Slovakia vs Ukraine predictions, Mar 22, 2026

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As the Handball World Championship approaches, the upcoming clash between Slovakia and Ukraine on March 22, 2026, promises to be an intriguing matchup. Set to take place in Slovakia, the home team enters the contest with momentum, having secured a victory in their last outing. This recent form may bolster their confidence and home-court advantage as they face Ukraine, who is currently on a downturn, having lost their most recent match.

Tactically, Slovakia has been leveraging their strong offensive play, focusing on quick transitions and effective ball movement. This has allowed them to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain pressure on their opponents. Conversely, Ukraine will need to regroup and find a way to tighten their defensive strategies if they hope to counter Slovakia’s dynamic style.

With bookmakers favoring Slovakia at odds of 1.2 compared to Ukraine’s 5.57, the expectation is for a competitive game, though the odds suggest a clear tilt in the home team’s favor. As both teams prepare for this critical encounter, it will be essential to watch how each side adapts their tactics on the day. While Slovakia is the favorite, handball is known for its unpredictability, leaving room for surprises.

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Slovakia 75.5%

Draw 8.3%

Ukraine 16.3%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.21	12	5.4
	1.18	11.8	6.1
	1.18	11	5.5
	1.21	9.94	5.84

Latest Results

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 07.05.25 Slovakia handball – Hungary handball – 24:39

18.03.26 Ukraine handball – Slovakia handball – 24:27 19.01.26 Czech Republic handball – Ukraine handball – 38:29 17.01.26 Ukraine handball – France handball – 26:46 15.01.26 Norway handball – Ukraine handball – 39:22 11.05.25 Faroe Islands handball – Ukraine handball – 35:27

Facts

First leg result: 27-24. Second leg.

In this match, Slovakia is the obvious favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Slovakia won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 27:24.

Latest Head To Head

18.03.26 Ukraine handball – Slovakia handball – 24:27

Standings

Draw

Second stage

Final

1	Bosnia & Herzegovina	Kosovo	34 : 21
2	Georgia	Israel	29 : 32
3	Ukraine	Slovakia	24 : 27
4	Serbia	Lithuania	42 : 25
5	Poland	Latvia	33 : 24
6	Turkey	Romania	32 : 37
7	Greece	Belgium	29 : 26
8	Finland	Montenegro	32 : 36

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