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As the Handball World Championship approaches, the matchup between Israel and Spain on May 16, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest. Set to take place in Israel, this game will see the home team striving to leverage their familiar surroundings against a historically strong Spanish side.
In recent form, both teams have struggled somewhat, with Israel winning only 1 of their last 3 matches, mirroring Spain’s recent performance. This inconsistency could play a pivotal role in the dynamics of the game. Israel will likely focus on a robust defensive structure, relying on quick counterattacks to exploit any gaps in the Spanish backline. Conversely, Spain is renowned for their efficient passing and tactical versatility, aiming to control the tempo and maintain possession to break down Israel’s defense.
Bookmakers provide odds of 6 for the home team and a more favorable 1.16 for Spain, indicating a strong expectation for the visitors to secure victory. Predicted scores suggest a potential 29:35 finish in favor of Spain, reflecting their experience and tactical advantages. However, with home-court advantage and the unpredictability of knockout play, this match could deliver surprising outcomes.
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| Israel 14.7% |
Draw 7.8% |
Spain 77.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 29:35
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 | 12 | 1.15 | |
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6.4 | 10.9 | 1.18 |
Latest Results
| 14.05.26 Spain handball – Israel handball – 32:27 21.03.26 Israel handball – Georgia handball – 28:30 19.03.26 Georgia handball – Israel handball – 29:32 11.05.25 Israel handball – Portugal handball – 33:34 08.05.25 Israel handball – Poland handball – 33:31 |
14.05.26 Spain handball – Israel handball – 32:27 22.03.26 Spain handball – France handball – 25:25 19.03.26 France handball – Spain handball – 29:26 28.01.26 Spain handball – Portugal handball – 27:35 26.01.26 Spain handball – France handball – 36:32 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.05.26 Spain handball – Israel handball – 32:27 |
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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