North Macedonia - Portugal: our prediction
18/01/2026•18:00
North Macedonia
29:29
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Portugal
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North Macedonia vs Portugal Preview — European Championships Preliminary Round Grp. B
North Macedonia, struggling, faces Portugal, the favorite and in form, in a European Championship handball qualifier.
Our North Macedonia vs Portugal predictions
Winner (Ordinary time) : Portugal
Portugal is the clear favorite (odds 1.12). Statistics show a team in form (50% win rate, 80% wins as favorite). North Macedonia has a low win rate (40%) and a very poor performance as an outsider (10%). No reported major injuries contradict Portuguese superiority.
1.1
Confidence
Very high
Goals Over/Under (Ordinary time) : Under 63.5 Goals
Portugal, a defensive favorite, could control the pace. North Macedonia has offensive difficulties (only 20% of matches with more goals in the 2nd half). The total of 63.5 goals is high for a qualifier where the favorite might manage their lead. The attractive odds (1.79) reinforce the interest in this bet.
1.84
Confidence
High
Market signals on North Macedonia vs Portugal
PROPredictions detected by our algorithms and recommended by the market
North Macedonia vs Portugal Statistics
Win
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
Win | Lose | 5 5 | 5 5 |
Win Lose | ||
When Favorite
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Win by being a favorite | 90% | 60% |
When Outsider
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Win by being an outsider | 10% | 50% |
Over goals
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
1st half | 30% | 20% |
2nd half | 40% | 50% |
Lineups
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