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As the World Cup Water Polo match approaches on April 9, 2026, China will host Turkey in a highly anticipated encounter at home. Both teams come into the match with strong momentum, having won their last two fixtures. This recent success will bolster their confidence as they look to assert dominance in this crucial matchup.
China’s water polo team has demonstrated effective offensive strategies, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Playing at home will additionally provide them with a crucial advantage, as they seek to leverage local support and familiarity with their environment.
On the other hand, Turkey has also shown impressive form, with a robust defensive structure and swift counter-attacks that have proven effective in their recent games. Their consistency and tactical discipline make them formidable opponents, as they aim to extend their winning streak.
Bookmakers have positioned Turkey as the favorites with odds of 1.24 compared to China’s odds of 5.29, reflecting their strong recent performances. The predicted final score, estimated at 13:18 in favor of Turkey, indicates a competitive match that could swing either way. While Turkey enters as favorites, the nature of water polo can lead to surprises, making this encounter one to watch closely.
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| China 17.1% |
Draw 9.3% |
Turkey 73.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 13:18
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.34 | 9.8 | 1.24 |
Latest Results
| 08.04.26 China water polo – Australia water polo – 16:9 07.04.26 China water polo – Great Britain water polo – 17:8 19.07.25 Australia water polo – China water polo – 16:9 17.07.25 Singapore water polo – China water polo – 8:21 16.07.25 China water polo – Montenegro water polo – 8:13 |
08.04.26 Turkey water polo – Singapore water polo – 28:7 07.04.26 Georgia water polo – Turkey water polo – 16:17 22.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Turkey water polo – 25:8 21.01.26 Turkey water polo – Georgia water polo – 11:14 19.01.26 Croatia water polo – Turkey water polo – 22:9 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Final tournament
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Spain | Germany | 22 : 9 |
| 2 | Montenegro | Croatia | 11 : 12 |
| 3 | Hungary | Netherlands | 21 : 11 |
| 4 | Greece | Japan | 20 : 10 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Spain | Croatia | 19 : 14 |
| 2 | Hungary | Greece | 14 : 18 |
Final
| 1 | Spain | Greece | 16 : 14 |
3rd place
| 2 | Croatia | Hungary | 15 : 18 |
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