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As Austria prepares to face Poland in the Handball World Championship on May 13, 2026, the matchup promises to be a compelling showcase of tactical prowess. The match will be held in Austria, where the home team will look to leverage familiar surroundings to gain an advantage.
Recent form indicates a distinct contrast between the two teams. Austria enters the game after a challenging stretch, having not secured a victory in their last outings, which could raise concerns regarding their current competitive momentum. Conversely, Poland has demonstrated impressive form, securing victories in their last two matches. This momentum may imbue the Polish side with confidence as they approach this crucial encounter.
Tactically, Austria will need to focus on fortifying their defense, anticipating Poland’s attacking strategy, which has been effective recently. Meanwhile, Poland will likely seek to exploit any weaknesses in Austria’s lineup, using their recent success to build an aggressive offense.
With bookmakers favoring Austria at 1.41 against Poland’s 3.8, the odds reflect a strong belief in the home advantage. Nevertheless, as both teams vie for supremacy, the outcome remains uncertain, making this a highly intriguing matchup for fans and bettors alike.
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| Austria 63.9% |
Draw 10.5% |
Poland 25.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 30:27
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.42 | 9.6 | 3.45 | |
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1.43 | 8.5 | 3.48 | |
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1.41 | 8.03 | 3.8 |
Latest Results
| 19.01.26 Austria handball – Serbia handball – 26:25 17.01.26 Austria handball – Spain handball – 25:30 15.01.26 Germany handball – Austria handball – 30:27 09.01.26 France handball – Austria handball – 34:29 06.01.26 Austria handball – Czech Republic handball – 29:30 |
22.03.26 Poland handball – Latvia handball – 33:25 19.03.26 Latvia handball – Poland handball – 24:33 20.01.26 Poland handball – Italy handball – 28:29 18.01.26 Poland handball – Iceland handball – 23:31 16.01.26 Hungary handball – Poland handball – 29:21 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.01.25 Poland handball – Austria handball – 31:19 14.01.22 Austria handball – Poland handball – 31:36 |
Standings
Draw
Second stage
Final
| 1 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Kosovo | 29 : 33, 34 : 21 |
| 2 | Georgia | Israel | 30 : 28, 29 : 32 |
| 3 | Ukraine | Slovakia | 32 : 31, 24 : 27 |
| 4 | Serbia | Lithuania | 33 : 24, 42 : 25 |
| 5 | Poland | Latvia | 33 : 25, 33 : 24 |
| 6 | Turkey | Romania | 37 : 31, 32 : 37 |
| 7 | Greece | Belgium | 34 : 31, 29 : 26 |
| 8 | Finland | Montenegro | 26 : 30, 32 : 36 |
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