Netherlands vs Croatia predictions, Jan 19, 2026

Handball European Championship, on Monday,

Netherlands

Croatia

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In a highly anticipated showdown at the Handball European Championship, the Netherlands will host Croatia in a clash that promises to be a thrilling display of handball prowess. The upcoming match will see the Netherlands handball team, currently with a home advantage, facing off against Croatia in what is expected to be a closely contested encounter.

Recent form indicates that both teams have had mixed results in their past three outings, with each side securing a victory. The Netherlands handball team will be looking to leverage their home advantage to secure a vital win, while Croatia will be eager to demonstrate their tactical strengths on the road.

Bookmakers have given Croatia the edge with odds of 1.39 compared to the Netherlands at 4.28. Based on these odds, a predicted final score of 30:33 in favor of Croatia suggests a close-fought battle between the two teams.

With both sides showcasing skill and determination in recent matches, fans can expect an intense and competitive game as the Netherlands take on Croatia in this exciting handball showdown.

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Netherlands
24.2%
Draw
9.4%
Croatia
66.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 30:33

Outrights of Handball European Championship Croatia: 1.36% Netherlands: 0.68%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 3.6 10 1.38
MarathonBet 3.63 9.7 1.42
WilliamHill 3.75 10 1.4
Pinnacle 4.28 8.79 1.39
Best for US Customers 3.8 11 1.4

Latest Results

17.01.26 Sweden handball – Netherlands handball – 36:31
10.01.26 Netherlands handball – Norway handball – 30:33
08.01.26 Netherlands handball – Greece handball – 32:26
02.11.25 Norway handball – Netherlands handball – 33:37
01.11.25 Denmark handball – Netherlands handball – 40:24
17.01.26 Croatia handball – Georgia handball – 32:29
11.01.26 Germany handball – Croatia handball – 33:27
08.01.26 Croatia handball – Germany handball – 29:32
30.10.25 Switzerland handball – Croatia handball – 26:29
11.05.25 Croatia handball – Luxembourg handball – 30:20

Facts

  • In this match, Croatia is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Netherlands won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 133:142. (average 26.6:28.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.03.23 Croatia handball – Netherlands handball – 25:25
    08.03.23 Netherlands handball – Croatia handball – 32:27
    26.01.22 Netherlands handball – Croatia handball – 28:28
    10.06.15 Netherlands handball – Croatia handball – 24:27
    30.10.14 Croatia handball – Netherlands handball – 35:24

    Standings

    Final tournament

    Group A

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Spain 2 2 0 0 59:52 4
    2 Serbia 2 1 0 1 57:56 2
    3 Germany 2 1 0 1 57:57 2
    4 Austria 2 0 0 2 52:60 0

    Group B

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Denmark 1 1 0 0 36:24 2
    2 Portugal 1 1 0 0 40:34 2
    3 Romania 1 0 0 1 34:40 0
    4 North Macedonia 1 0 0 1 24:36 0

    Group C

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 France 2 2 0 0 88:54 4
    2 Norway 2 2 0 0 68:47 4
    3 Czech Republic 2 0 0 2 53:71 0
    4 Ukraine 2 0 0 2 48:85 0

    Group D

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Slovenia 1 1 0 0 41:40 2
    2 Switzerland 1 0 1 0 28:28 1
    3 Faroe Islands 1 0 1 0 28:28 1
    4 Montenegro 1 0 0 1 40:41 0

    Group E

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Sweden 1 1 0 0 36:31 2
    2 Croatia 1 1 0 0 32:29 2
    3 Georgia 1 0 0 1 29:32 0
    4 Netherlands 1 0 0 1 31:36 0

    Group F

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Iceland 1 1 0 0 39:26 2
    2 Hungary 1 1 0 0 29:21 2
    3 Poland 1 0 0 1 21:29 0
    4 Italy 1 0 0 1 26:39 0

    Handball European Championship Outrights

    1. Denmark: 1.35 (50.4%)

    2. Sweden: 7 (9.72%)

    3. France: 10 (6.8%)

    4. France W: 10 (6.8%)

    5. Iceland: 15 (4.54%)

    6. Norway: 17 (4%)

    7. Germany: 18 (3.78%)

    8. Spain: 40 (1.7%)

    9. Croatia: 50 (1.36%)

    10. Czech Republic: 100 (0.68%)

    11. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.68%)

    12. Slovenia: 100 (0.68%)

    13. Netherlands: 100 (0.68%)

    14. North Macedonia: 100 (0.68%)

    15. Hungary: 100 (0.68%)

    16. Serbia: 100 (0.68%)

    17. Montenegro: 100 (0.68%)

    18. Portugal: 100 (0.68%)

    19. Georgia: 100 (0.68%)

    20. Italy: 100 (0.68%)

    21. Switzerland: 100 (0.68%)

    22. Austria: 100 (0.68%)

    23. Poland: 100 (0.68%)

    24. Ukraine: 100 (0.68%)

    25. Romania: 100 (0.68%)

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