European Handball Championships Predictions & Betting tips
Find out our free European Handball Championship prediction on who will win the title as well as our expert predictions on the Euro Handball 2026 matches leading up to the final. All the information you need for your sports betting!
Euro Handball 2026 presentation and predictions
If you like handball, you're on the right page. From 15 January to 01 February 2026, the Euro Handball tournament is on SportyTrader, with predictions, analyses and tips for betting on the European Championship.
Who are the favourites for the competition? Which predictions should be favoured for the European Handball Championship being played in Denmark, Sweden and Norway? All the answers can be found on this page. Get your predictions ready for the Men's Euro, as handball takes over at the beginning of 2026!
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Winner prediction: who will win Euro Handball 2026?
Held in three Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, and Norway) during January 2026, Euro Handball is one of the major sporting events at the start of the new year.
Following France's triumph in 2024, this seventeenth edition of the tournament will pit some of Europe’s best nations against each other, from Denmark to Norway, Sweden and, of course, France. And one nation stands out from the rest: Denmark.
The Danes, who finished second in the last European Championship and were crowned world champions in 2021, 2023 and 2025, remain the best team in world handball and are determined to win their first European title since 2012.
Coach Nikolaj Bredahl Jacobsen has a wealth of talent at his disposal, including the likes of Gidsel, Pytlick, Nielsen, Jakobsen and Saugstrup to name but a few. Therefore, the squad is strong and experienced.
For all these reasons, our Euro Handball prediction is: Denmark wins.
Euro Handball 2026 prediction - odds for the favourites for the title
- Denmark - 1.50
- France - 4.50
- Sweden - 7.00
- Iceland - 14.00
- Germany - 16.00
- Portugal - 76.00
- Croatia - 101.00
- Norway - 151.00
- Slovenia - 201.00
- Hungary - 401.00
- Switzerland - 2501.00
- Spain - 2501.00
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Our Euro Handball 2026 group predictions
The Euro Handball tournament is divided into several stages, the second of which is the Main Round. The preliminary round, which brought together the 24 qualifying teams has now come to an end.
The 12 nations that made it through the first round are now divided into two groups of six. Only the top two teams in each group at the end of this second phase will qualify for the semi-finals.
Here are the groups for the Euro Handball 2026 main round:
- Group 1: France - Germany - Portugal - Spain - Denmark - Norway
- Group 2: Sweden - Slovenia - Iceland - Hungary - Switzerland - Croatia
Beginners Guide to how Euro Handball 2026 works
There are three stages to the Euro Handball tournament. The first stage is the Preliminary Round, during which all the nations are divided into six groups of four teams. To continue their adventure, they must finish in the top two places in their group.
The second stage of Euro Handball is the Main Round. The qualified teams are divided into two groups of six teams and retain their points from the first round. At the end of this second phase, the top two teams in each group qualify for the semi-finals, and the third-placed teams for a classification match.
Then the third phase begins: the finals. The semi-finals are played, followed by the final and the bronze medal match. To sum up, we have:
- Preliminary round (15-21 January 2026) - 6 groups of 4 teams (first 2 to qualify)
- Main round (22-28 January 2026) - 2 groups of 6 teams (top 2 qualifiers)
- Final round (30 January and 1 February 2026) - knockout matches
Quite a programme in itself for sports betting fans of international handball. Don't hesitate to try your hand at a few sports predictions for this European Championship being played in Germany.
How to make good predictions on the European Handball Championship?
To make good sports predictions on the European Handball Championship, there are a few tips to bear in mind. Here are the main ones to remember:
- Take a look at of the latest results
- Know the history of the nations in this Euro Handball tournament
- Take into account the teams that have already qualified and been eliminated
- Consider player absences
- Keep the venue in mind
These best practices will help you optimise your chances of winning the competition, and always keep you close to the reality of the moment.
Take a look at the latest results
Before betting on a particular team, it is obviously important to look at its current form and recent results.
You should not just rely on a country's name or history in the European Handball Championship, but first analyse its form.
If a favourite that has just lost its last five matches is playing an outsider that has won eight matches in a row, for example, the trend could well be reversed!
Know the history of the nations in this Euro Handball Tournament
Experience in a major tournament is often very important and decisive for a country's progress.
If, for example, a nation has never reached the semi-finals in its entire history, there is little chance that it will do so in the 2026 edition, where the big names are obviously expected to be present.
On the other hand, if a nation is struggling but has reached the last four in the last 10 editions, it is a safe bet that we could well see it there again.
Take into account teams that have already qualified or been eliminated
Whether in the first or second half of the tournament (before the semi-finals), many teams will play certain matches with either qualified or eliminated status.
In this type of match, you need to be very cautious before placing a bet, as there are two possible scenarios. Either the team will play completely relaxed, without pressure, and still put in a great performance, or they will want to save their energy for the rest of the tournament (or avoid injury in the event of elimination) and will not play at full strength.
Keep this in mind before placing your bets, especially in the first two phases of this Euro Handball Championship: avoid betting too much on teams that have already qualified or been eliminated.
Consider player absences
Every absence has an impact on a team's performance, but some more than others. For example, Denmark is not the same without Mathias Gidsel, nor is Norway without Sander Sagosen. The same goes for Sweden without Jim Gottfridsson.
While some teams have a strong bench and can still compensate for these absences (due to injury, suspension, coach's choice or other reasons), smaller nations cannot afford to play without their best players. Be careful when placing your bets: check that everyone is present!
Keep the venue in mind
Yes, the venue where a match is played can be important! For example, if Sweden and Denmark are playing each other, one or the other country will have an advantage if the match is played in front of their supporters!
For the 2026 edition, the Euro Handball Championship will be played in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. These three nations will therefore be particularly well supported during each match, and this is not a factor to be taken lightly, far from it.
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In short: how to make the right predictions for the Men's Euro Handball 2026?
To make the right Handball predictions and place bets on Euro Handball, you need to keep in mind the competition favourites, the tournament format and the interesting statistics. All this information is freely available on this page. It's up to you to make the most of it and shine at your favourite bookmaker.
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