Slovenia vs Montenegro predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Jan 09, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Handball European Championship, on Friday,

Slovenia

Montenegro

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In what promises to be an exciting clash between two talented handball teams, Slovenia will face off against Montenegro in the upcoming Handball European Championship match on January 16, 2026. Slovenia, playing on home soil, will look to build on their recent form, having won their last match. On the other hand, Montenegro will be eager to secure their first victory of the championship.

Slovenia’s tactical strengths lie in their solid defense and potent attack, led by key players who have been in excellent form. Meanwhile, Montenegro will need to regroup and find ways to break down Slovenia’s defense in order to come out victorious in this contest.

With bookmakers favoring the home team with odds of 1.33, Slovenia is expected to have the upper hand in this matchup. However, Montenegro should not be underestimated, as they have the potential to stage an upset and turn the tide in their favor. The predicted final score of 31:27 suggests a closely contested game with both teams having their chances to shine.

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Slovenia
69.9%		 Draw
9.4%		 Montenegro
20.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 31:28

Outrights of Handball European Championship Slovenia: 2.87% Montenegro: 0.72%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.28 9.8 4.7
MarathonBet 1.35 10 4.13
WilliamHill 1.3 11 4.5
Pinnacle 1.35 8.75 4.66
Best for US Customers 1.32 10 4.5

Latest Results

06.01.26 Slovenia handball – Kuwait handball – 36:23
11.05.25 Slovenia handball – Estonia handball – 36:30
07.05.25 Lithuania handball – Slovenia handball – 28:31
16.03.25 Slovenia handball – North Macedonia handball – 38:27
12.03.25 North Macedonia handball – Slovenia handball – 26:32		 09.01.26 Montenegro handball – Bosnia and Herzegovina handball – 36:25
01.11.25 Montenegro handball – Belgium handball – 27:27
31.10.25 Montenegro handball – Belgium handball – 34:30
11.05.25 Montenegro handball – Slovakia handball – 33:28
08.05.25 Finland handball – Montenegro handball – 28:33

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 4.
  • Montenegro may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Slovenia is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 346:264. (average 34.6:26.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.01.24 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 37:32
    12.03.23 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 37:30
    09.03.23 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 29:32
    22.01.23 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 23:31
    17.01.22 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 33:32

    Standings

    Qualification

    Group 1

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Slovenia 6 6 0 0 202:164 12
    2 North Macedonia 6 3 0 3 179:166 6
    3 Lithuania 6 3 0 3 164:168 6
    4 Estonia 6 0 0 6 156:203 0

    Group 2

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Hungary 6 5 1 0 203:158 11
    2 Montenegro 6 4 1 1 188:177 9
    3 Finland 6 2 0 4 151:177 4
    4 Slovakia 6 0 0 6 165:195 0

    Group 3

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Iceland 6 6 0 0 196:143 12
    2 Georgia 6 3 0 3 151:162 6
    3 Greece 6 2 0 4 151:168 4
    4 Bosnia & Herzegovina 6 1 0 5 143:168 2

    Group 4

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Spain 6 5 0 1 196:166 10
    2 Serbia 6 4 0 2 176:159 8
    3 Italy 6 3 0 3 190:182 6
    4 Latvia 6 0 0 6 165:220 0

    Group 5

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Croatia 6 6 0 0 200:139 12
    2 Czech Republic 6 4 0 2 163:147 8
    3 Belgium 6 1 0 5 138:169 2
    4 Luxembourg 6 1 0 5 133:179 2

    Group 6

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Faroe Islands 6 4 1 1 188:169 9
    2 Netherlands 6 3 2 1 205:192 8
    3 Ukraine 6 2 0 4 194:198 4
    4 Kosovo 6 1 1 4 162:190 3

    Group 7

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Germany 6 4 2 0 204:165 10
    2 Austria 6 3 2 1 180:176 8
    3 Switzerland 6 2 2 2 188:191 6
    4 Turkey 6 0 0 6 173:213 0

    Group 8

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Portugal 6 4 1 1 200:177 9
    2 Poland 6 2 2 2 184:190 6
    3 Romania 6 2 1 3 172:174 5
    4 Israel 6 1 2 3 176:191 4

    Ranking of third-placed teams

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Romania 4 1 0 3 114:119 2
    2 Italy 4 1 0 3 114:122 2
    3 Switzerland 4 0 2 2 120:130 2
    4 Ukraine 4 1 0 3 128:142 2
    5 Lithuania 4 1 0 3 99:120 2
    6 Greece 4 1 0 3 99:122 2
    7 Finland 4 0 0 4 103:131 0
    8 Belgium 4 0 0 4 82:120 0

    Handball European Championship Outrights

    1. Denmark: 1.45 (49.55%)

    2. Sweden: 6.5 (11.05%)

    3. France W: 7 (10.26%)

    4. Norway: 15 (4.79%)

    5. Iceland: 16 (4.49%)

    6. Slovenia: 25 (2.87%)

    7. Croatia: 30 (2.39%)

    8. Germany: 35 (2.05%)

    9. Spain: 41 (1.75%)

    10. Czech Republic: 100 (0.72%)

    11. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.72%)

    12. Netherlands: 100 (0.72%)

    13. North Macedonia: 100 (0.72%)

    14. Hungary: 100 (0.72%)

    15. Serbia: 100 (0.72%)

    16. Montenegro: 100 (0.72%)

    17. Portugal: 100 (0.72%)

    18. Georgia: 100 (0.72%)

    19. Italy: 100 (0.72%)

    20. Switzerland: 100 (0.72%)

    21. Austria: 100 (0.72%)

    22. Poland: 100 (0.72%)

    23. Ukraine: 100 (0.72%)

    24. Romania: 100 (0.72%)

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