Hungary vs Poland predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Handball European Championship, on Friday,

Hungary

Poland

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In an eagerly anticipated matchup at the Handball European Championship, Hungary will host Poland in what promises to be an exciting clash on January 16, 2026. Both teams have shown strong performances in recent competitions, with Hungary and Poland both coming off victories in their last matches.

Hungary, playing on home turf, will look to capitalize on their familiar surroundings and the support of their fans. With odds in their favor, they will aim to continue their winning streak and secure a crucial victory against their opponents. Their tactical strengths lie in their strong defense and quick counterattacks, which have proven to be effective against various opponents.

On the other hand, Poland will not be an easy opponent, as they have also demonstrated their skill and determination on the court. Their resilience and teamwork make them a formidable force to reckon with, and they will undoubtedly put up a tough fight against Hungary.

With the bookmakers predicting a 34-27 result in favor of Hungary, this match is expected to be closely contested. Both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure the win, making it a thrilling encounter for handball fans worldwide.

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Hungary
84.6%
Draw
6.1%
Poland
9.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 34:27

Outrights of Handball European Championship Hungary: 0.72% Poland: 0.72%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.09 14 9
MarathonBet 1.09 15.5 9.2
WilliamHill 1.09 15 10
Pinnacle 1.11 14.95 10.1
Best for US Customers 1.09 16 10

Latest Results

09.01.26 Hungary handball – Romania handball – 33:23
01.11.25 Austria handball – Hungary handball – 27:31
11.05.25 Hungary handball – Finland handball – 37:24
07.05.25 Slovakia handball – Hungary handball – 24:39
16.03.25 Hungary handball – Montenegro handball – 29:29
31.10.25 Poland handball – Czech Republic handball – 29:30
11.05.25 Poland handball – Romania handball – 30:29
08.05.25 Israel handball – Poland handball – 33:31
16.03.25 Portugal handball – Poland handball – 33:27
13.03.25 Poland handball – Portugal handball – 36:36

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hungary won 3.
  • Hungary may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Hungary is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Hungary won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 191:196. (average 27.3:28).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.11.23 Hungary handball – Poland handball – 36:26
    04.11.23 Hungary handball – Poland handball – 31:27
    23.01.21 Poland handball – Hungary handball – 26:30
    10.01.15 Hungary handball – Poland handball – 25:35
    30.12.14 Poland handball – Hungary handball – 33:19

    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

    Handball European Championship Outrights

    1. Denmark: 1.45 (49.55%)

    2. Sweden: 6.5 (11.05%)

    3. France W: 7 (10.26%)

    4. Norway: 15 (4.79%)

    5. Iceland: 16 (4.49%)

    6. Slovenia: 25 (2.87%)

    7. Croatia: 30 (2.39%)

    8. Germany: 35 (2.05%)

    9. Spain: 41 (1.75%)

    10. Czech Republic: 100 (0.72%)

    11. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.72%)

    12. Netherlands: 100 (0.72%)

    13. North Macedonia: 100 (0.72%)

    14. Hungary: 100 (0.72%)

    15. Serbia: 100 (0.72%)

    16. Montenegro: 100 (0.72%)

    17. Portugal: 100 (0.72%)

    18. Georgia: 100 (0.72%)

    19. Italy: 100 (0.72%)

    20. Switzerland: 100 (0.72%)

    21. Austria: 100 (0.72%)

    22. Poland: 100 (0.72%)

    23. Ukraine: 100 (0.72%)

    24. Romania: 100 (0.72%)

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