Iceland vs Sweden Prediction & Betting Tips - Euro Handball
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by Steve Ashfield | in Euro Handball Predictions
This is a vital match in Group II of the Main Round in the Men's European Handball Championships. Sweden are top of the group, two points clear of second-placed Iceland. Can Iceland beat the group leaders? Read our match prediction below.
The top two in this group progress into the semi-finals. Sweden have been European champions five times, most recently in 2022. They finished third in the last European Championships held two years ago.
Sweden won Preliminary Round Group E with three wins over the Netherlands, Georgia and Croatia.
Two points were carried forward into this Main Group. They doubled that total by coming from behind to beat Slovenia (currently third) 35-31. After this match, Sweden take on Hungary and Switzerland, currently the bottom two sides in the group.
Iceland have only achieved one top ten finish in the last five European Championships. 2010 is the last time Iceland made it to the Euro semi-finals. They ended last year's World Championships in ninth place.
The Preliminary Round saw Iceland win Group F. They beat Italy and Poland before gaining a narrow one-goal win over Hungary to win the group and take two points into the Main Round. Last time out they were beaten 30-29 by Croatia.
We tip Sweden to win on a -1.5 handicap.
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Iceland v Sweden Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.75 | 9.8 | 1.4 |
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3.75 | 9.8 | 1.4 |
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4 | 9.2 | 1.37 |
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4 | 9.2 | 1.37 |
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3.75 | 9.8 | 1.4 |
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Iceland vs Sweden Form
Iceland and Sweden's standings in the Euro Handball
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +16 |
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3
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7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +17 |
Iceland and Sweden Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
23 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
20 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
18 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
16 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
2 Nov 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
30 Oct 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
23 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
16 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
26 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
18 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
16 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
16 Jan 2024 - Euro Handball
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
20 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
18 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
2 Nov 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
30 Oct 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
24 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
22 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
23 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
21 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
19 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
17 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
7 Jan 2026 - Int. Friendly Games
5 Jan 2026 - Int. Friendly Games
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
21 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
17 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
7 Jan 2026 - Int. Friendly Games
5 Jan 2026 - Int. Friendly Games
1 Nov 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
30 Oct 2025 - Int. Friendly Games
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
23 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
19 Jan 2026 - Euro Handball
26 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
18 Jan 2025 - Handball World Championship
7 Aug 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
2 Aug 2024 - Men's Olympics Handball
Iceland vs Sweden Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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20 Jan 2023 - Handball World Championship
22 Jan 2020 - Euro Handball
Players list
V. Hallgrimsson
B. Gustavsson
A. Palicka
F. Norsten
M. Appelgren
Iceland - Sweden Key Points
- Sweden have won all four of their matches in these championships and are attempting to win an eighth straight match.
- Iceland lost their last game against Croatia and trail Sweden by two points.
- Sweden are unbeaten in their last five games against Iceland with four wins and a draw.
- Each of their last four wins against Iceland were by at least two goals.
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Our Iceland vs Sweden Prediction
Sweden can qualify for the semi-finals with a victory over Iceland. They are already two points clear at the top of the group with just a couple of matches left to play. All four of their matches in these 2026 European Championships have been won.
Iceland won all three of their pool games but saw their semi-final qualification hopes hit by a loss to Croatia. They have a poor record against the Swedes last beating them seven years ago. Our Iceland v Sweden prediction is Sweden wins on a -1.5 handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
