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As Hungary prepares to face Serbia in the Handball World Championship on May 17, 2026, the matchup promises to be intriguing given both teams’ recent performances. Hungary has struggled to find form, losing their last match, which puts added pressure on them to perform on home soil. In contrast, Serbia enters this contest with impressive momentum, having won their last three fixtures, showcasing an ability to maintain offensive flow and solid defensive organization.
Tactically, Hungary will need to exploit their home advantage and leverage crowd support to turn their recent fortunes around. Effective communication and teamwork will be crucial as they look to establish a rhythm against a Serbian squad known for its swift transitions and tactical flexibility. Serbia’s current form reflects a well-balanced team dynamic, where scoring opportunities are created through quick ball movement and solid defensive plays.
The bookmakers have placed Hungary as the favorites with odds of 1.41 compared to Serbia’s 3.67, signaling confidence in the home team’s potential. As the predicted final score of 31:28 suggests, a close contest is anticipated. While Hungary aims to capitalize on its home advantage, Serbia’s recent successes cannot be discounted. This match remains finely poised, with no outcomes guaranteed.
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| Hungary 64.5% |
Draw 10.6% |
Serbia 24.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 31:28
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.41 | 8 | 3.75 | |
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1.38 | 9.25 | 3.85 |
Latest Results
| 14.05.26 Serbia handball – Hungary handball – 31:29 28.01.26 Croatia handball – Hungary handball – 27:25 27.01.26 Sweden handball – Hungary handball – 32:32 25.01.26 Slovenia handball – Hungary handball – 35:32 23.01.26 Switzerland handball – Hungary handball – 29:29 |
14.05.26 Serbia handball – Hungary handball – 31:29 22.03.26 Lithuania handball – Serbia handball – 24:33 19.03.26 Serbia handball – Lithuania handball – 42:25 19.01.26 Austria handball – Serbia handball – 26:25 17.01.26 Serbia handball – Germany handball – 30:27 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.05.26 Serbia handball – Hungary handball – 31:29 10.01.25 Hungary handball – Serbia handball – 28:23 08.01.25 Serbia handball – Hungary handball – 31:31 14.01.24 Serbia handball – Hungary handball – 27:28 15.06.16 Hungary handball – Serbia handball – 30:25 |
Standings
Draw
Third stage
Final
| 1 | Slovakia | North Macedonia | 24 : 31 |
| 2 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Faroe Islands | 22 : 24 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | France | 26 : 37 |
| 4 | Switzerland | Italy | 32 : 29 |
| 5 | Montenegro | Slovenia | 28 : 29 |
| 6 | Serbia | Hungary | 31 : 29 |
| 7 | Spain | Israel | 32 : 27 |
| 8 | Greece | Netherlands | 29 : 27 |
| 9 | Norway | Turkey | 43 : 30 |
| 10 | Austria | Poland | 25 : 26 |
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