Netherlands vs France predictions, Jan 20, 2026

European Championship Water Polo, on Tuesday,

Netherlands

France

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In an exciting water polo match-up, the Netherlands will face off against France in the European Championship Water Polo on January 20, 2026. With both teams experiencing a slump in form recently, each will be looking to turn the tide and secure a much-needed victory.

The Netherlands water polo team has managed to secure just one win in their last five matches, while France finds themselves in a similar situation with only one victory in their last five outings. Despite their struggles, both teams will be eager to showcase their tactical strengths and prowess in the pool.

Bookmakers have the Netherlands as slight favorites for this match, with odds of 1.72 for a home win, compared to 2.75 for an away victory for France. However, our model predicts a closely contested game, with a 47.2% probability of a home win, a 15.7% chance of a draw, and a 37.2% likelihood of an away win.

With such evenly matched teams and unpredictable recent form, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter with the potential for either side to come out on top.

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Netherlands
52.9%
Draw
14%
France
33.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 14:12

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.71 6.4 2.8
MarathonBet 1.72 6.3 2.82
Pinnacle 1.75 6.4 2.65
Best for US Customers 1.71 7 2.71

Latest Results

18.01.26 Montenegro water polo – Netherlands water polo – 15:11
16.01.26 Hungary water polo – Netherlands water polo – 16:11
14.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Spain water polo – 7:14
12.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Israel water polo – 19:11
10.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Serbia water polo – 16:18 penalties
18.01.26 France water polo – Spain water polo – 8:14
16.01.26 France water polo – Serbia water polo – 10:14
14.01.26 France water polo – Montenegro water polo – 12:13
12.01.26 Malta water polo – France water polo – 13:22
10.01.26 France water polo – Hungary water polo – 7:15

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Netherlands won 2.
  • Both teams are struggling and far from their best.
  • Netherlands will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Netherlands won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 72:81. (average 9:10.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.01.24 France water polo – Netherlands water polo – 16:9
    21.02.21 Netherlands water polo – France water polo – 10:9
    17.02.21 Netherlands water polo – France water polo – 11:11
    20.01.20 Netherlands water polo – France water polo – 8:9
    14.02.17 France water polo – Netherlands water polo – 6:7

    Standings

    Preliminary

    Group A

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Hungary 3 3 0 0 49:23 9
    2 Montenegro 3 2 0 1 44:37 6
    3 France 3 1 0 2 41:41 3
    4 Malta 3 0 0 3 31:64 0

    Group B

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Greece 3 3 0 0 54:24 9
    2 Croatia 3 2 0 1 48:22 6
    3 Georgia 3 1 0 2 35:49 3
    4 Slovenia 3 0 0 3 23:65 0

    Group C

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Serbia 3 2 0 0 44:33 8
    2 Spain 3 2 0 1 53:22 6
    3 Netherlands 3 1 0 1 39:38 4
    4 Israel 3 0 0 3 23:66 0

    Group D

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Italy 3 3 0 0 56:26 9
    2 Romania 3 2 0 1 42:47 6
    3 Turkey 3 1 0 2 44:55 3
    4 Slovakia 3 0 0 3 36:50 0

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