Poland vs Austria predictions, May 17, 2026

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As Poland prepares to host Austria in the Handball World Championship on May 17, 2026, the matchup promises to be an engaging contest, especially given both teams’ recent performances. Poland enters this encounter with momentum on their side, having secured victories in all of their last three matches. Their solid form highlights a cohesive unit characterized by strong offensive strategies and a sturdy defense, key elements in their ability to create scoring opportunities and thwart opponents.

On the other hand, Austria comes into this game seeking their first win after suffering a defeat in their most recent outing. While they have shown flashes of competitiveness, inconsistency has plagued their efforts, making it vital for them to elevate their performance against a robust Polish side.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.76 for a Polish victory and 2.51 for Austria, indicating a stronger likelihood of a home win. While the predicted final score is projected to be a tight 29:29, the match promises to be tactical. Poland’s recent form combined with home advantage makes them favorites, but in handball, outcomes can often be unpredictable, particularly in high-stakes settings like this championship. Fans can expect a thrilling clash as both teams aim for crucial points.

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Poland 52%

Draw 11.6%

Austria 36.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 29:29

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.74	7.4	2.6
	1.73	8.15	2.54

Latest Results

13.05.26 Austria handball – Poland handball – 25:26 22.03.26 Poland handball – Latvia handball – 33:25 19.03.26 Latvia handball – Poland handball – 24:33 20.01.26 Poland handball – Italy handball – 28:29 18.01.26 Poland handball – Iceland handball – 23:31

13.05.26 Austria handball – Poland handball – 25:26 19.01.26 Austria handball – Serbia handball – 26:25 17.01.26 Austria handball – Spain handball – 25:30 15.01.26 Germany handball – Austria handball – 30:27 09.01.26 France handball – Austria handball – 34:29

Facts

First leg result: 26-25.

Poland will hold a modest advantage in this match.

We predict that Poland will win today’s game, with odds of 1.76.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Poland won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 93:75. (average 31:25).

Latest Head To Head

13.05.26 Austria handball – Poland handball – 25:26 08.01.25 Poland handball – Austria handball – 31:19 14.01.22 Austria handball – Poland handball – 31:36

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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