Last Updated on July 17, 2024 9:00 am by Gambyl Nation Editorial Team
We are reaching the final stretch of the group stage of the men’s handball discipline at these Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and for now, everyone has a chance to advance to the next stage of the competition.
The different teams are showing why they are in this maximum sporting competition in the world and other teams trying to get up after not starting in the best way.
The games will be played between this Thursday, July 29, and Friday, July 30.
You can check the Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 bets, the analysis of each squad and the final bet, and its analysis of each match of the tournament.
Tokyo 2020 – Men’s Handball – Day 4 – Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info
When: Thursday, July 29 –Friday, July 30
Where Can I Watch? NBC / 7 Plus / DirecTV Sports
Where Can Stream? NBCOlympics.com / NBC Sports App
Game: Brazil vs Argentina – Thursday, July 29 at 8:00 pm ET
Why Bet on Brazil (-151)
Brazil reaches this date 4 of the group stage of Group A, occupying the 5th position of the classification table with a record of 0 wins and 3 losses with a goal difference of -15.
Brazil started the Olympics by playing an excellent match against Norway, but in the same way, they were defeated 27-24. Then they played a very good game again, but did not get the victory against France and fell 34-29. Finally, they faced Spain, one of the best teams in the world today, where they did not have any kind of chance and fell again, 32-25.
Why Bet on Argentina (+177)
Argentina, like Brazil, arrives with a record of 0 wins and 3 losses, with a goal difference of -18, which makes them occupy the last place in the Group A leaderboard.
Argentina started with a poor performance in the first two games, they did not have a good approach and ended up being defeated by France and Germany, with results of 33-27 and 33-25, respectively.
Then in the third match, a different team was seen, a little more orderly, but they failed to take the victory against a powerful team from Norway and ended up falling 27-23.
Brazil vs Argentina Betting Pick: Brazil.
Game: Bahrain vs Japan – Thursday, July 29 at 10:00 pm ET
Why Bet on Bahrain (+195)
One of the weakest teams participating in men’s handball at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Bahrain.
This has been demonstrated by their participation in their first 3 matches, where they have not been able to take the victory. Similarly, if we look at the results of their first two games, we can see that they both lost them by 1 goal, this was against Sweden (32-31) and Portugal (26-25).
But, in their third match, they faced each other with the best team in the world, Denmark, where they did not have any kind of opportunity and were defeated 31-21.
Why Bet on Japan (-169)
On the other hand, local Japan has also lost their first 3 games. The most painful was, without a doubt, in their debut when they lost by 17 goals against powerful Denmark, with a result of 47-30.
After this, Japan seems to have awakened and presented two excellent matches to both Sweden and Egypt, teams with which, despite losing against them, the tactical approach was different.
Bahrain vs Japan Betting Pick: Japan.
Game: France vs Spain – Friday, July 30 at 1:30 am ET
Why Bet on France (+161)
The best team so far in the Group A competition, France comes undefeated to this day 4, after winning their first three games.
France started their path to the Olympics by defeating Argentina in an excellent match with a score of 33-27. Then, he applied the same formula and beat Brazil and Germany with results of 34-29 and 30-29 respectively.
The level shown by France has been very high, which is why, currently, it is one of the favorites to be on the podium of these Olympics.
Why Bet on Spain (-140)
On the other hand, Spain, which since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games began, has been the favorite, along with Denmark, has shown why this favorite tag was placed on them.
Spain, like France, comes to this match undefeated, after having defeated Germany in the first match with a result of 28-27. In his second match, he showed that they are made for this type of competition and defeated a very difficult Norway, in a very hard-fought match that ended 28-27 in favor of Spain.
Finally, Spain defeated Brazil in their match 3, with a result of 32-25.
France vs Spain Betting Pick: Spain
Game: Sweden vs Egypt – Friday, July 30 at 3:15 am ET
Why Bet on Sweden (-144)
Another team that arrives undefeated on this date 4 of men’s handball at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, is Sweden. The Swedes come from having a very good preparation, and they have shown it in these first 3 games, where they have managed to take the victory.
