Naturhouse La Rioja vs BM Ciudad Encantada predictions, Feb 20, 2026

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On February 20, 2026, Naturhouse La Rioja will face off against BM Ciudad Encantada in an intriguing matchup in the Spanish Liga ASOBAL at the Estadio de los Deportes in Logroño. Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono enters this contest with a recent form that has seen them secure victories in two of their last four outings. Their offensive play has shown promise, capitalizing on strong wing play and organized attacking strategies, which could prove pivotal against their opponents.

In contrast, BM Ciudad Encantada has experienced a more challenging stretch, managing to win just one of their last three matches. Despite their struggles, this team has displayed resilience, relying on a solid defensive setup and counter-attacking opportunities to maintain competitiveness in tight fixtures.

With bookmakers favoring Naturhouse La Rioja at 1.25 compared to BM Ciudad Encantada’s odds of 4.85, the home team appears well-positioned for the victory. However, handball can often surprise, especially given invigorating rivalries and the unpredictability of away games. As both teams look to assert their capabilities, this matchup promises to be a compelling contest for fans and bettors alike.

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La Rioja 72.7%

Draw 8.6%

Ciudad Encantada 18.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.25	10.63	4.85

Latest Results

14.02.26 Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – BM Torrelavega – 30:29 11.02.26 Quabit Guadalajara – Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – 32:36 07.02.26 Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – Atlético Valladolid – 22:27 20.12.25 Barcelona Handball – Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – 43:30 18.12.25 Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – BM Huesca – 33:28

15.02.26 BM Ciudad Encantada – Caserio Ciudad Real – 31:30 07.02.26 BM Torrelavega – BM Ciudad Encantada – 32:29 20.12.25 Bidasoa Irun – BM Ciudad Encantada – 32:30 16.12.25 BM Ciudad Encantada – Quabit Guadalajara – 33:33 12.12.25 BM Ciudad Encantada – BM Granollers – 28:32

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ European League and 11).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, La Rioja won 3.

La Rioja has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).

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

In this match, La Rioja is seen as the favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, La Rioja won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 619:595. (average 31:29.8).

Including home matches between the teams, La Rioja won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 292:258. (average 32.4:28.7).

Latest Head To Head

26.09.25 BM Ciudad Encantada – Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – 29:28 11.04.25 Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – BM Ciudad Encantada – 38:26 08.04.25 BM Ciudad Encantada – Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – 33:36 16.11.24 BM Ciudad Encantada – Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – 35:31 31.03.24 BM Ciudad Encantada – Naturhouse La Rioja Logrono – 32:35

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Barcelona	17	17	0	0	667:464	34
2	La Rioja	17	12	1	4	550:517	25
3	Granollers	17	12	0	5	538:507	24
4	CD Bidasoa Irun	17	11	1	5	541:500	23
5	Torrelavega	17	10	2	5	532:497	22
6	Ademar	17	8	5	4	518:503	21
7	Atl. Valladolid	17	9	3	5	494:498	21
8	Caserio Ciudad Real	17	7	1	9	487:515	15
9	Horneo Alicante	17	7	0	10	519:553	14
10	Huesca	17	5	2	10	513:559	12
11	Cuenca	17	5	2	10	476:499	12
12	Villa de Aranda	17	5	1	11	476:514	11
13	Nava	17	5	1	11	500:537	11
14	Puente Genil	17	5	0	12	499:548	10
15	Morrazo Cangas	17	4	1	12	482:516	9
16	Quabit Guadalajara	17	3	2	12	494:559	8

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