France vs Poland Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 11, 2023 21:00 CET
France vs Poland Prediction 11.01.2023. The 28th edition of the IHF World Men’s Handball Championship will be opened this Wednesday in Katowice, where Poland will take on the injury-riddled French team.
Even though many superstars cancelled the tournament due to injuries and fatigue, there is still plenty of quality left to enjoy top-notch handball and find valuable bets.
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France vs Poland Odds
France vs Poland 1×2: 1.25/11.99/5.28
Asian Handicap (-3.5/+3.5): 1.76/1.99
Total Over/Under (58.5): 1.94/1.80
Odds via 20Bet Sportsbook.
France Team News
One of the most decorated national teams in the history of handball suffered a true disaster in their ranks ahead of this tournament. It seems like a spell was cast on head coach Guillaume Gille and his team, which has arrived to Poland decimated by injuries.
France are going to have to win their seventh World Cup gold medal without numerous key players. Timothey N´Guessan is one of the most recognizable names on the injury list, but Les Experts still possess plenty of experience in their roster and can always rely on veteran brothers Luka and Nikola Karabatić along with unstoppable shooters Dika Mem and Nedim Remili.
It is a well-known fact that France have a very long rotation packed with quality in almost all team sports, and handball is no different. Despite having a shorthanded squad, France are still considered to be one of the favourites to win the title and remain a member of the so-called “Big Four”.
Poland Team News
Slawomir Szmal, the legendary Polish keeper and the current vice-president of the Polish Handball Federation has announced the upcoming tournament as the biggest event in the history of Polish handball, while also adding that the main goal for his former team and the current head coach Patryk Rombel will be to finish inside top 8 and qualify for the next Olympic Games.
Unlike most European teams in this tournament, Poland had luck with injuries with the exception of their key pivot Kamil Syprzak, who has been ruled out due to a serious fibula fracture. In addition, the duo from Kielce, Olejniczak and Sicko, should be ready for the opener after suffering minor injuries.
France vs Poland H2H
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Injuries and suspensions
France: Aymeric Minne, Karl Konan, Benoit Kounkoud, Hugo Descat, Timothey N´Guessan
Poland: Kamil Syprzak
France vs Poland Prediction
Even though France will not enter the game with their ideal rotation, they are still clear favourites against one of the tournament hosts. It is unlikely that Poland can pull off an upset and take down the French team, but with the support of almost 11 thousand home fans they should be able to fight and cover the spread.
Tip-off Time: Wednesday, 11.01.2023. 21:00 CET
Prediction: Handicap: Poland (+3.5)
Odds: 1.99
Sportsbook: 20bet
