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As the Handball European Championship Women approaches, the matchup between Portugal W and Montenegro W on April 9, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest. Taking place in Portugal, this home advantage could be pivotal, though recent form suggests both teams have had mixed results, each winning 1 of their last 2 matches.
Montenegro W enters the game as the favorites, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.25 for an away victory. This suggests confidence in their tactical prowess, characterized by a robust defense and quick transition play, which has often led them to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes.
Conversely, Portugal W’s recent form indicates potential vulnerabilities, despite their home status. They will need to enhance their offensive cohesion and defensive solidity to challenge Montenegro’s experienced lineup.
The predicted final score of 24:29 denotes a competitive encounter, emphasizing Montenegro’s edge in this matchup. However, with the unpredictability inherent in sports, Portugal could surprise if they manage to leverage their home environment effectively. Bettors should approach this match considering both teams’ current trajectories and overall capabilities.
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| Portugal 18.4% |
Draw 8.7% |
Montenegro 72.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 24:29
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.7 | 13 | 1.23 | |
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5.48 | 11 | 1.22 | |
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4.5 | 9.5 | 1.25 | |
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5.19 | 8.86 | 1.26 |
Latest Results
| 08.03.26 Portugal W handball – Faroe Islands W handball – 25:23 04.03.26 Faroe Islands W handball – Portugal W handball – 25:21 23.11.25 Czech Republic W handball – Portugal W handball – 29:41 19.10.25 Portugal W handball – Iceland W handball – 26:25 15.10.25 Montenegro W handball – Portugal W handball – 29:22 |
08.03.26 Montenegro W handball – Iceland W handball – 33:24 04.03.26 Iceland W handball – Montenegro W handball – 28:27 09.12.25 Norway W handball – Montenegro W handball – 32:23 06.12.25 Montenegro W handball – Serbia W handball – 33:17 04.12.25 Montenegro W handball – Germany W handball – 18:36 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.10.25 Montenegro W handball – Portugal W handball – 29:22 12.04.25 Montenegro W handball – Portugal W handball – 30:26 09.04.25 Portugal W handball – Montenegro W handball – 19:31 15.06.14 Montenegro W handball – Portugal W handball – 22:22 27.10.13 Portugal W handball – Montenegro W handball – 24:29 |
Standings
Second stage
Group 1
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | France W ✔ | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 139:60 | 8 |
| 2 | Croatia W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 90:103 | 4 |
| 3 | Finland W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 84:105 | 4 |
| 4 | Kosovo W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 82:127 | 0 |
Group 2
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Netherlands W ✔ | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 145:81 | 8 |
| 2 | Switzerland W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 115:108 | 4 |
| 3 | Italy W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 105:127 | 2 |
| 4 | Bosnia & Herzegovina W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 86:135 | 2 |
Group 3
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Germany W ✔ | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 137:80 | 8 |
| 2 | Slovenia W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 98:105 | 4 |
| 3 | North Macedonia W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96:116 | 2 |
| 4 | Belgium W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 97:127 | 2 |
Group 4
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Montenegro W | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 121:100 | 6 |
| 2 | Faroe Islands W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 98:100 | 4 |
| 3 | Portugal W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 94:102 | 4 |
| 4 | Iceland W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 99:110 | 2 |
Group 5
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sweden W ✔ | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 130:93 | 8 |
| 2 | Serbia W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 124:112 | 4 |
| 3 | Ukraine W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104:121 | 4 |
| 4 | Lithuania W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 107:139 | 0 |
Group 6
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Spain W ✔ | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 136:85 | 8 |
| 2 | Austria W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 116:115 | 4 |
| 3 | Greece W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104:116 | 4 |
| 4 | Israel W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 104:144 | 0 |
Ranking of third-placed teams
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Portugal W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 94:102 | 4 |
| 2 | Greece W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104:116 | 4 |
| 3 | Ukraine W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104:121 | 4 |
| 4 | Finland W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 84:105 | 4 |
| 5 | North Macedonia W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96:116 | 2 |
| 6 | Italy W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 105:127 | 2 |
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