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In an exciting matchup at the Handball European Championship, Bulgaria will face off against Turkey on January 7, 2026. Both teams are looking to kick off the tournament with a strong performance and secure a victory.
Bulgaria handball will have the home advantage in this fixture, which could potentially give them a boost in morale and motivation. However, both teams have struggled in recent matches, with Bulgaria and Turkey each failing to secure a win in their last outings.
In terms of tactical strengths, Bulgaria may rely on their home crowd support to create an energetic atmosphere and propel them forward. On the other hand, Turkey will be looking to capitalize on any defensive weaknesses that Bulgaria may exhibit.
With bookmakers odds favoring Turkey as the away team, it is clear that they are seen as the stronger side on paper. However, in sports, anything can happen, and both teams will be determined to claim victory in this crucial matchup. It remains to be seen which team will come out on top in this highly-anticipated clash.
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| Bulgaria 8.4% |
Draw 5.7% |
Turkey 85.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 | 16 | 1.05 | |
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11 | 16 | 1.04 | |
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10.98 | 15 | 1.05 |
Latest Results
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02.11.25 Turkey handball – Cyprus handball – 35:19 29.10.25 Cyprus handball – Turkey handball – 27:33 11.05.25 Germany handball – Turkey handball – 44:26 07.05.25 Turkey handball – Austria handball – 29:34 16.03.25 Switzerland handball – Turkey handball – 30:27 |
Facts
Standings
Qualification
Group 1
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Slovenia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 202:164 | 12 |
| 2 | North Macedonia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 179:166 | 6 |
| 3 | Lithuania | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 164:168 | 6 |
| 4 | Estonia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 156:203 | 0 |
Group 2
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hungary | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 203:158 | 11 |
| 2 | Montenegro | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 188:177 | 9 |
| 3 | Finland | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 151:177 | 4 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 165:195 | 0 |
Group 3
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Iceland | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 196:143 | 12 |
| 2 | Georgia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 151:162 | 6 |
| 3 | Greece | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 151:168 | 4 |
| 4 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 143:168 | 2 |
Group 4
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 196:166 | 10 |
| 2 | Serbia | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 176:159 | 8 |
| 3 | Italy | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 190:182 | 6 |
| 4 | Latvia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 165:220 | 0 |
Group 5
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Croatia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 200:139 | 12 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 163:147 | 8 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 138:169 | 2 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 133:179 | 2 |
Group 6
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 188:169 | 9 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 205:192 | 8 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 194:198 | 4 |
| 4 | Kosovo | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 162:190 | 3 |
Group 7
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Germany | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 204:165 | 10 |
| 2 | Austria | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 180:176 | 8 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 188:191 | 6 |
| 4 | Turkey | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 173:213 | 0 |
Group 8
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 200:177 | 9 |
| 2 | Poland | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 184:190 | 6 |
| 3 | Romania | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 172:174 | 5 |
| 4 | Israel | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 176:191 | 4 |
Ranking of third-placed teams
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Romania | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 114:119 | 2 |
| 2 | Italy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 114:122 | 2 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 120:130 | 2 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 128:142 | 2 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 99:120 | 2 |
| 6 | Greece | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 99:122 | 2 |
| 7 | Finland | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 103:131 | 0 |
| 8 | Belgium | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 82:120 | 0 |
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