Croatia W vs France W predictions, Mar 05, 2026

Mar 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Handball European Championship Women, on Thursday,

Croatia

France W

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Match Preview: Croatia W vs France W – Handball European Championship Women

Date: March 5, 2026
Venue: Croatia

As the Handball European Championship Women unfolds, Croatia W prepares to host France W in what promises to be a compelling clash. Both teams head into this encounter with an unblemished record from prior matches, making it difficult to predict which side will seize an early advantage.

Croatia W, playing on home turf, will aim to leverage their familiarity with the environment and enthusiastic local support. Traditionally strong on defense, Croatia’s tactical discipline could play a crucial role in stifling France’s attacking prowess.

On the other hand, France W enters the match with a powerful reputation in European handball. Known for their dynamic offensive strategies and quick transitions, they will likely seek to exploit any gaps in the Croatian defensive setup.

With bookmakers placing Croatia at 35 and France at 1, the odds reflect the weight of expectation on the French side. However, the unpredictability of tournament play suggests that both teams could deliver a captivating performance. As neither has recent match data to inform trends, viewers can anticipate a closely contested matchup where tactical execution will be critical for success.

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Croatia
2.7%		 Draw
2.7%		 France
94.6%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 35 35 1

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Facts

  • In this match, France is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Croatia won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 83:108. (average 20.8:27).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.03.22 France W handball – Croatia W handball – 27:19
    03.03.22 Croatia W handball – France W handball – 19:21
    18.12.20 France W handball – Croatia W handball – 30:19
    09.06.13 Croatia W handball – France W handball – 26:30

    Standings

    Second stage

    Group 1

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 France W 2 2 0 0 75:27 4
    2 Croatia W 2 2 0 0 57:39 4
    3 Finland W 2 0 0 2 32:57 0
    4 Kosovo W 2 0 0 2 34:75 0

    Group 2

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Netherlands W 2 2 0 0 81:38 4
    2 Switzerland W 2 2 0 0 72:44 4
    3 Italy W 2 0 0 2 44:79 0
    4 Bosnia & Herzegovina W 2 0 0 2 38:74 0

    Group 3

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Germany W 2 2 0 0 74:39 4
    2 Slovenia W 2 2 0 0 57:42 4
    3 North Macedonia W 2 0 0 2 38:62 0
    4 Belgium W 2 0 0 2 43:69 0

    Group 4

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Montenegro W 2 2 0 0 61:48 4
    2 Faroe Islands W 2 1 0 1 50:54 2
    3 Portugal W 2 1 0 1 48:54 2
    4 Iceland W 2 0 0 2 47:50 0

    Group 5

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Sweden W 2 2 0 0 74:45 4
    2 Serbia W 2 2 0 0 76:56 4
    3 Ukraine W 2 0 0 2 48:67 0
    4 Lithuania W 2 0 0 2 53:83 0

    Group 6

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Spain W 2 2 0 0 73:37 4
    2 Austria W 2 2 0 0 68:52 4
    3 Israel W 2 0 0 2 52:77 0
    4 Greece W 2 0 0 2 37:64 0

    Ranking of third-placed teams

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Portugal W 2 1 0 1 48:54 2
    2 Ukraine W 2 0 0 2 48:67 0
    3 North Macedonia W 2 0 0 2 38:62 0
    4 Israel W 2 0 0 2 52:77 0
    5 Finland W 2 0 0 2 32:57 0
    6 Italy W 2 0 0 2 44:79 0

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