Olympic Games - Handball Predictions & Betting tips
Handball at the 2024 Olympic Games presentation and predictions
2024 is a busy year for the major handball nations. The Euros took place in January and, just a few months later, the 2024 Olympic Games are set to thrill handball fans. For this event, 12 nations have booked their ticket to the tournament, which runs from 27 July to 11 August.
Ready to place your bets on the competition? There are a few things you need to know before you do! Who are the favourites for the men's handball tournament? How do you analyse a handball match at the 2024 Olympics? The experts at SportyTrader can help you get the advantage on the bookmakers.
Bet on Handball at Bet365!Handball at the 2024 Olympics - Winner prediction: who will win the men's tournament at the Olympic Games?
The Olympic Games are every handball player's dream and is certainly the most prestigious award in the sport. The best players in the world will be there with plenty of motivation and, as in previous editions, we can expect a great battle between the big guns. In our opinion, however, there are two clear favourites who are likely to fight it out for the gold medal: France and Denmark.
We now know the two groups for the group phase, and the two favourites will be together in the first round! Denmark and France seem to have a head start but other nations such as Sweden and Spain should not be underestimated. The odds confirm our predictions.
As for our favourites for the title, it's going to be a tough battle between the French and the Danes, and it's really hard to decide between these two teams. However, the 2020 silver medalists Denmark have been playing very well and are looking unstoppable at the moment. With six straight wins in the 2024 Games, we like the Danes to keep the momentum going into the final and claim the gold medal.
Men's handball results
Our experts were correct as Denmark claimed the gold medal in men's handball! The period of Danish dominance continues on with this latest gold medal marking their second in the last three Olympic Games (Rio 2016, Paris 2024), which also includes a silver medal in 2020. Denmark sealed the deal in convincing fashion, defeating silver medalists Germany by a score of 39-26.
Men's handball ranking:
- Denmark - Gold
- Germany - Silver
- Spain - Bronze
Handball 2024 Olympic Games prediction - odds for the gold medal
The odds for men's handball are no longer available as the event has finished. Head over to Bet365 to see what other betting markets are on offer!
Bet on Handball at Bet365!Medal prediction: who is the favourite for gold, silver and bronze in handball?
The favourites for the gold medal have already been mentioned and it's not surprising that France and Denmark are predicted to finish on the podium at the 2024 Olympic Games. For the third medal, the situation looks much more complicated. However, we're giving Sweden the edge, as they'll have enough to complete the podium.
Handball 2024 Olympic Games prediction - odds for the bronze medal
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Handball 2024 Olympics: our predictions for the group stage
For the 2024 Olympic Games, there will be plenty of betting opportunities. Punters will not only be able to bet on the winner of the men's handball tournament or on the medallists. Bookmakers could also open bets on who will qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament (see how the tournament works here).
As a reminder, there are six nations and four qualifiers per group for the quarter-finals. As you can imagine, you won't have to play on the favourites for this bet. Below, find our group-by-group bets and try to find that rare gem.
Group A prediction: Germany, Croatia, Spain, Japan, Slovenia and Sweden
It promises to be a very open group. For first place, Sweden should have what it takes. They will be doing everything they can to put themselves in the best possible position for the quarter-finals. After their excellent home Euro, Germany could go on to take second place. Slovenia could then complete the podium and also reach the quarter-finals.
The battle promises to be fierce for fourth place and the last ticket to stay alive for a medal. Croatia do, however, have the experience of major competitions. They could manage to get the better of Spain and Japan to finish in the top 4 of Group A.
Group A standings
- Germany - 8 points (4W-1L)
- Slovenia - 6 points (3W-2L)
- Spain - 6 points (3W-2L)
- Sweden - 6 points (3W-2L)
- Croatia - 4 points (2W-3L)
- Japan - 0 points (0W-5L)
Group B prediction: Argentina, Denmark, Egypt, France, Hungary and Norway
This is certainly the toughest group at the 2024 Olympic Handball Games. The two big favourites, France and Denmark, will probably take the top two places in this group. However, Les Bleus are the favourites, as they will be playing at home throughout the competition. A major advantage for such an event...
