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As Slovakia prepares to host North Macedonia in the Handball World Championship on May 14, 2026, the stakes are high for both teams. Slovakia comes into this match with a mixed recent form, having secured 1 victory in their last 2 outings. This suggests that they are capable of competing, albeit inconsistently. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a strong defense, which could prove crucial against North Macedonia.
On the other hand, North Macedonia has struggled to find their footing, entering this match with no victories in their last 0 games, indicating a lack of match play or an inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. This absence of recent competition could hinder their rhythm and cohesiveness on the court.
The bookmakers reflect this dynamic in their odds, listing Slovakia at 4.95 for a home win, while North Macedonia is favored at 1.29 for an away victory. Given the host advantage for Slovakia and their recent positive result, they may pose a significant challenge for North Macedonia. However, the match remains open, and both teams have potential pathways to victory.
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| Slovakia 21% |
Draw 9.5% |
North Macedonia 69.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 27:31
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3 | 11 | 1.29 | |
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4.09 | 9.5 | 1.33 | |
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4.95 | 8.27 | 1.29 |
Latest Results
| 22.03.26 Slovakia handball – Ukraine handball – 31:32 18.03.26 Ukraine handball – Slovakia handball – 24:27 09.01.26 Slovakia handball – Tunisia handball – 35:30 08.01.26 Spain handball – Slovakia handball – 43:26 11.05.25 Montenegro handball – Slovakia handball – 33:28 |
20.01.26 North Macedonia handball – Romania handball – 24:23 18.01.26 North Macedonia handball – Portugal handball – 29:29 16.01.26 Denmark handball – North Macedonia handball – 36:24 11.05.25 North Macedonia handball – Lithuania handball – 26:17 08.05.25 Estonia handball – North Macedonia handball – 17:36 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Second stage
Final
| 1 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Kosovo | 29 : 33, 34 : 21 |
| 2 | Georgia | Israel | 30 : 28, 29 : 32 |
| 3 | Ukraine | Slovakia | 32 : 31, 24 : 27 |
| 4 | Serbia | Lithuania | 33 : 24, 42 : 25 |
| 5 | Poland | Latvia | 33 : 25, 33 : 24 |
| 6 | Turkey | Romania | 37 : 31, 32 : 37 |
| 7 | Greece | Belgium | 34 : 31, 29 : 26 |
| 8 | Finland | Montenegro | 26 : 30, 32 : 36 |
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