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In the upcoming EHF Champions League clash, HC Vardar Skopje will host HBC Nantes on September 16, 2026. Vardar enters this fixture with an impressive record, having secured victories in four of their last five matches. Their recent form suggests a resurgence in confidence, bolstered by solid team dynamics and tactical cohesion.
Conversely, HBC Nantes comes into this match in top form, boasting an unblemished record with five consecutive wins. Their attacking prowess has been a standout feature, along with a disciplined defensive setup that has effectively stifled opponents. The away side’s experience in high-pressure matches could play a crucial role in this encounter.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form, offering odds of 4.09 for a home win against 1.38 for an away victory, indicating a strong favor towards the French side. Our model predicts a 21.8% chance of a Vardar win compared to a 70.6% probability of a Nantes victory.
As Vardar seeks to leverage their home advantage and Nantes aims to maintain their winning streak, this matchup promises to be a compelling contest. However, while Nantes may appear the favorites based on current performance, the unpredictable nature of handball means that anything can happen on the court.
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| Vardar 22.7% |
Draw 9.9% |
Nantes 67.5% |
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Betting Odds
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4.00 | 8.50 | 1.37 | |
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4.15 | 9.25 | 1.37 | |
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4.24 | 9.60 | 1.43 | Watch and Bet |
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4.06 | 10.28 | 1.38 | |
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4.10 | 9.80 | 1.38 |
Latest Results
| 10.09.26 MT Melsungen – HC Vardar Skopje – 33:31 04.09.26 HC Vardar Skopje – Eurofarm Pelister 2 – 32:18 20.08.26 HC Vardar Skopje – RK Nexe – 33:27 18.08.26 HC Vardar Skopje – Olympiacos Handball – 39:27 14.08.26 RK Butel Skopje – HC Vardar Skopje – 21:26 |
09.09.26 HBC Nantes – Wisła Płock Handball – 26:25 05.09.26 Tremblay HB – HBC Nantes – 28:38 26.08.26 HBC Nantes – Caen Handball – 34:22 23.08.26 Montpellier HB – HBC Nantes – 29:33 22.08.26 HBC Nantes – Wisła Płock Handball – 24:23 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.08.18 HBC Nantes – HC Vardar Skopje – 29:27 25.02.18 HBC Nantes – HC Vardar Skopje – 27:26 23.09.17 HC Vardar Skopje – HBC Nantes – 27:23 |
Standings
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fuchse Berlin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44:33 | 2 |
| 2 | Veszprem | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36:28 | 2 |
| 3 | Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:36 | 0 |
| 4 | Partizan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33:44 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | MT Melsungen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33:31 | 2 |
| 2 | Nantes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26:25 | 2 |
| 3 | Wisla Plock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:26 | 0 |
| 4 | Vardar 1961 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31:33 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | RK Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31:29 | 2 |
| 2 | Aalborg | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33:33 | 1 |
| 3 | PSG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33:33 | 1 |
| 4 | Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:31 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Szeged | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42:31 | 2 |
| 2 | Sporting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 43:33 | 2 |
| 3 | GOG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33:43 | 0 |
| 4 | Kristianstad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31:42 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39:28 | 2 |
| 2 | Montpellier | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27:23 | 2 |
| 3 | Din. Bucuresti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:27 | 0 |
| 4 | Skanderborg AGF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:39 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | SC Magdeburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37:22 | 2 |
| 2 | Kielce | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30:29 | 2 |
| 3 | HC Kriens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:30 | 0 |
| 4 | Kolstad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:37 | 0 |
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