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As Kristianstad prepares to face Benfica in the EHF European League on February 24, 2026, the match promises to showcase high-stakes handball. Kristianstad enters the contest with a strong recent record, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating solid tactical cohesion and effective execution on both offense and defense. Their home advantage at IFK Kristianstad will likely boost their confidence, as familiar surroundings can often enhance team performance.
Conversely, Benfica Handball has had a mixed run, winning only 2 of their last 4 fixtures. While they have shown flashes of brilliance, consistency has been a challenge. Their tactical approach relies heavily on swift transitions and aggressive defensive pressure, which could pose difficulties for Kristianstad if executed effectively.
Bookmakers reflect the competitive nature of this clash, with odds of 2.14 for the home side and 1.95 for the away team, indicating a closely matched encounter. As both teams aim for crucial points in the league, fans can expect a thrilling contest where form and tactical execution will play pivotal roles in determining the outcome. While Kristianstad’s recent form tilts the scales slightly in their favor, the unpredictable nature of handball means that no outcome is guaranteed.
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| Kristianstad 42.5% |
Draw 10.7% |
Benfica 46.8% |
Outrights of EHF European League Kristianstad: 0.2%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.15 | 8.5 | 1.95 | |
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2.15 | 8.5 | 1.95 | |
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2.1 | 8.5 | 1.93 |
Latest Results
| 17.02.26 MT Melsungen – IFK Kristianstad – 33:29 13.02.26 HK Malmö – IFK Kristianstad – 29:33 10.02.26 IFK Kristianstad – VästeråsIrsta HF – 38:31 07.02.26 HF Karlskrona – IFK Kristianstad – 29:33 04.02.26 IK Sävehof – IFK Kristianstad – 25:28 |
17.02.26 Benfica Handball – HC Vardar Skopje – 40:35 14.02.26 Benfica Handball – CS Marítimo Handball – 40:30 11.02.26 Associação Atlética de Águas Santas – Benfica Handball – 28:26 07.02.26 AA Avanca – Benfica Handball – Benfica awarded 19.12.25 Benfica Handball – Sporting Lisbon Handball – 29:37 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.12.23 IFK Kristianstad – Benfica Handball – 27:31 24.10.23 Benfica Handball – IFK Kristianstad – 36:33 |
Standings
Main
Group 1
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kiel | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 89:76 | 6 |
| 2 | Flensburg-H | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 101:99 | 4 |
| 3 | Montpellier | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 84:90 | 2 |
| 4 | CD Bidasoa Irun | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100:109 | 0 |
Group 2
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Skanderborg AGF | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 92:83 | 4 |
| 2 | Elverum | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 93:86 | 4 |
| 3 | Porto | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 86:89 | 2 |
| 4 | Granollers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 83:96 | 2 |
Group 3
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | MT Melsungen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 91:81 | 6 |
| 2 | Vardar 1961 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 101:102 | 2 |
| 3 | Benfica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 92:93 | 2 |
| 4 | Kristianstad | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 91:99 | 2 |
Group 4
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hannover-Burgdorf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 96:91 | 4 |
| 2 | Kadetten Schaffhausen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 93:91 | 4 |
| 3 | Fredericia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 93:94 | 2 |
| 4 | Nexe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 89:95 | 2 |
EHF European League Outrights
1. Flensburg-H.: 1.85 (44.04%)
2. Kiel: 2 (40.74%)
3. Montpellier: 16 (5.09%)
4. Hannover-Burgdorf: 26 (3.13%)
5. MT Melsungen: 41 (1.99%)
6. Skanderborg AGF: 75.33 (1.08%)
7. Benfica Lisboa: 117 (0.7%)
8. Porto: 117 (0.7%)
9. Kadetten Schaffhausen: 150.33 (0.54%)
10. Elverum: 167 (0.49%)
11. Vardar: 200.33 (0.41%)
12. Fredericia: 233.67 (0.35%)
13. Nexe: 233.67 (0.35%)
14. Kristianstad: 400.33 (0.2%)
15. Granollers: 567 (0.14%)
16. Irun: 1400.33 (0.06%)
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