Despite their complicated last EURO, Norway are aiming to reach the quarter-finals and could well finish third. For the last ticket, it could come down to Egypt and Hungary. The Egyptians have a slight advantage, however. They finished just off the podium at the last Olympics and will be looking to shine once again in 2024.
Group B standings
- Denmark - 10 points (5W-0L)
- Egypt - 7 points (3W-1D-1L)
- Norway - 6 points (3W-2L)
- France - 5 points (2W-1D-2L)
- Hungary - 2 points (1W-4L)
- Argentina - 0 points (0W-5L)
Beginner punters - how does the Olympic men's handball tournament work?
You now know everything there is to know about the different predictions, with the winner of the competition and the medallists. Before giving you a few tips on how to prepare your bets, there is one very important subject to discuss. You need to understand how the men's handball tournament works.
To begin with, there are 12 nations that have managed to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Handball Games. Generally, it's the favourites that manage to make it to the end of the competition as the format leaves little room for surprises.
The 12 nations are divided into two pools of six. You have to understand that the top four in each group qualify directly for the quarter-finals at the end of the five group matches.
That's when the quarter-finals begin. The team that finishes first in one group plays the fourth-placed finisher in the other, while the second plays the third. As you can see, the final ranking in the group phase is very important if you want to avoid the big boys from the start of the knockout matches.
Then it's on to the semi-finals with the last survivors. The two winners face off in the Grand Final, to be held on 11 August 2024 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. A match for third place, and therefore the bronze medal, is held at the same venue earlier in the day.
You now know everything you need to know about the men's handball tournament at the 2024 Olympics.
Things to remember about the organisation of the Olympic Games for your handball predictions
- 16 teams qualify
- Pool phase (2 pools of 6)
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th teams qualify for the quarter-finals
- Then knockout matches
- Quarter-finals, semi-finals and final
- Match for 3rd place (bronze medal)
It is very important to have the format of the competition in mind when placing your bets on the Olympic Handball Games.
How can you make good predictions on the 2024 Olympic Games matches and bet on handball?
You now know our predictions, the format and how the competition will unfold. However, there's still one last detail you need to know in order to make the right prediction for each match at the 2024 Olympic Games: the best practices for making a successful bet.
We invite you to follow these tips carefully:
- Compare the handball odds
- Take an interest in the stakes of the men's handball tournament
- Analyse the numbers
- Vary your bets
- Take advantage of promotions on handball at the Olympics
- With these few tips, you can put all the odds on your side. If you would like more details on these tips, simply go to the section below.
Compare handball odds
This is an important detail and requires you to have an account with several bookmakers. The odds offered by sports betting sites are not the same for each sporting event. Sometimes Stake.com may offer the best odds. At other times, the best odds can be found on 1xBet or 22Bet. To make sure you never miss out on the most tempting odds, it is vital to have the ability to play with various bookmakers on the English market.
What's more, it's perfectly legal to register with several operators, especially since a welcome bonus is available with each of these bookmakers. As well as never missing out on the highest odds on the market, you'll be able to take advantage of sign-up offers that are very tempting.
Taking an interest in the stakes of the men's handball tournament
Sometimes, the intention is to take into account the standing of the nations and not necessarily the stakes of the match. However, this can be very tricky during the group phase. Let's take an example to illustrate our point. France take on Hungary in the last match of the group phase.
Let's imagine that Les Bleus are already certain of finishing top of the table at the end of this final day, but the same cannot be said for Hungary. Since the Hungarians need a result to reach the quarter-finals, they are likely to be far more motivated than their opponents. Especially as France could decide to give some of their key players a breather, so that they arrive in good shape for the quarter-finals. That being the case, even if France's odds make them favourites, it might be wise not to play at all, or to tempt the surprise result on the Hungarians.
