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Spain vs Portugal Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-11-2026
Nov 817:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Spain 33-31 Portugal
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Spain and Portugal lock horns in the EHF Euro Cup on 8 November in what shapes up as a heavyweight clash between two sides in excellent form. Both teams arrive fresh off strong showings in the European Championship and recent friendlies, making this a mouth-watering encounter for neutral observers.
Team form
Spain
Spain have been a powerhouse lately, winning three of their last five outings with an impressive scoring rate of 36.2 goals per game. They dismantled Slovakia 43-26 and Latvia 41-25 in the European Championship, showing they can dominate defensively while maintaining a potent attack. The sole blemish came against Portugal in a friendly on 11 January, when they fell short 31-34—a result that will sting and likely sharpen their focus here.
Portugal
Portugal are matching Spain's intensity, also winning three of their last five matches and averaging 36.0 goals per game. Their recent form includes a 40-34 victory over Romania in the European Championship and a commanding 41-20 win against Iran. Crucially, they beat Spain 34-31 in that January friendly, so they arrive with genuine confidence and proof they can compete at this level.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings are on record between these sides in competitive handball, so there is no historical pattern to lean on. The January friendly is the only recent reference point, and Portugal's one-goal victory there suggests the margin between them is razor-thin.
Key factors
Both teams are scoring at nearly identical rates (36.2 vs 36.0 per game) and conceding at similar levels (28.0 vs 29.8), which signals a well-matched pairing. Spain's home advantage and their overall body of work across the five-game sample give them a slight edge, but Portugal's proven ability to win on the road and their January victory over Spain cannot be overlooked. The contest will likely hinge on which side controls the tempo and executes their defensive structure more cleanly under pressure.
Prediction
Spain edge this as the favourite, backed by their home-court advantage and a marginally stronger recent record. However, Portugal's form is equally compelling, and their head-to-head win just weeks ago means this is far from a foregone conclusion. Expect a tight, high-scoring affair where both offences will get chances and both defences will be tested. The gap between these teams is minimal.
Spain are the more likely winner, but this is a genuine contest. A close scoreline is on the cards, with both teams capable of hitting the mid-30s in goals. For viewers seeking attacking handball with genuine uncertainty, this delivers on both fronts.
Match info
Tournaments:
EHF Euro Cup(2026)
Type
Cup
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Spain
D
D
L
L
W
Portugal
W
L
L
W
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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