European Championships Volleyball, Arena 8888 Sofia (Sofia) on Tuesday,
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As North Macedonia prepares to host Portugal in the European Championships Volleyball on September 15, 2026, both teams face a challenging matchup as they seek to revitalize their campaigns. North Macedonia enters the contest struggling with a three-match losing streak, lacking momentum and confidence. Their recent performances have been characterized by inconsistency in both defense and attack, posing a hurdle in leveraging home advantage.
On the other hand, Portugal is also under pressure, having failed to secure a victory in their last five outings. This prolonged slump has emphasized their reliance on tactical discipline and strong serving to regain their competitive edge. Historically, Portugal boasts a more robust attacking lineup, which could prove pivotal in breaking down North Macedonia’s defense.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect a significant favor towards Portugal at 1.32, compared to North Macedonia’s 3.28, suggesting confidence in the visitors’ potential to capitalize on their experience. However, both teams will be eager to overcome their recent forms, making this matchup unpredictable. Ultimately, the outcome will hinge on which team can harness its tactical strengths and shake off the burden of previous results.
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| North Macedonia 27.8% |
Portugal 72.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:3
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5 | 1.31 | ||
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3.35 | 1.25 | ||
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3.32 | 1.34 | ||
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3.36 | 1.28 | ||
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3.2 | 1.3 |
Latest Results
| 13.09.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Poland volleyball – 0:3 11.09.26 Ukraine volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 09.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 20.06.26 Israel volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 19.06.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Kosovo volleyball – 3:0 |
14.09.26 Ukraine volleyball – Portugal volleyball – 3:0 13.09.26 Portugal volleyball – Israel volleyball – 2:3 11.09.26 Portugal volleyball – Bulgaria volleyball – 0:3 10.09.26 Poland volleyball – Portugal volleyball – 3:0 28.08.26 Tunisia volleyball – Portugal volleyball – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.01.14 Portugal volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Italy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Greece | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Sweden | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 1 |
| 6 | Slovakia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ukraine | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Poland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Israel | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 5 | Portugal | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2:12 | 1 |
| 6 | North Macedonia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0:9 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Finland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:2 | 8 |
| 2 | Belgium | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 7 |
| 3 | Denmark | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Serbia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 6 | Estonia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Germany | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:4 | 11 |
| 2 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Romania | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | 7 |
| 4 | Latvia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Turkey | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2:12 | 0 |
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