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In a highly anticipated clash at the Handball European Championship, Portugal will face off against Romania on January 16, 2026. Both teams are coming off recent defeats, with Portugal having lost their last match and Romania experiencing a similar outcome. However, despite their recent form, Portugal holds the advantage in this upcoming fixture as they will play on home turf.
Portugal’s tactical strength lies in their well-rounded team with strong defensive structures and a potent attacking lineup. On the other hand, Romania will need to focus on tightening up their defense and capitalizing on counter-attacking opportunities to challenge the home side.
Bookmakers have placed Portugal as the clear favorites with odds heavily in their favor. The predicted final score reflects this sentiment, with Portugal expected to come out on top with a 34-26 victory. However, in sports, anything can happen, and Romania will undoubtedly be looking to upset the odds and secure a crucial win in this important fixture. It promises to be a thrilling showdown between the two teams, with both sides eager to showcase their talents on the European stage.
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| Portugal 88.5% |
Draw 5% |
Romania 6.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 34:26
Outrights of Handball European Championship Portugal: 0.72% Romania: 0.72%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.05 | 16 | 12 | |
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1.04 | 19 | 13.5 | |
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1.04 | 19 | 15 | |
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1.06 | 16.15 | 15.52 | |
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1.05 | 19 | 12 |
Latest Results
| 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 30.10.25 Portugal handball – Egypt handball – 28:32 11.05.25 Israel handball – Portugal handball – 33:34 |
09.01.26 Hungary handball – Romania handball – 33:23 06.01.26 Italy handball – Romania handball – 35:34 11.05.25 Poland handball – Romania handball – 30:29 08.05.25 Romania handball – Portugal handball – 28:24 16.03.25 Romania handball – Israel handball – 29:26 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.05.25 Romania handball – Portugal handball – 28:24 07.11.24 Portugal handball – Romania handball – 37:30 13.06.19 Romania handball – Portugal handball – 19:24 24.10.18 Portugal handball – Romania handball – 21:13 06.01.18 Portugal handball – Romania handball – 23:26 |
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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