You need to think in the same way for all the group-stage matches. For knockout matches, though, you won't have this problem. All the big nations will want to pull out all the stops to avoid elimination.
Analysing the squad
Another aspect to take into account! It's still important to find out how many players the qualifying nations have, and any issues that are potentially affecting the squad. This can have a considerable impact on your analysis of a match. For example, you want to bet on the favourite for a match. But their best player is injured and won't be available for the match. The favourite will certainly have less chance of winning. If you think that the rest of the squad will allow him to win, take your chances. If not, pass.
As the competition progresses, we also need to take a look at the form of the major players in the various teams. Sometimes, the player who was supposed to show the way for his team can come in a little shaky, after a trying season. He then does not have the desired impact. This can considerably change the strengths of a nation, even a major one.
Vary your bets
Those who are not in the habit of betting regularly may not be aware of this. However, it is important to understand that there are many bets available for each sporting event. And this will also be the case for the handball matches at the 2024 Olympic Games.
So don't just focus on the result of the match. To stack the odds in your favour, don't hesitate to explore other possibilities. Players can bet on the number of goals, the gap between the two teams or the number of goals scored by one of the two teams. This can lead to some very good odds being found.
Take advantage of promotions on handball at the Olympics
One last important thing to know! All the bookmakers have some tempting promotions. Even more so during major sporting events, such as the 2024 Olympic Games. So don't forget to take advantage of them.
In particular, players will be able to take advantage of the Cash Out option. With this offer, you can cash–in a bet at any time after it has been validated. You can also take advantage of the boosted combo, for those who want to combine several handball matches onto one betslip at the 2024 Olympics. It's hard not to mention the boosted odds. Bookmakers are likely to offer them frequently for the most eagerly awaited matches of the tournament.
These are the main tips to bear in mind when gambling on the 2024 Olympic handball tournament. Now you know everything you need to do to win your bets.
Bet on Handball at Bet365!What not to do for your handball predictions on the Olympic Games in France
While there are tips to follow for all these bets, there are a few things you absolutely mustn't do. Here's what to avoid when making your handball predictions for the 2024 Olympic tournament:
- Play on your favourite nation without analysis
- Trying to recover from losses
- Betting live without following the match
- Rely solely on the odds
- Not taking advantage of the best market odds
- Forgetting to analyse the match in detail
- Betting too much of your capital
If you want to bet on the Olympics, you need to remember not to do all these things. This will increase your chances of winning many hand bets on the various sports betting sites.
The stats you need to know about the men's handball tournament at the Olympic Games
Now we turn our attention to the statistics, which are still very important for betting on the competition. Below, you have access to all the statistics you need to know about the Olympics. They were taken from the last edition, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (which took place in 2021 because of COVID).
- Average number of goals: 58 per match
- 49.5+ goals in a match: 89.50%
- - than 49.5 goals in a match: 10.50%
- + than 54.5 goals in a match : 65.80%
- - than 54.5 goals in a match : 34.20%
- + than 59.5 goals in the match : 42.10%
- - than 59.5 goals in a match : 57.90%
These statistics are essential to take into account before placing a bet or making a prediction for the Handball tournament at the Paris Olympics. They will often help you to choose one prediction over another.
In short: how to make the right handball predictions for the 2024 Olympics and place good bets?
As you may have gathered by now, there are no secrets when it comes to making successful handball predictions at the 2024 Olympic Games. Bettors will need to analyse all the matches carefully, taking into account as much information as possible. They will need to pay close attention to form, major absentees and the stakes involved. Follow our advice to put the odds in your favour!
Without thorough analysis, you are running the risk of an unpleasant surprise. One last thing: remember that sports betting should always be fun. So never gamble more than you can afford! You have to be sure that you can lose the amount you intend to bet, because sports betting is not an exact science. If that's the case, we can only wish you good luck with your handball bets on the 2024 Olympics in France.
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