HBC Nantes vs Sporting Lisbon predictions, Feb 19, 2026

Feb 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

EHF Champions League, on Thursday,

Nantes

Sporting Lisbon

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On February 19, 2026, HBC Nantes is set to face off against Sporting Lisbon in a highly anticipated EHF Champions League clash, taking place at Nantes’ home venue. With both teams displaying contrasting recent performances, this match promises to be an intriguing battle.

HBC Nantes enters this fixture following a narrow victory in their last outing, providing them with a much-needed boost in confidence. The team’s defensive solidity has been a cornerstone of their play, allowing them to grind out results even in tight matches. However, they will need to enhance their offensive consistency to challenge a formidable opponent effectively.

Conversely, Sporting Lisbon arrives with momentum, having secured three consecutive wins. Their attack is characterized by fluid ball movement and a quick transition game, which has proven effective in overwhelming rival defenses. This tactical approach, combined with their recent form, positions them as slight favorites in the upcoming encounter.

Bookmakers have issued odds of 1.7 for Nantes at home and 2.6 for Lisbon away, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. While Nantes will look to leverage their home advantage, Sporting’s current form may give them the upper hand. As both teams look to assert their dominance, the outcome remains uncertain, making for a potentially captivating contest.

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Nantes
54.5%		 Draw
9.8%		 Sporting
35.7%

Outrights of EHF Champions League Nantes: 1.37%

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Latest Results

10.02.26 Chartres Métropole Handball 28 – HBC Nantes – 27:41
18.12.25 HBC Nantes – Paris Saint-Germain Handball – 31:31
13.12.25 HBC Nantes – Cesson Rennes Métropole Handball – 43:30
10.12.25 Dijon Handball – HBC Nantes – 32:36
07.12.25 Selestat AHB – HBC Nantes – 33:41		 07.02.26 FC Porto Handball – Sporting Lisbon Handball – 35:40
05.02.26 NA Samora Correia – Sporting Lisbon Handball – 19:42
19.12.25 Benfica Handball – Sporting Lisbon Handball – 29:37
16.12.25 Sporting Lisbon Handball – Arsenal Andebol – 43:22
13.12.25 Sporting Lisbon Handball – Belenenses Handball – 43:23

Facts

  • Sporting is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Sporting may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Nantes is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Nantes won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 99:85. (average 33:28.3).
  • Including home match between the teams, Nantes won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 28:27.

    Latest Head To Head

    08.10.25 Sporting Lisbon Handball – HBC Nantes – 28:39
    30.04.25 Sporting Lisbon Handball – HBC Nantes – 30:32
    23.04.25 HBC Nantes – Sporting Lisbon Handball – 28:27

    Standings

    2025/26

    Group A

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Fuchse Berlin 10 9 0 1 343:311 18
    2 Aalborg 10 8 1 1 319:280 17
    3 Veszprem 10 6 0 4 337:314 12
    4 Sporting 10 5 0 5 340:337 10
    5 Kielce 10 4 1 5 321:326 9
    6 Nantes 10 4 0 6 315:298 8
    7 Kolstad 10 2 0 8 287:365 4
    8 Din. Bucuresti 10 1 0 9 284:315 2

    Group B

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 SC Magdeburg 10 10 0 0 336:279 20
    2 Barcelona 10 9 0 1 328:273 18
    3 Wisla Plock 10 6 0 4 303:300 12
    4 Szeged 10 5 0 5 309:293 10
    5 GOG 10 4 0 6 315:341 8
    6 PSG 10 3 0 7 314:324 6
    7 Eurofarm Pelister 10 2 0 8 255:310 4
    8 RK Zagreb 10 1 0 9 271:311 2

    EHF Champions League Outrights

    1. Gyor W: 1.8 (22.79%)

    2. Barcelona: 3.14 (13.07%)

    3. Fuchse Berlin: 3.39 (12.11%)

    4. SC Magdeburg: 3.93 (10.43%)

    5. Esbjerg W: 4.25 (9.65%)

    6. Odense W: 9 (4.56%)

    7. Veszprem: 10.47 (3.92%)

    8. CSM Bucuresti W: 12 (3.42%)

    9. Aalborg Handbold: 12.97 (3.16%)

    10. Metz W: 13 (3.16%)

    11. Ferencvaros W: 14 (2.93%)

    12. CS Gloria Bistrita W: 21 (1.95%)

    13. Brest Bretagne W: 21 (1.95%)

    14. Nantes: 30 (1.37%)

    15. Sporting Lisboa: 34.2 (1.2%)

    16. Wisla Plock: 42.67 (0.96%)

    17. DVSC Schaeffler W: 51 (0.8%)

    18. Szeged: 53.5 (0.77%)

    19. PSG: 57.33 (0.72%)

    20. Industria Kielce: 118.67 (0.35%)

    21. Ikast Handbold W: 151 (0.27%)

    22. GOG: 358.67 (0.11%)

    23. Podravka W: 501 (0.08%)

    24. Eurofarm Pelister: 650.33 (0.06%)

    25. Krim W: 751 (0.05%)

    26. Dinamo Bucuresti: 983.67 (0.04%)

    27. Kolstad: 983.67 (0.04%)

    28. RK Zagreb: 983.67 (0.04%)

    29. Borussia Dortmund W: 2001 (0.02%)

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