Sweden vs Croatia predictions, Jan 21, 2026

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In this highly anticipated handball European Championship match-up, Sweden will be facing off against Croatia on January 21st, 2026. With Sweden holding a strong recent form, winning all four of their last matches, they will have the home advantage going into this game. On the other hand, Croatia has won two out of their last four matches, showcasing a decent performance leading up to this match.

Tactically, Sweden has been formidable on both ends of the court, with a well-rounded team that excels in both offense and defense. Croatia, on the other hand, will need to bring their A-game to match Sweden’s intensity and skill.

Bookmakers have set the odds in favor of Sweden, with a predicted final score of 31:27. However, in sports, anything can happen, and Croatia shouldn’t be underestimated. This match has all the makings of a thrilling showdown between two competitive teams, and fans can expect an exciting and closely contested game.

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Sweden 70.4%

Draw 8.8%

Croatia 20.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 31:27

Outrights of Handball European Championship Sweden: 10.13% Croatia: 0.89%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.3	11	4.3
	1.32	10.5	4.36
	1.33	10	4.5
	1.32	11	4.5

Latest Results

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 01.11.25 Sweden handball – Spain handball – 34:31

19.01.26 Netherlands handball – Croatia handball – 29:35 17.01.26 Croatia handball – Georgia handball – 32:29 11.01.26 Germany handball – Croatia handball – 33:27 08.01.26 Croatia handball – Germany handball – 29:32 30.10.25 Switzerland handball – Croatia handball – 26:29

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sweden won 4.

Croatia may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Sweden is seen as the favorite.

We predict that Sweden will win today’s game, with odds of 1.32.

In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Sweden won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 261:234. (average 29:26).

Latest Head To Head

02.08.24 Croatia handball – Sweden handball – 27:38 26.01.19 Croatia handball – Sweden handball – 28:34 07.04.18 Sweden handball – Croatia handball – 28:29 05.04.18 Sweden handball – Croatia handball – 32:25 16.01.18 Croatia handball – Sweden handball – 31:35

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	Denmark ✔	2	2	0	0	75:48	4
2	Portugal	2	1	1	0	69:63	3
3	North Macedonia	2	0	1	1	53:65	1
4	Romania	2	0	0	2	58:79	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 ✔	2	2	0	0	79:75	4
2	Faroe Islands	2	1	1	0	65:52	3
3	Switzerland	2	0	1	1	63:66	1
4	Montenegro	2	0	0	2	64:78	0

Group E

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Sweden	2	2	0	0	74:60	4
2	Croatia	2	2	0	0	67:58	4
3	Netherlands	2	0	0	2	60:71	0
4	Georgia	2	0	0	2	58:70	0

Group F

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Iceland ✔	2	2	0	0	70:49	4
2	Hungary ✔	2	2	0	0	61:47	4
3	Poland	2	0	0	2	44:60	0
4	Italy	2	0	0	2	52:71	0

Handball European Championship Outrights

1. Denmark: 1.33 (53.33%)

2. Sweden: 7 (10.13%)

3. France: 8 (8.87%)

4. France W: 8 (8.87%)

5. Iceland: 14 (5.07%)

6. Norway: 23 (3.08%)

7. Germany: 36 (1.97%)

8. Croatia: 80 (0.89%)

9. Faroe Islands: 100 (0.71%)

10. Slovenia: 100 (0.71%)

11. Netherlands: 100 (0.71%)

12. North Macedonia: 100 (0.71%)

13. Hungary: 100 (0.71%)

14. Serbia: 100 (0.71%)

15. Spain: 100 (0.71%)

16. Portugal: 100 (0.71%)

17. Georgia: 100 (0.71%)

18. Switzerland: 100 (0.71%)

19. Austria: 100 (0.71%)

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