Faroe Islands vs Switzerland predictions, Jan 16, 2026

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In a highly anticipated handball European Championship match, Faroe Islands will face off against Switzerland on January 16, 2026. The two teams are evenly matched, as indicated by the bookmakers’ odds of 2.16 for the home team and 2.07 for the away team, with a predicted final score of 31:31.

Both Faroe Islands and Switzerland have had similar recent form, with no wins in their last few matches. This sets the stage for an intense battle on the court, where each team will be looking to secure a crucial victory.

Tactical strength will play a key role in determining the outcome of this match. Faroe Islands will have the advantage of playing on home turf, which could give them an edge over Switzerland. However, Switzerland will be determined to prove themselves and come out on top.

In conclusion, this match is shaping up to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams. With both sides eager for a win, fans can expect an exciting and closely fought battle until the final whistle.

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Faroe Islands 43.2%

Draw 11.7%

Switzerland 45%

Prediction (the most likely score): 31:31

Outrights of Handball European Championship Faroe Islands: 0.72% Switzerland: 0.72%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.1	7.6	2.04
	2.08	8.6	2.03
	2.1	8	2.1
	2.24	7.15	2.08
	2.14	8	2.05

Latest Results

09.01.26 Faroe Islands handball – Italy handball – 34:36 02.11.25 Denmark handball – Faroe Islands handball – 39:24 01.11.25 Norway handball – Faroe Islands handball – 34:26 30.10.25 Netherlands handball – Faroe Islands handball – 30:29 11.05.25 Faroe Islands handball – Ukraine handball – 35:27

30.10.25 Switzerland handball – Croatia handball – 26:29 11.05.25 Austria handball – Switzerland handball – 34:33 07.05.25 Switzerland handball – Germany handball – 32:32 16.03.25 Switzerland handball – Turkey handball – 30:27 12.03.25 Turkey handball – Switzerland handball – 34:38

Facts

Faroe Islands may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

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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