |
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1.03 | 11.5 |
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1.06 | 7.8 |
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1.06 | 8.4 |
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USA vs China Form
USA and China's standings in the Nations League
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19 | 8 | 6 | 2 | +12 |
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4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | -12 |
USA and China Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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12 Oct 2025 - NORCECA Final Six
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6/6 (100%)
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1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
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1/6 (17%)
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1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
18 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
16 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
14 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
26 Jun 2025 - Nations League
21 Sept 2023 - Asian Games, Pool A
25 Aug 2023 - Asian Championship, Pool D
USA vs China Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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USA - China Key Points
- The USA is 28 places above China in the world rankings.
- The USA has won six of their eight matches in this competition.
- The USA has won each of their last six matches against this opponent.
- China has lost seven of their eight matches in this competition.
- China has only won two of their last 21 matches in all competitions.
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Our USA vs China Prediction
China has struggled to find any type of form in this competition, with their only victory across the first two weeks coming against a second-string Cuba. They enter Week 3 bottom of the table, but are guaranteed a spot in the next round since they are the Finals hosts.
The USA wrapped up Week 2 with an impressive victory over Serbia, while their only defeats in this competition have come against top-five-ranked opponents Italy and Japan. We feel the Americans will be too good in this one. Our USA vs China prediction is USA -2.5.
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