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As Serbia prepares to host Lithuania in an eagerly anticipated encounter at the Handball World Championship on March 19, 2026, the stakes are high for both teams. Serbia, playing on home turf, carries the burden of recent form, having lost their last outing. They will be keen to capitalize on their familiar environment and the support of the home crowd to bounce back.
Lithuania, on the other hand, comes into this match with an untested recent performance stat, having not played a prior match in this phase. This situation presents both an opportunity and a challenge; they could surprise Serbia by bringing fresh tactics to the court or may struggle to find rhythm against a team familiar with competitive pressure.
From a tactical standpoint, Serbia has historically boasted a robust offensive strategy, characterized by their fast-paced transitions and effective shooting. Lithuania will need to counter with disciplined defense and strategic plays to disrupt Serbia’s flow.
Bookmakers have made Serbia the clear favorite with odds of 1.06, predicting a potential final score of 32:24. However, in the realm of sports, where unpredictability reigns, this match promises to be one to watch closely.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-18T05:52:03+00:00.
| Serbia 86.6% |
Draw 5.4% |
Lithuania 7.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 32:24
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.03 | 19 | 13 | |
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1.07 | 15.5 | 10.7 | |
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1.02 | 17 | 12 |
Latest Results
| 19.01.26 Austria handball – Serbia handball – 26:25 17.01.26 Serbia handball – Germany handball – 30:27 15.01.26 Spain handball – Serbia handball – 29:27 11.05.25 Serbia handball – Italy handball – 28:24 08.05.25 Latvia handball – Serbia handball – 26:27 |
11.05.25 North Macedonia handball – Lithuania handball – 26:17 07.05.25 Lithuania handball – Slovenia handball – 28:31 16.03.25 Lithuania handball – Estonia handball – 35:28 12.03.25 Estonia handball – Lithuania handball – 20:30 10.11.24 Lithuania handball – North Macedonia handball – 29:27 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
First stage
Final
| 1 | Latvia | Luxembourg | 34 : 33, 28 : 20 |
| 2 | Cyprus | Turkey | 19 : 35, 27 : 33 |
| 3 | Great Britain | Kosovo | 30 : 35, 26 : 32 |
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