European Championships Volleyball, Arena 8888 Sofia (Sofia) on Wednesday,
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As Israel prepares to host North Macedonia in their upcoming European Championships Volleyball match on September 16, 2026, the home team enters the fixture with a slight edge in recent form. Despite winning only 1 of their last 4 matches, Israel has demonstrated resilience and skill, showcasing an evolving tactical approach that leverages strong serves and a robust defensive setup.
In contrast, North Macedonia struggles, having failed to secure a victory in their last 4 outings. This lack of momentum has affected their confidence and cohesion on the court, which will be critical against a determined Israeli squad. The Macedonian team will need to focus on improving their serve-receive game to counter Israel’s aggressive attacking style.
Bookmakers heavily favor the home side with odds at 1.05 for a win, indicating a strong belief in Israel’s potential to capitalize on their home-court advantage. North Macedonia, with odds reflecting a challenging uphill battle at 8.73, will need to embrace a tactical overhaul to unsettle Israel early on.
With both teams keen to make an impact, this matchup promises to be an intriguing contest. However, as is often the case in sports, no outcome can be guaranteed.
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| Israel 89.2% |
North Macedonia 10.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.08 | 8.36 | ||
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1.05 | 7.00 | ||
 |
1.03 | 12.60 | ||
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1.04 | 8.20 |
Latest Results
| 14.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – Israel volleyball – 3:1 13.09.26 Portugal volleyball – Israel volleyball – 2:3 12.09.26 Poland volleyball – Israel volleyball – 3:0 10.09.26 Israel volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 1:3 28.06.26 Netherlands volleyball – Israel volleyball – 3:1 |
15.09.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Portugal volleyball – 0:3 13.09.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Poland volleyball – 0:3 11.09.26 Ukraine volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 09.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 20.06.26 Israel volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.06.26 Israel volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 20.06.25 Israel volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 13.08.23 North Macedonia volleyball – Israel volleyball – 0:3 10.08.23 North Macedonia volleyball – Israel volleyball – 3:2 29.05.21 Israel volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 1:3 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Italy | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:6 | 8 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Greece | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Sweden | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3:12 | 1 |
| 6 | Slovakia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Poland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12:5 | 12 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Portugal | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:12 | 4 |
| 5 | Israel | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 6 | North Macedonia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0:12 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Finland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:4 | 10 |
| 2 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Denmark | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Serbia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 2 |
| 6 | Estonia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | France | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Germany | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12:7 | 11 |
| 3 | Romania | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | 7 |
| 4 | Turkey | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 5 | Latvia | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:13 | 3 |
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