Slovakia vs Israel predictions, Jan 18, 2026

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Slovakia water polo will host Israel water polo in an exciting European Championship Water Polo matchup on January 18, 2026. With Slovakia coming off a string of losses in their last 5 matches and Israel managing to secure only 1 win in the same period, both teams will be looking to turn their fortunes around in this crucial game.

Slovakia, playing at home, will have the support of their fans but will need to improve their recent form to secure a victory. Israel, on the other hand, will be aiming to build on their recent win and continue their positive momentum.

In terms of odds, bookmakers are favoring an away win for Israel with the probability of 54.5%, while the home team has a 31.3% chance of securing a win. The predicted final score based on these odds is 13:15 in favor of Israel.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths and capitalize on their opponents’ weaknesses to come out on top in this matchup. It promises to be a closely contested game with both teams hungry for a win.

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Slovakia 29.5%

Draw 12.5%

Israel 57.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 13:15

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.05	7.2	1.59
	3.24	6.65	1.57
	3	8	1.57

Latest Results

17.01.26 Slovakia water polo – Malta water polo – 11:20 16.01.26 Slovenia water polo – Slovakia water polo – 14:13 penalties 15.01.26 Turkey water polo – Slovakia water polo – 17:16 13.01.26 Slovakia water polo – Italy water polo – 12:17 11.01.26 Romania water polo – Slovakia water polo – 16:8

17.01.26 Slovenia water polo – Israel water polo – 14:15 penalties 16.01.26 Malta water polo – Israel water polo – 15:14 14.01.26 Israel water polo – Serbia water polo – 9:19 12.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Israel water polo – 19:11 10.01.26 Israel water polo – Spain water polo – 3:28

Facts

Slovakia has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Israel is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Israel may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Israel will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Slovakia won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 15:9.

Latest Head To Head

11.01.24 Slovakia water polo – Israel water polo – 15:9

Standings

Preliminary

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Hungary	3	3	0	0	49:23	9
2	Montenegro	3	2	0	1	44:37	6
3	France	3	1	0	2	41:41	3
4	Malta	3	0	0	3	31:64	0

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Greece	3	3	0	0	54:24	9
2	Croatia	3	2	0	1	48:22	6
3	Georgia	3	1	0	2	35:49	3
4	Slovenia	3	0	0	3	23:65	0

Group C

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Serbia	3	2	0	0	44:33	8
2	Spain	3	2	0	1	53:22	6
3	Netherlands	3	1	0	1	39:38	4
4	Israel	3	0	0	3	23:66	0

Group D

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Italy	3	3	0	0	56:26	9
2	Romania	3	2	0	1	42:47	6
3	Turkey	3	1	0	2	44:55	3
4	Slovakia	3	0	0	3	36:50	0

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