Slovenia vs Montenegro predictions, May 17, 2026

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As the Handball World Championship gears up for an exciting clash on May 17, 2026, Slovenia will host Montenegro in a highly anticipated match at home. Slovenia comes into this game with a positive momentum, having secured victory in their last outing. Their recent form indicates a strong offensive capability, essential for capitalizing on home advantage.

In contrast, Montenegro has shown resilience, winning 2 of their last 3 matches, indicating a surge in confidence. Their tactical approach has been characterized by a robust defense and quick transitions, making them a formidable opponent.

Bookmakers have placed Slovenia as the clear favorites, with odds reflecting a strong belief in their home potential (1.21 for a home win compared to 5.53 for Montenegro). The predicted final scoreline of 35:30 suggests an expectation of a high-scoring affair, highlighting Slovenia’s offensive strengths against Montenegro’s defensive strategies.

As both teams aim for a crucial win, the match promises intense competition. While Slovenia is favored to come out on top, Montenegro’s recent form should not be underestimated, making this a captivating encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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 2026-05-15T11:52:03+00:00.

Slovenia
74%
Draw
8.3%
Montenegro
17.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 35:30

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.21 12 5.2
MarathonBet 1.26 11 4.82
Pinnacle 1.21 9.94 5.84

Latest Results

14.05.26 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 28:29
28.01.26 Slovenia handball – Iceland handball – 31:39
27.01.26 Slovenia handball – Croatia handball – 25:29
25.01.26 Slovenia handball – Hungary handball – 35:32
23.01.26 Slovenia handball – Sweden handball – 31:35
14.05.26 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 28:29
22.03.26 Montenegro handball – Finland handball – 30:26
19.03.26 Finland handball – Montenegro handball – 32:36
20.01.26 Montenegro handball – Switzerland handball – 26:43
18.01.26 Montenegro handball – Faroe Islands handball – 24:37

Facts

  • First leg result: 29-28.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 5.
  • In this match, Slovenia is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 416:332. (average 34.7:27.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.05.26 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 28:29
    16.01.26 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 41:40
    05.01.24 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 37:32
    12.03.23 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 37:30
    09.03.23 Montenegro handball – Slovenia handball – 29:32

    Standings

    Draw

    Third stage

    Final

    1 Slovakia North Macedonia 24 : 31
    2 Bosnia & Herzegovina Faroe Islands 22 : 24
    3 Czech Republic France 26 : 37
    4 Switzerland Italy 32 : 29
    5 Montenegro Slovenia 28 : 29
    6 Serbia Hungary 31 : 29
    7 Spain Israel 32 : 27
    8 Greece Netherlands 29 : 27
    9 Norway Turkey 43 : 30
    10 Austria Poland 25 : 26

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