France vs Norway Prediction & Betting Tips - Euro Handball
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Euro Handball Predictions
Monday’s preliminary round action at the 2026 European Handball Championship will see France take on Norway in a blockbuster matchup. France and Norway are first and second, respectively, in the Group C standings. Let’s get into the match prediction.
France have already qualified for the Main Round of the 2026 European Championships, having notched up back-to-back wins over Czechia (42-28) and Ukraine (46-26) in their first two games.
Dylan Nahi and Melvyn Richardson led the charge in the 20-point blowout against Ukraine with six goals each, and they are the joint-leading goal-scorers in the group with 12 goals apiece.
The defending champions are now on a 10-match win streak across all competitions and beat their upcoming opponents in their last two encounters.
Meanwhile, like France, Norway are already through to the Main Round in this competition. They demolished Ukraine 39-22 in their opening match before edging Czechia 29-25 over the weekend.
August Pedersen racked up nine goals in the last match, while Torbjorn Bergerud made 14 saves. Sander Sagosen scored three and is now one away from becoming the fourth-highest scorer in Euro Championship history.
Norway have won four and lost six of their last 10 games in all competitions. They have only won one of their last five games against this opponent.
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France v Norway Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.25 | 11.5 | 5.12 |
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1.25 | 11.5 | 5.12 |
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1.23 | 11 | 5.4 |
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1.23 | 11 | 5.4 |
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1.25 | 11.5 | 5.12 |
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France vs Norway Form
France and Norway's standings in the Euro Handball
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +38 |
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2
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4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +17 |
France and Norway Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
17 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
15 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
9 Jan 2026 - Int. Friendly Games
1 Nov 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
2 Feb 2025 - Handball World Championship
30 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
15 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
9 Jan 2026 - Int. Friendly Games
1 Nov 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
2 Feb 2025 - Handball World Championship
30 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
28 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
17 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
23 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
21 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
16 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
7 Aug 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
4 Aug 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
17 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
15 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
10 Jan 2026 - Golden League
8 Jan 2026 - Golden League
2 Nov 2025 - Golden League
1 Nov 2025 - Golden League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
15 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
8 Jan 2026 - Golden League
2 Nov 2025 - Golden League
1 Nov 2025 - Golden League
30 Oct 2025 - Golden League
26 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
17 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
10 Jan 2026 - Golden League
24 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
17 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
4 Aug 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
29 Jul 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
France vs Norway Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
29 Jul 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
14 Jan 2021 - Handball World Championship
12 Jan 2020 - Euro Handball
Players list
C. Bolzinger
R. Desbonnet
R. Haug
T. Bergerud
France - Norway Key Points
- France is ranked seven places above Norway.
- France is the defending Euro Championship champions.
- France is on a 10-game win streak.
- France has won four of their last five games against this opponent.
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Our France vs Norway Prediction
Both these sides have already secured their spot in the Main Round of the 2026 European Championship, thanks to back-to-back wins in their first two games, but they will want to win this one as well to maintain their momentum.
The last time these teams met, France edged the result by a single goal, and they look in great shape this year, carrying a +34 goal-difference into this match. It should be a close contest, but we fancy the defending champs to get the result. Our France vs Norway prediction is France -2.5.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
