Predicted: 23 hours ago · 13:17Veszprém have won all five of their last matches, including a 37:35 victory over Szeged and a 40:21 win against NEKA. Porto have two wins and three defeats in their last five, beating Bidasoa 32:24 on 5 September after a 37:39 defeat to Barcelona. Veszprém started their latest match with Nielsen, Imre, Martinović, Cindrić, Pechmalbec, Ali Zein and Gáncs-Pető, while Porto have Martínez, Persson and Rui Silva. The hosts' defence and greater depth should prove decisive.
10/096:45 PMPAPartizan
FUFuchse Berlin
–Final score
31:34AI prediction
Predicted: 5 hours ago · 06:44Partizan have four wins and one defeat in their last five matches, while Füchse have three wins and two defeats. The hosts should build their attack around Lumbroso, Wagner and Anđelković, with Čordalija or Trnavac in goal. Berlin are definitely without Nils Lichtlein, while Gidsel, Grøndahl and av Teigum remain the main threats. Partizan could keep the pace for a long time with the Belgrade crowd behind them, but Füchse's greater depth and quality should prove decisive in the closing stages.
Predicted: 22 hours ago · 13:24Nantes enters the match on a five-game winning streak, including a 38:28 away win at Tremblay, while Wisła has three wins, one draw and one defeat in its last five and most recently crushed Kwidzyn 46:19. Nantes defeated Płock 24:23 in August, confirming how evenly matched the teams are. The latest reports contain no confirmed absences for 9 September. Tarrafeta, Turchenko and Briet lead the home attack, while Kosorotov and Bjerre are the visitors’ main threats; I expect a tight finish.
Predicted: 4 hours ago · 07:41Melsungen have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five matches, while Vardar have recorded four wins and one loss. The hosts will definitely be without captain Timo Kastening following heel surgery. Melsungen’s expected core includes Palasics or Simić, Golla, Mensing and Krištopāns, while Vardar rely on Gogov, Malus and Vorkapić. Home advantage and a stronger defence give Melsungen a slight edge, but Vardar’s form points to a tight finish.
09/096:45 PMAAAalborg Handbold
PAParis Saint-Germain
–Final score
33:31AI prediction
Predicted: 23 hours ago · 13:17Aalborg have four wins and one defeat in their last five, while PSG have recorded three wins and two defeats. Lukas Nilsson remains out of Aalborg's squad through injury, while Sander Sagosen missed the most recent match due to health issues. Landin and Knorr lead the home side alongside Hoxer and Arnoldsen, while PSG have Steins and Syprzak as their main attacking references. I expect a fast tempo and a slight Aalborg edge in the closing stages.
09/096:45 PM–Final score
31:29AI prediction
Predicted: 23 hours ago · 13:17Zagreb are unbeaten in their last five outings, with three wins and two draws in regular time, and opened the season with an emphatic 34:21 victory over Bjelovar. Celje have four wins and one defeat in their last five competitive matches, including a recent 40:33 away win at Škofljica. Raužan, Glavaš, Karačić and Kastelic give Zagreb depth, while Anžič and Milićević are in good form for Celje. The home defence should make the difference in a tight finish.
Predicted: 5 hours ago · 06:44Szeged have three wins and two defeats in their last five matches, while Kristianstad have put together four consecutive wins since losing to Holstebro. The expected core of the hosts consists of Portner, Šoštarić, Abelvik Rød, Rosta, Mačkovšek and Frimmel, while Aðalsteinsson, Hallbäck, Selin and Biel Nilsen are the biggest threats for the visitors. Szeged have more experience at this level and the advantage of Pick Arena, so I expect stronger defence and a deeper rotation to help them pull away after the break.
10/097:45 PMSPSporting CP
GOGOG Håndbold
–Final score
35:32AI prediction
Predicted: 5 hours ago · 06:44Sporting have four wins and one defeat in their last five matches, while GOG have three wins, one draw and one defeat. The expected starting core of the Lisbon side should include Kristensen, Edy Silva, Francisco Costa, Jan Gurri, Salvador, Gassama and Branquinho, while GOG have Møller, Vilhelmsen, Mittún, Zehnder, Persson and Magaard. Both teams have fast and varied attacks, but Sporting's greater depth, the Costa brothers and home-court advantage should allow them to build a lead of several goals in the second half.
Predicted: 23 hours ago · 13:17Barcelona have won their last five handball matches, and immediately before the Champions League they beat Porto 39:37 and Sporting 39:34. SAH Aarhus have three wins and two defeats in their last five, including a recent 42:38 victory over Skive. Barça started their latest important match with Hallgrímsson, Fernández, N'Guessan, Fàbregas, Mem, Frade and Gómez, while SAH pose their biggest threat through Oscar Hansen, Lærke and Cieslak. The hosts' greater depth should create an early gap.
10/097:45 PMDIDinamo Bucuresti
MOMontpellier Handball
–Final score
31:30AI prediction
Predicted: 5 hours ago · 06:44Dinamo have won all five of their last matches, while Montpellier have two wins and three defeats, although they won their most recent game 41-22 against Chartres. Iancu, Vujović, Iturriza, Buzle and Lenbroch are important for the hosts, while Montpellier should build their starting line-up around Bolzinger, Villeminot, Casado, Porte, Lenne, Richert and Plantin. The French side have the quality to control long stretches, but Dinamo's form and home advantage give the Bucharest team a slight edge in a tight finish.
Predicted: 23 hours ago · 13:17Industria Kielce have three wins and two defeats in their last five, including a 37:31 victory in Kalisz but also a Super Cup defeat to Wisła Płock. Kriens-Luzern arrive on an excellent run of five consecutive competitive wins, the latest a 42:33 victory in Stäfa. Kielce rely on Vlaha, Nahi, Karalek and Klarica, while the visitors look to Bilyk, Schlumpf and Herburger. The Swiss champions can maintain the pace for a long time, but Kielce's squad depth and home court tilt the balance toward the hosts.
Predicted: 22 hours ago · 13:24Magdeburg has four wins and one defeat in its last five matches and began its league campaign with three consecutive victories, the latest a 31:30 win at Balingen-Weilstetten. Kolstad also has four wins and one defeat, but lost its most recent match 31:34 to Runar. The latest reports contain no reliably confirmed absences for 9 September. Claar, Kristjansson and Lagergren give the home side more attacking options, while Kolstad poses its biggest threat through Jeppsson; I expect Magdeburg to gain the edge in the closing stages.