Netherlands vs Greece predictions, May 17, 2026

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### Match Preview: Netherlands vs. Greece – Handball World Championship

On May 17, 2026, the Netherlands will host Greece in a pivotal Handball World Championship clash. The match will take place in the Netherlands, where the home team will aim to leverage their familiar environment. Recent performance trends, however, present a challenging landscape for the Dutch squad, who have secured only one victory in their last four outings. The challenges they face include inconsistencies in both their defense and attacking strategies, which may impact their ability to capitalize on home advantage.

In contrast, Greece arrives with a head of steam, having won all three of their most recent matches. With a solid blend of tactical discipline and effective goal-scoring abilities, Greece will seek to exploit any defensive lapses from the Netherlands. Their recent form suggests a well-oiled unit capable of capitalizing on transitional opportunities.

Bookmakers reflect this contrasting momentum in their odds, offering 1.16 for a home victory against 6.47 for an away win. The predicted final score stands at 32:26 in favor of the Netherlands, suggesting a likely competitive encounter. While home advantage may favor the Dutch, the current form of Greece indicates that nothing can be taken for granted, making for an intriguing matchup.

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Netherlands
78.2%
Draw
7.8%
Greece
14%

Prediction (the most likely score): 32:26

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.18 11 6.2
MarathonBet 1.12 13 7.7

Latest Results

13.05.26 Greece handball – Netherlands handball – 29:27
22.03.26 Denmark handball – Netherlands handball – 38:27
21.03.26 Netherlands handball – Norway handball – 31:38
19.03.26 Netherlands handball – USA handball – 39:30
21.01.26 Netherlands handball – Georgia handball – 31:26
13.05.26 Greece handball – Netherlands handball – 29:27
21.03.26 Belgium handball – Greece handball – 31:34
18.03.26 Greece handball – Belgium handball – 29:26
10.01.26 Denmark handball – Greece handball – 38:24
08.01.26 Netherlands handball – Greece handball – 32:26

Facts

  • First leg result: 27-29.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Netherlands won 3.
  • In this match, Netherlands is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Netherlands won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 278:256. (average 27.8:25.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.05.26 Greece handball – Netherlands handball – 29:27
    08.01.26 Netherlands handball – Greece handball – 32:26
    12.05.24 Netherlands handball – Greece handball – 31:25
    08.05.24 Greece handball – Netherlands handball – 31:27
    30.04.23 Netherlands handball – Greece handball – 32:26

    Standings

    Draw

    Third stage

    Final

    1 Slovakia North Macedonia 24 : 31
    2 Bosnia & Herzegovina Faroe Islands 22 : 24
    3 Czech Republic France 26 : 37
    4 Switzerland Italy 32 : 29
    5 Montenegro Slovenia 28 : 29
    6 Serbia Hungary 31 : 29
    7 Spain Israel 32 : 27
    8 Greece Netherlands 29 : 27
    9 Norway Turkey 43 : 30
    10 Austria Poland 25 : 26

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