Slovenia vs Sweden predictions, Jan 23, 2026

Jan 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Handball European Championship, on Friday,

Slovenia

Sweden

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In what promises to be an exciting Handball European Championship matchup, Slovenia is set to face off against Sweden on January 23, 2026. The two teams come into the game in impressive form, with Slovenia winning their last four matches and Sweden boasting a five-game winning streak.

Slovenia will have the advantage of playing on home turf, which could provide them with an extra boost in confidence. However, the bookmakers have given Sweden the edge with odds of 1.17 for an away victory compared to 7.1 for Slovenia at home. This suggests that Sweden is seen as the stronger team in this matchup.

Tactically, both teams have shown solid defensive capabilities, but Sweden’s attacking prowess has been particularly impressive in recent matches. With a predicted final score of 29:34 in favor of Sweden, it is clear that they are expected to come out on top.

While Slovenia will be aiming to maintain their winning streak and capitalize on home advantage, Sweden’s form and offensive strength could prove to be the deciding factor in what is sure to be a closely contested battle. Ultimately, this match has all the makings of a thrilling encounter between two top Handball European Championship contenders.

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Slovenia
13%		 Draw
7.8%		 Sweden
79.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 29:34

Outrights of Handball European Championship Sweden: 12.28% Slovenia: 0.86%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 7.2 13 1.13
MarathonBet 7.11 9.5 1.18

Latest Results

20.01.26 Slovenia handball – Faroe Islands handball – 30:27
18.01.26 Switzerland handball – Slovenia handball – 35:38
16.01.26 Slovenia handball – Montenegro handball – 41:40
06.01.26 Slovenia handball – Kuwait handball – 36:23
11.05.25 Slovenia handball – Estonia handball – 36:30		 21.01.26 Sweden handball – Croatia handball – 33:25
19.01.26 Georgia handball – Sweden handball – 29:38
17.01.26 Sweden handball – Netherlands handball – 36:31
07.01.26 Sweden handball – Brazil handball – 33:24
05.01.26 Sweden handball – Brazil handball – 34:27

Facts

  • Sweden is Qualified for EHF Euro
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 2.
  • Sweden is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • In this match, Sweden is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 273:287. (average 24.8:26.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.07.24 Slovenia handball – Sweden handball – 29:24
    17.01.24 Slovenia handball – Sweden handball – 22:28
    14.03.21 Sweden handball – Slovenia handball – 32:25
    22.01.21 Slovenia handball – Sweden handball – 28:28
    12.01.20 Sweden handball – Slovenia handball – 19:21

    Standings

    Final tournament

    Group A

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Germany 3 2 0 1 91:89 4
    2 Spain 3 2 0 1 91:86 4
    3 Austria 3 1 0 2 78:85 2
    4 Serbia 3 1 0 2 82:82 2

    Group B

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Portugal 3 2 1 0 100:92 5
    2 Denmark 3 2 0 1 104:79 4
    3 North Macedonia 3 1 1 1 77:88 3
    4 Romania 3 0 0 3 81:103 0

    Group C

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 France 3 3 0 0 126:88 6
    2 Norway 3 2 0 1 102:85 4
    3 Czech Republic 3 1 0 2 91:100 2
    4 Ukraine 3 0 0 3 77:123 0

    Group D

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Slovenia 3 3 0 0 109:102 6
    2 Switzerland 3 1 1 1 106:92 3
    3 Faroe Islands 3 1 1 1 92:82 3
    4 Montenegro 3 0 0 3 90:121 0

    Group E

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Sweden ✔ 3 3 0 0 107:85 6
    2 Croatia ✔ 3 2 0 1 92:91 4
    3 Netherlands 3 1 0 2 91:97 2
    4 Georgia 3 0 0 3 84:101 0

    Group F

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Iceland 3 3 0 0 94:72 6
    2 Hungary 3 2 0 1 84:71 4
    3 Italy 3 1 0 2 81:99 2
    4 Poland 3 0 0 3 72:89 0

    Handball European Championship Outrights

    1. Denmark: 1.8 (47.75%)

    2. France: 4.5 (19.1%)

    3. Sweden: 7 (12.28%)

    4. Iceland: 14 (6.14%)

    5. Germany: 17 (5.06%)

    6. Portugal: 25 (3.44%)

    7. Croatia: 50 (1.72%)

    8. Norway: 80 (1.07%)

    9. Slovenia: 100 (0.86%)

    10. Hungary: 100 (0.86%)

    11. Spain: 100 (0.86%)

    12. Switzerland: 100 (0.86%)

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