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In the upcoming Handball European Championship match on January 15, 2026, Norway will face off against Ukraine in what promises to be an intense and competitive showdown. Norway, playing at home, has shown consistent performance in recent matches, although they have not secured any wins. On the other hand, Ukraine has also notched up a win in their recent games. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings in the tournament with a victory in this crucial matchup.
Norway’s handball team will rely on their tactical strengths and home advantage to dominate the game, while Ukraine will be eager to showcase their skills and pull off an upset on the road. The bookmakers have predicted Norway as the clear favorites with odds of 1.01 compared to Ukraine’s odds of 21.
With both teams looking to make a statement in the championship, this match is sure to be a thrilling one. While Norway may be the favorites, Ukraine cannot be counted out and will certainly put up a tough fight. It will be interesting to see how the game unfolds and which team will come out on top.
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| Norway 92.2% |
Draw 3.5% |
Ukraine 4.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 37:26
Outrights of Handball European Championship Norway: 4.79% Ukraine: 0.72%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.01 | 21 | 17 | |
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1.01 | 30 | 25 | |
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1.01 | 26 | 20 |
Latest Results
| 08.01.26 Norway handball – Denmark handball – 26:34 02.11.25 Norway handball – Netherlands handball – 33:37 01.11.25 Norway handball – Faroe Islands handball – 34:26 30.10.25 Norway handball – Denmark handball – 33:38 11.05.25 France handball – Norway handball – 35:34 |
11.05.25 Faroe Islands handball – Ukraine handball – 35:27 08.05.25 Ukraine handball – Netherlands handball – 27:35 16.03.25 Ukraine handball – Kosovo handball – 36:25 13.03.25 Kosovo handball – Ukraine handball – 31:30 10.11.24 Ukraine handball – Faroe Islands handball – 35:32 |
Facts
Standings
Qualification
Group 1
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Slovenia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 202:164 | 12 |
| 2 | North Macedonia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 179:166 | 6 |
| 3 | Lithuania | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 164:168 | 6 |
| 4 | Estonia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 156:203 | 0 |
Group 2
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hungary | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 203:158 | 11 |
| 2 | Montenegro | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 188:177 | 9 |
| 3 | Finland | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 151:177 | 4 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 165:195 | 0 |
Group 3
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Iceland | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 196:143 | 12 |
| 2 | Georgia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 151:162 | 6 |
| 3 | Greece | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 151:168 | 4 |
| 4 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 143:168 | 2 |
Group 4
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 196:166 | 10 |
| 2 | Serbia | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 176:159 | 8 |
| 3 | Italy | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 190:182 | 6 |
| 4 | Latvia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 165:220 | 0 |
Group 5
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Croatia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 200:139 | 12 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 163:147 | 8 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 138:169 | 2 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 133:179 | 2 |
Group 6
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 188:169 | 9 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 205:192 | 8 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 194:198 | 4 |
| 4 | Kosovo | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 162:190 | 3 |
Group 7
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Germany | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 204:165 | 10 |
| 2 | Austria | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 180:176 | 8 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 188:191 | 6 |
| 4 | Turkey | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 173:213 | 0 |
Group 8
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 200:177 | 9 |
| 2 | Poland | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 184:190 | 6 |
| 3 | Romania | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 172:174 | 5 |
| 4 | Israel | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 176:191 | 4 |
Ranking of third-placed teams
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Romania | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 114:119 | 2 |
| 2 | Italy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 114:122 | 2 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 120:130 | 2 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 128:142 | 2 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 99:120 | 2 |
| 6 | Greece | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 99:122 | 2 |
| 7 | Finland | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 103:131 | 0 |
| 8 | Belgium | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 82:120 | 0 |
Handball European Championship Outrights
1. Denmark: 1.45 (49.55%)
2. Sweden: 6.5 (11.05%)
3. France W: 7 (10.26%)
4. Norway: 15 (4.79%)
5. Iceland: 16 (4.49%)
6. Slovenia: 25 (2.87%)
7. Croatia: 30 (2.39%)
8. Germany: 35 (2.05%)
9. Spain: 41 (1.75%)
10. Czech Republic: 100 (0.72%)
11. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.72%)
12. Netherlands: 100 (0.72%)
13. North Macedonia: 100 (0.72%)
14. Hungary: 100 (0.72%)
15. Serbia: 100 (0.72%)
16. Montenegro: 100 (0.72%)
17. Portugal: 100 (0.72%)
18. Georgia: 100 (0.72%)
19. Italy: 100 (0.72%)
20. Switzerland: 100 (0.72%)
21. Austria: 100 (0.72%)
22. Poland: 100 (0.72%)
23. Ukraine: 100 (0.72%)
24. Romania: 100 (0.72%)
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