European Championship Water Polo, on Sunday,
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In an exciting water polo matchup at the European Championship, Montenegro will face off against the Netherlands on January 18, 2026. The home team, Montenegro, has won 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their competitive spirit and ability to come out on top in crucial games. On the other hand, the Netherlands has won 1 of their last 4 matches, indicating a slightly less consistent form leading into this matchup.
The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor Montenegro with a home advantage, setting them at 1.48 to win compared to Netherlands’ odds of 3.56. With a predicted final score of 14:12 in favor of Montenegro, it is clear that the home team is expected to perform well in this contest.
In terms of tactical strengths, Montenegro’s team cohesion and offensive prowess will be crucial factors to watch, while the Netherlands will look to capitalize on any defensive vulnerabilities and exploit counterattack opportunities. Ultimately, this matchup has the potential to be closely contested, and the final result may come down to which team can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.
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| Montenegro 61.4% |
Draw 13.1% |
Netherlands 25.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 14:12
Outrights of European Championship Water Polo Netherlands: 0.7% Montenegro: 0.7%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.47 | 7 | 3.6 | |
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1.47 | 6.9 | 3.69 | |
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1.5 | 6.8 | 3.3 | |
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1.47 | 7 | 3.66 |
Latest Results
| 16.01.26 Montenegro water polo – Spain water polo – 6:14 14.01.26 France water polo – Montenegro water polo – 12:13 12.01.26 Hungary water polo – Montenegro water polo – 13:10 10.01.26 Malta water polo – Montenegro water polo – 12:21 05.01.26 Montenegro water polo – Croatia water polo – 11:12 |
16.01.26 Hungary water polo – Netherlands water polo – 16:11 14.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Spain water polo – 7:14 12.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Israel water polo – 19:11 10.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Serbia water polo – 16:18 penalties 08.06.25 Great Britain water polo – Netherlands water polo – 3:27 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.04.25 Montenegro water polo – Netherlands water polo – 15:14 19.02.21 Montenegro water polo – Netherlands water polo – 13:7 10.01.16 Montenegro water polo – Netherlands water polo – 13:6 |
Standings
Preliminary
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hungary | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 49:23 | 9 |
| 2 | Montenegro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44:37 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41:41 | 3 |
| 4 | Malta | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31:64 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Greece | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54:24 | 9 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 48:22 | 6 |
| 3 | Georgia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 35:49 | 3 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:65 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Serbia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44:33 | 8 |
| 2 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 53:22 | 6 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39:38 | 4 |
| 4 | Israel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:66 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Italy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 56:26 | 9 |
| 2 | Romania | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 42:47 | 6 |
| 3 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 44:55 | 3 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36:50 | 0 |
European Championship Water Polo Outrights
1. Serbia: 2.75 (25.47%)
2. Spain: 3 (23.35%)
3. Greece: 3 (23.35%)
4. Croatia: 7 (10.01%)
5. Hungary: 9 (7.78%)
6. Italy: 12 (5.84%)
7. France: 100 (0.7%)
8. Netherlands: 100 (0.7%)
9. Georgia: 100 (0.7%)
10. Romania: 100 (0.7%)
11. Turkey: 100 (0.7%)
12. Montenegro: 100 (0.7%)
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