How to Bet on Handball - Handball Betting Guide, Best Odds & Tips
Did you know over 200 national handball federations represent some 30+ million global players? With over 180 countries now boasting competitive national teams, it's no wonder handball betting is gaining popularity.
Handball is a seven-a-side sport popularised by northern Europeans during the early 19th century. Today, this gripping game offers attractive sports betting opportunities across national and international competitions.
Handball has an impressive international following, growing yearly as 800,000+ teams take to the courts each year to compete in leagues and tournaments worldwide, from the European Champions League to Israel’s first division and the women’s league in South America. Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of handball betting available on Stake Sportsbook.
Handball Rules, History & Gameplay
The rules of handball are easy to understand even if you’re unfamiliar with the game, sharing similarities as it does with soccer and basketball.
What began as an 11-a-side field game, as seen in the 1934 Berlin Olympics, handball has since morphed into a powerful, fast-paced indoor game that sees two teams of seven players competing to score goals in each other’s nets.
Handball games run for 60 mins across two 30-minute halves. Players move the ball up the court through a combination of passing between teammates and dribbling, as one does in basketball. When in possession of the ball, players can’t’ dribble, pause and then start to dribble again; defenders cannot grab the ball out of their opponent’s hands; and only a team’s goalkeeper is permitted inside the 6-metre radius ‘crease’ surrounding the goal. Any rule infractions result in a free throw awarded to the opposite team.
Like international soccer, when an outright match-winner is required, ties are decided by first playing out two halves of extra time before going to a penalty shootout if required.
Major Handball Tournaments & Events to Bet On
There’s no shortage of handball competitions throughout the year, covering both local leagues and major international tournaments. The Europeans have several popular handball leagues that you can bet on here at Stake.com, such as Sweden’s Handbollsligan and Allsvenskan, the Polish Superliga, Slovenia’s professional handball league, Liga NLB, and the Copa del Rey de Balonmano Spanish cup organised by the League Asobal.
Popular international competitions for you to bet on in both men’s and women’s handball include the EHF Champions League tournaments for the top league teams of Europe, the IHF World Championships, and handball at the Olympics.
Best Handball Teams & Players
The Europeans still mostly dominate the international game, with the Danish national team having picked up more medals than any other country since professional competition began. Check out the top teams and players below:
International:
Denmark – Men’s world champion
Norway – Women’s world champions
Sweden
France
Spain
EHF Champions League:
SC Magdeburg
Industria Kielce
Barca
Paris Saint Germain
Top scorers:
Emil Wernsdorf Madsen, from Denmark, plays for the Danish side Gog
Kamil Syprzak, from Poland, plays for Paris Saint-Germain in France
Arkadiusz Moryto, also from Poland, currently plays for Industria Kielce.
How Do You Bet on Handball?
To get started betting on handball, first, you must set up an account here at Stake.com. Don’t worry, it’s super easy. Just click on the register button at the top of the page and follow the prompts to fill in your details and fund your account.
Once done, you’re ready to start placing bets on handball and other top sporting events. Simply head to our sportsbook, search for handball, select the type of bet you wish to place, and you’re all set!
How Does Handball Betting Work?
Betting on handball works much like any other sport, with online bookmakers offering a selection of markets for various fixtures. You can bet on most handball matches using your Stake.com account. Start by viewing the upcoming games, and then pick a market you’re comfortable with, maybe a straight-up moneyline bet for beginners or something more intricate if you’re a seasoned gambler. There are plenty of handball betting opportunities available, both pre-match and in-play.
Types of Handball Bets & Handball Betting Markets
At Stake.com, we offer a range of handball betting markets, so you can choose a betting type that best suits your needs.
Moneyline betting is the simplest form of handball betting, where you bet on the outcome of a sporting event, whether for your team to win, lose, or draw.
Outright betting is when you bet on the prospect of a team winning a tournament, competition, or league, rather than an individual game.
Handicap betting, also known as spread betting, is a method for bookies to level the playing field, essentially applying a handicap point or scoreline value that the match favourite must overcome to win. An Asian handicap is similar but removes the possibility of a draw.
Asian total betting is when you apply an Asian handicap to the total number of goals scored in any match.
Multibets, accumulators, or Parlay betting is popular amongst handball bettors as a way to improve your odds. You place multiple bets on the same betslip that all need to come in for you to win.
Same-game multi-bets are similar to the above but with all wagers placed on a single fixture.
Prop betting, or a proposition bet, sometimes referred to as a side bet or novelty bet, is a wager that doesn’t have an existing market. Bettors wager on the result of a specific question regarding an event that doesn’t necessarily impact the result of the overall match
Handball Betting Odds & Payouts Explained
Our sportsbook offers a range of sports action for you to place bets on. If you’re new to handball betting or sports betting in general, we recommend you read our guide to sports betting before you get started. Before wagering any real money, you should have a firm understanding of the game rules, betting odds and payouts.
Live Handball Betting - How to Live Stream Handball & Place In-Play Bets
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of watching the action go down in real time when it comes to online sports betting. This is why we are committed to live-streaming as many sporting events as possible.
The best advice we can offer if you’re looking for tips to win handball betting is to do your homework. Read up about the players, teams, and competitions; check out the previous outcomes of team head-to-heads; and make sure you have a solid grasp of the gameplay rules and odds available.
Only take strategy advice or follow handball betting tips from reputable sources. And remember, you can never know for sure what the outcome will be, as games can have unpredictable results. This is exactly why you should never bet beyond your means.
Handball Betting Mistakes to Avoid
Research, research, research! Don’t go into a wagering decision blind. A lot can be learned by looking at previous team encounters and game outcomes. Read our blog on sports betting for useful information before you get started.
When it comes to betting online, only place real money wagers at reputable handball betting sites that you can trust. Read reviews, check the site terms and conditions and privacy policy, and never enter your details on an unsecured website.
Keep safer gambling practices at the forefront of your mind. Remember to gamble responsibly and refer to our blog for useful tips on safer gambling. At Stake.com, we’re committed to your safety.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Handball Betting
Easily deposit crypto units into your account to bet on handball by following these simple steps:
Step 1 – Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.
Step 2 – Choose the method that suits your needs. Stake.com supports multiple currencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (Doge), Litecoin (LTC), and others.
Step 3 – Use your deposit address as the ‘send to’ location for your crypto wallet or exchange.
Step 4 (Optional) – If you wish to make a deposit via fiat currency, you can buy crypto for Stake via Moonpay.
Stake.com offers live support to players via our customer support staff for help with issues regarding handball betting and depositing and withdrawing units.
Moonpay supports multiple payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and others, to buy cryptocurrency to bet on handball. For a full list of supported payment options, please refer to the Moonpay documentation.
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Handball is a thrilling international sport gaining popularity amongst the betting community. We offer a huge range of handball betting markets, plus other popular sports such as basketball, soccer and tennis. Be sure to check out our current sports promotions and monthly bonuses before you start betting, and if you haven’t already, join our VIP club to take advantage of our fantastic member benefits.
