Montenegro vs Switzerland predictions, Jan 20, 2026

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In this highly anticipated handball European Championship match, Montenegro will be facing off against Switzerland at home on January 20, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with Montenegro winning 1 out of their last 3 games and Switzerland failing to secure a victory in their last 2 matches.

Montenegro will be looking to capitalize on home advantage and improve their performance after a series of inconsistent results. With their tactical strengths lying in structured defense and quick counter-attacks, they will be aiming to control the pace of the game and capitalize on any opportunities that arise.

On the other hand, Switzerland will be looking to overcome their recent setbacks and showcase their offensive capabilities. With a strong emphasis on ball movement and accurate shooting, they will be a tough test for the Montenegro defense.

With bookmakers favoring Switzerland with odds of 1.16, the predicted final score of 29:35 indicates a tightly contested match with both teams having a chance to emerge victorious. Ultimately, the outcome of this match will be decided by which team can execute their game plan effectively on the day.

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Montenegro 12.5%

Draw 6.9%

Switzerland 80.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 29:35

Outrights of Handball European Championship Montenegro: 0.69% Switzerland: 0.69%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	7.6	13	1.12
	6.7	13	1.17
	7.5	15	1.14
	7.77	13.04	1.16
	7.5	14	1.15

Latest Results

18.01.26 Montenegro handball – Faroe Islands handball – 24:37 16.01.26 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 41:40 09.01.26 Montenegro handball – Bosnia and Herzegovina handball – 36:25 01.11.25 Montenegro handball – Belgium handball – 27:27 31.10.25 Montenegro handball – Belgium handball – 34:30

18.01.26 Switzerland handball – Slovenia handball – 35:38 16.01.26 Faroe Islands handball – Switzerland handball – 28:28 30.10.25 Switzerland handball – Croatia handball – 26:29 11.05.25 Austria handball – Switzerland handball – 34:33 07.05.25 Switzerland handball – Germany handball – 32:32

Facts

Montenegro may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Switzerland is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Montenegro won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 35:31.

Latest Head To Head

04.11.21 Montenegro handball – Switzerland handball – 35:31

Standings

Final tournament

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Spain	2	2	0	0	59:52	4
2	Serbia	2	1	0	1	57:56	2
3	Germany	2	1	0	1	57:57	2
4	Austria	2	0	0	2	52:60	0

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Denmark ✔	2	2	0	0	75:48	4
2	Portugal	2	1	1	0	69:63	3
3	North Macedonia	2	0	1	1	53:65	1
4	Romania	2	0	0	2	58:79	0

Group C

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	France ✔	2	2	0	0	88:54	4
2	Norway ✔	2	2	0	0	68:47	4
3	Czech Republic	2	0	0	2	53:71	0
4	Ukraine	2	0	0	2	48:85	0

Group D

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Slovenia	2	2	0	0	79:75	4
2	Faroe Islands	2	1	1	0	65:52	3
3	Switzerland	2	0	1	1	63:66	1
4	Montenegro	2	0	0	2	64:78	0

Group E

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Sweden	1	1	0	0	36:31	2
2	Croatia	1	1	0	0	32:29	2
3	Georgia	1	0	0	1	29:32	0
4	Netherlands	1	0	0	1	31:36	0

Group F

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Iceland	2	2	0	0	70:49	4
2	Hungary	2	2	0	0	61:47	4
3	Poland	2	0	0	2	44:60	0
4	Italy	2	0	0	2	52:71	0

Handball European Championship Outrights

1. Denmark: 1.35 (50.76%)

2. Sweden: 7 (9.79%)

3. France: 8 (8.57%)

4. France W: 8 (8.57%)

5. Iceland: 14 (4.89%)

6. Norway: 23 (2.98%)

7. Germany: 35 (1.96%)

8. Croatia: 45 (1.52%)

9. Spain: 50 (1.37%)

10. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.69%)

11. Slovenia: 100 (0.69%)

12. Netherlands: 100 (0.69%)

13. North Macedonia: 100 (0.69%)

14. Hungary: 100 (0.69%)

15. Serbia: 100 (0.69%)

16. Montenegro: 100 (0.69%)

17. Portugal: 100 (0.69%)

18. Georgia: 100 (0.69%)

19. Italy: 100 (0.69%)

20. Switzerland: 100 (0.69%)

21. Austria: 100 (0.69%)

22. Poland: 100 (0.69%)

23. Romania: 100 (0.69%)

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