How To Bet On Handball - Oddspedia’s Betting Guide For Beginners

Outright Bets

Outright bets on handball are future wagers to predict the winning team at a tournament. They are among the most popular handball bets to place and are widely available in most sportsbooks. If you think that Denmark can retain their title at the World Men's Handball Championship, you can bet on that team on the outright betting markets.
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Spread Betting

Spread betting is when you bet on a spread of predicted outcomes. Handball enthusiasts should consider this option, especially if you consider yourself good at analysing gameplay. Spread markets for handball games are particularly oriented towards points scored. For example, you could choose a spread on Total Goals from 46-49 and pick whether you think the outcome will be higher or lower. If more goals are scored, you buy; if fewer goals are scored, you sell. The profit depends on the difference between the buy/sell level and the final score, multiplied by your stake.

ACCAs

Accumulator bets, or ACCA, combine bets across numerous handball games into one bet for a greater payout. Here, you multiply the odds together for each individual selection to decide any overall return. While accumulators are often related to football, handball adapts to the same betting rules. This is an exciting betting strategy because of how fast-paced handball championships are and it gives you a chance to mix up your strategy. ACCAs can be tricky, so only use them once you're experienced.

Long-Term Bets

This betting type, as the name suggests, is made over a long period. Bettors will place a bet and will not expect an outcome for some time. Just like a classic single bet, you may predict the winner of a championship in the long run or team qualification. Handball, as a team sport, makes a tactically sound long-term bet type. Long-term bet types in handball include outright winners, top 3 or 4 finishers, bottom 3 teams and top goalscorer(s).

Special Bets

Special bets are unique wagers on things that may happen during a handball game. While they do not typically impact the outcome of the game itself, they come with a higher risk because they’re more specific. You can bet on score-based specials, like who will score the first, last or most goals. Every participating player in the game will be available for these odds, from Mikkel Hansen to Jannick Green on the Danish squad. While handball specials are typically goal-related, you may also find disqualification or foul specials.

EHF Champions League

The EHF Champions League is Europe's most important handball competition for men. It sees teams from the top European nations duke it out every year. Teams are seeded by the EHF coefficient which is calculated from various European league standings over the past three seasons. The most successful teams at the EHF Champions League are:

1. FC Barcelona Handbol – the most successful European handball club and the current champion with 11 Champions League wins
2. VfL Gummersbach – one of the most successful clubs in Europe with 5 historic wins
3. THW Kiel – a successful German club with 4 Champions League wins
4. HC Dukla Prague – the Czech Republic's most successful team with 3 wins
5. BM Ciudad Real – a successful team with 3 wins, now dissolved.
   

Handball-Bundesliga

The Handball-Bundesliga is Germany's top handball league. Competitions take place annually with the winners becoming Germany’s handball champions. The five most successful teams in the league are:

1. THW Kiel – the all-time champions with 22 wins. They are also the current Bundesliga champions
2. VfL Gummersbach – one of the world’s most successful handball team clubs with 12 Bundesliga wins
3. Frisch Auf Göppingen – 9-time champions of the Bundesliga and one of its earliest victors in 1954
4. TV Grosswallstadt – holds 6 Bundesliga wins
5. SV Polizei Hamburg – historic early winners of the Bundesliga with 4 wins in the league’s first 4 inaugural matches

IHF Men’s World Championship

The IHF Men’s World Championship is an international event organised by the IHF. First launched in 1938 as a quadrennial competition, its first winners were Nazi Germany. It has taken place every two years on odd years since 1993, with 27 tournaments held thus far. 32 world teams participate in this event after qualification in the European, Asian, South and Central American Championships. The all-time medal winners are:

• France – 6 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
• Sweden – 4 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze
• Romania – 4 Gold, 0 Silver, 2 Bronze
• Denmark – 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
• Germany – 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze

ASOBAL League

Liga ASOBAL is Spain's premier handball league. While it was founded in 1958, it was re-named to take on its current standing in 1990. 16 professional teams take place in the Spanish league with titles contested every year. The top five-ranking teams of all time are:

• FC Barcelona Handbol - with 29 total titles and 21 ASOBAL wins
• BM Granollers - with 13 titles
• Atlético Madrid BM – with 11 titles. Dissolved in 1994
• BM Ciudad Real – with 5 titles. Dissolved 2011
• CB Alicante – with 4 titles. Dissolved 1993

Look Out For The Best Available Odds

Comparing handball odds is always savvy play and opting for the best possible handball odds is the most important strategy. Competitive odds deliver higher earnings when you place a winning bet. Some bookies provide more lucrative odds for the exact same wager. On this note, you should ideally be looking for prices that you believe are wrong. If you know a team has a 50% chance of winning but the bookmaker has its odds at 11/8, that is a value bet to take.

Take Advantage of Sure Bets

Sure bets are your golden tickets. This is when you cover all available outcomes for an event without losing money. While no single bookmaker can deliver this strategy, it works by comparing and placing bets across different sportsbooks. The result is a known return. The margins are usually low with sure bets and you need to use comparison tools, like Oddspedia, to discover the best odds for each wager.

Follow Handball Tipsters and Their Expert Predictions

Tipsters hold unparalleled knowledge of the game, from historic stats to current nuances like injuries or momentum. This is useful for casual viewers who haven’t been able to catch every EHF Champions League match. This knowledge is free and widely available. You can also follow the public consensus to discover what other people are betting on – a likely indicator of where things will be heading.

Take The Small Wins and Profits

The safest and most sensible advice for pundits is to take the small wins and profits. While the big wins feel euphoric, they always involve high risk. It’s much more viable to make money on small, frequent bets that have low to middling odds. This minimises your handball losses in the long run. If you’re new to handball betting, this is even more recommended as it gives you knowledge of the betting process to build confidence. You can always throw informed, high-risk bets in there from time to time by mitigating losses with safe bets.

Not Being Familiar with Handball

The biggest mistake you can make is not understanding the game. Handball’s rules may be simple but you need to have some practical familiarity before you wager. Invest time in the game to understand the rules and scoreboard before ever wagering. Without this knowledge, you could make a stupid mistake like low-balling total score wagers on what are essentially high-scoring games. You should also follow the league to understand rivalries and the current dramas that may inform the results. This is why Oddspedia’s tipsters can be of great use to you.

Ignoring Team Form and Player Injuries

Just looking at the stats and historic wins can make you overlook current team/player form or injuries. When a key player isn’t on the court, the whole team could lose momentum. Oddspedia will keep you abreast of these issues with tips on team form that could affect the game. Teams may also implement strategies that aren’t visible on paper, like safeguarding league positions with defensive play or routing in the second half.

Mismanaging Your Bankroll

Good bankroll management is crucial. Avoid impulsive decisions and work toward a long-term plan, even if you’re on a winning streak. Always ensure you have enough left in your bankroll and do not risk everything because of confidence. You should always bet within your means to never borrow to cover a loss. Your financial security is never worth risking over a handball game.

Avoid Betting on Your Favourite Team

This may sound contradictory, but never let your personal favourites dictate your decision when the odds are not in your favour. Numbers are always more important than feelings when betting on your home team. If you can’t bring yourself to bet against your team, look at specials instead or simply skip the game. Player, team and league statistics should always determine who you bet on, rather than your favourite or home team loyalty.