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North Macedonia vs Portugal predictions, Jan 18, 2026

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In an upcoming handball match in the Handball European Championship, North Macedonia will face off against Portugal on January 18, 2026. North Macedonia handball team has had a challenging run lately, winning none of their last 1 matches, while Portugal handball team has been in better form, securing victories in 3 of their last 4 matches. The home team will be looking to turn their recent performances around and secure a much-needed win against Portugal.

North Macedonia will have the advantage of playing on their home turf, which could potentially boost their morale and performance. However, Portugal has shown consistency and strength in their recent matches, making them a tough competitor for North Macedonia to overcome. With bookmakers favoring Portugal with odds of 1.15 compared to North Macedonia’s 8.1, it is clear that Portugal is the predicted favorite to win this match.

Both teams will need to focus on their tactical strengths and execution to secure a favorable outcome in this upcoming clash. It will be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams, and the outcome is uncertain.

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North Macedonia
11.5%
Draw
6.9%
Portugal
81.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 29:35

Outrights of Handball European Championship Portugal: 0.75% North Macedonia: 0.68%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
8 13 1.11
7.1 13.5 1.14
8 13 1.13
8.1 13.6 1.15
8.5 14 1.13

Latest Results

16.01.26 Denmark handball – North Macedonia handball – 36:24
11.05.25 North Macedonia handball – Lithuania handball – 26:17
08.05.25 Estonia handball – North Macedonia handball – 17:36
16.03.25 Slovenia handball – North Macedonia handball – 38:27
12.03.25 North Macedonia handball – Slovenia handball – 26:32
16.01.26 Portugal handball – Romania handball – 40:34
11.01.26 Spain handball – Portugal handball – 31:34
09.01.26 Portugal handball – Iran handball – 41:20
08.01.26 Portugal handball – Egypt handball – 31:31
01.11.25 Portugal handball – Egypt handball – 30:27

Facts

  • North Macedonia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Portugal is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, North Macedonia won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 76:80. (average 25.3:26.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.03.23 Portugal handball – North Macedonia handball – 32:27
    09.03.23 North Macedonia handball – Portugal handball – 23:29
    16.06.13 North Macedonia handball – Portugal handball – 26:19

    Standings

    Final tournament

    Group A

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Germany 1 1 0 0 30:27 2
    2 Spain 1 1 0 0 29:27 2
    3 Serbia 1 0 0 1 27:29 0
    4 Austria 1 0 0 1 27:30 0

    Group B

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Denmark 1 1 0 0 36:24 2
    2 Portugal 1 1 0 0 40:34 2
    3 Romania 1 0 0 1 34:40 0
    4 North Macedonia 1 0 0 1 24:36 0

    Group C

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Norway 1 1 0 0 39:22 2
    2 France 1 1 0 0 42:28 2
    3 Czech Republic 1 0 0 1 28:42 0
    4 Ukraine 1 0 0 1 22:39 0

    Group D

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Slovenia 1 1 0 0 41:40 2
    2 Switzerland 1 0 1 0 28:28 1
    3 Faroe Islands 1 0 1 0 28:28 1
    4 Montenegro 1 0 0 1 40:41 0

    Group E

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Croatia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Georgia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Netherlands 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Sweden 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group F

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Iceland 1 1 0 0 39:26 2
    2 Hungary 1 1 0 0 29:21 2
    3 Poland 1 0 0 1 21:29 0
    4 Italy 1 0 0 1 26:39 0

    Handball European Championship Outrights

    1. Denmark: 1.35 (50.33%)

    2. Sweden: 7 (9.71%)

    3. France: 10 (6.79%)

    4. France W: 10 (6.79%)

    5. Iceland: 15 (4.53%)

    6. Norway: 18 (3.77%)

    7. Germany: 18 (3.77%)

    8. Spain: 40 (1.7%)

    9. Croatia: 50 (1.36%)

    10. Slovenia: 80 (0.85%)

    11. Hungary: 85 (0.8%)

    12. Portugal: 90 (0.75%)

    13. Czech Republic: 100 (0.68%)

    14. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.68%)

    15. Netherlands: 100 (0.68%)

    16. North Macedonia: 100 (0.68%)

    17. Serbia: 100 (0.68%)

    18. Montenegro: 100 (0.68%)

    19. Georgia: 100 (0.68%)

    20. Italy: 100 (0.68%)

    21. Switzerland: 100 (0.68%)

    22. Austria: 100 (0.68%)

    23. Poland: 100 (0.68%)

    24. Ukraine: 100 (0.68%)

    25. Romania: 100 (0.68%)

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