Italy vs Hungary predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Handball European Championship, on Sunday,

Italy

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In an exciting handball European Championship match-up, Italy will face Hungary on January 18, 2026. Italy handball will have the home advantage as they take on Hungary handball in what promises to be a thrilling encounter on the court.

Both teams have displayed solid recent form, with Italy winning 2 out of their last 4 matches, while Hungary has won all of their last 2 games. This sets the stage for a competitive showdown between two sides that will be eager to secure a victory in this important competition.

The bookmakers have predicted odds of 10.1 for Italy as the home team and 1.11 for Hungary as the away team, indicating that Hungary is the favorite to come out on top. With a predicted final score of 27:34 in favor of Hungary, it is clear that they are expected to have a strong performance on the court.

In this highly anticipated match, tactical strengths and recent form trends will play a crucial role in determining the outcome. Both teams will be looking to make their mark and secure a vital win, making this a match that promises to be full of excitement and intensity.

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Italy
9.3%
Draw
6%
Hungary
84.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 27:34

Outrights of Handball European Championship Hungary: 0.8% Italy: 0.68%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 10 16 1.07
MarathonBet 9 15 1.1
WilliamHill 10 15 1.09
Pinnacle 10.1 14.95 1.11
Best for US Customers 10 16 1.1

Latest Results

16.01.26 Iceland handball – Italy handball – 39:26
11.01.26 Faroe Islands handball – Italy handball – 38:34
09.01.26 Faroe Islands handball – Italy handball – 34:36
06.01.26 Italy handball – Romania handball – 35:34
11.05.25 Serbia handball – Italy handball – 28:24
16.01.26 Hungary handball – Poland handball – 29:21
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

Facts

  • Hungary may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Hungary is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Italy won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 51:62. (average 25.5:31).

    Latest Head To Head

    16.06.19 Hungary handball – Italy handball – 32:29
    27.10.18 Italy handball – Hungary handball – 22:30

    Standings

    Final tournament

    Group A

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Germany 1 1 0 0 30:27 2
    2 Spain 1 1 0 0 29:27 2
    3 Serbia 1 0 0 1 27:29 0
    4 Austria 1 0 0 1 27:30 0

    Group B

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Denmark 1 1 0 0 36:24 2
    2 Portugal 1 1 0 0 40:34 2
    3 Romania 1 0 0 1 34:40 0
    4 North Macedonia 1 0 0 1 24:36 0

    Group C

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Norway 1 1 0 0 39:22 2
    2 France 1 1 0 0 42:28 2
    3 Czech Republic 1 0 0 1 28:42 0
    4 Ukraine 1 0 0 1 22:39 0

    Group D

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Slovenia 1 1 0 0 41:40 2
    2 Switzerland 1 0 1 0 28:28 1
    3 Faroe Islands 1 0 1 0 28:28 1
    4 Montenegro 1 0 0 1 40:41 0

    Group E

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Croatia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Georgia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Netherlands 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Sweden 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group F

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Iceland 1 1 0 0 39:26 2
    2 Hungary 1 1 0 0 29:21 2
    3 Poland 1 0 0 1 21:29 0
    4 Italy 1 0 0 1 26:39 0

    Handball European Championship Outrights

    1. Denmark: 1.35 (50.33%)

    2. Sweden: 7 (9.71%)

    3. France: 10 (6.79%)

    4. France W: 10 (6.79%)

    5. Iceland: 15 (4.53%)

    6. Norway: 18 (3.77%)

    7. Germany: 18 (3.77%)

    8. Spain: 40 (1.7%)

    9. Croatia: 50 (1.36%)

    10. Slovenia: 80 (0.85%)

    11. Hungary: 85 (0.8%)

    12. Portugal: 90 (0.75%)

    13. Czech Republic: 100 (0.68%)

    14. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.68%)

    15. Netherlands: 100 (0.68%)

    16. North Macedonia: 100 (0.68%)

    17. Serbia: 100 (0.68%)

    18. Montenegro: 100 (0.68%)

    19. Georgia: 100 (0.68%)

    20. Italy: 100 (0.68%)

    21. Switzerland: 100 (0.68%)

    22. Austria: 100 (0.68%)

    23. Poland: 100 (0.68%)

    24. Ukraine: 100 (0.68%)

    25. Romania: 100 (0.68%)

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