Despite not having the usual fluidity of the game to take the victories with a little more comfort, Sweden has managed to remain firm in all aspects of the game and took the victory in 3 very difficult games against Bahrain (32-31), Japan (28-26), and Portugal (29-28).
Why Bet on Egypt (+168)
While Egypt has an excellent present, they are currently in third place in Group B, with a very good record of 2 wins and 1 loss. Egypt is under the law of winning only 1 game to seal its classification to the next phase of the tournament.
Egypt began these Olympic Games by giving Portugal a very surprising and excellent victory with an impressive 37-31 result. Then, they faced Denmark, putting up a very good game against the best team in the world, but, in the same way, they were defeated 32-27. In their match 3, they managed to beat Japan with a result of 33-29.
Sweden vs Egypt Betting Pick: Sweden
Game: Denmark vs Portugal – Friday, July 30 at 6:30 am ET
Why Bet on Denmark (-769)
The best team in the world and, without a doubt, of these Olympic Games in the discipline of men’s handball, is Denmark.
Denmark enters this fourth match undefeated. In the first match played in this Olympic event, they showed that they came to these Olympic Games only to win the gold medal. In this match, they defeated Japan with a crushing result of 47-30, 17 goals difference, something that is extremely high in a sport like handball.
They then defeated Egypt and Bahrain with results of 32-27 and 31-21 respectively.
Why Bet on Portugal (+657)
Portugal, for its part, comes to this match in the fourth position in Group B, and they have to try to win at least 1 of the 2 games they have left to be able to dream of being in the next phase of the tournament.
Portugal was surprisingly defeated by Egypt, 37-31, in the first match. This defeat was not in Portugal’s plans, and it is what is conditioning them to go to the quarterfinals. Then they took the victory against Bahrain with a result of 26-25 and ended up being defeated by Sweden, in a very close match, with a score of 29-28.
Denmark vs Portugal Betting Pick: Denmark.
Game: Germany vs Norway – Friday, July 30 at 8:30 am ET
Why Bet on Germany (+175)
Germany has a similar situation, if not the same, as Portugal. They are in 4th place in Group A, with 1 victory and 2 losses in their first 3 games played in these Olympic Games.
Germany debuted with a defeat against the Spanish team with a 28-27 result, although they were very close to beating the Spanish, they failed to maintain the result and ended up falling. Then, they beat Argentina in a very good way with a result of 33-25 and, finally, they ended up falling again against France with a result of 30-29.
Why Bet on Norway (-149)
Another of the most powerful teams of these Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Norway, comes to this match with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, currently occupying third place in Group A.
Norway began these Olympics by defeating Brazil in a game in which nerves were the protagonists, with a result of 27-24. Then, surprisingly they fell against Spain in one of the best matches seen in this first phase, with a result of 28-27.
Finally, Norway beat Argentina comfortably with a result of 27-23.
Germany vs Norway Betting Pick: Norway.
Game 2:
After an intense first day when the different teams that were favorites showed their caste in their different matches, we reached the second day of Men’s Handball matches at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
All the matches on the first day were very exciting, so much so that the greatest difference in scores in all matches was a maximum of 7 so that both the strong and the weakest teams showed that any team can win at the Olympic Games.
You can check the Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 bets, the analysis of each squad and the final bet, and its analysis of each match of the tournament.
Tokyo 2020 – Men’s Handball – Day 2 – Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info
When: Sunday, July 25 – Monday, July 26
Where Can I Watch? NBC / 7 Plus / DirecTV Sports
Where Can Stream? NBCOlympics.com / NBC Sports App
Game: Brazil vs France – Sunday, July 25 at 8:00 pm ET
Why Bet on Brazil
The Brazilian team started these Olympic Games with a very tough defeat against the Norwegian team. Although Norway is indeed one of the strongest teams in the world in Handball, in this first game despite having won the first period 13-12, in the second they could not withstand the attacks of the Norwegians and ended up falling 27 -24.
Brazil comes to this match with the obligation to win so as not to be left out of the Olympics on the second day of competition.
Why Bet on France
For its part, France comes from hitting an Argentine team in the side that, although it is true, has never had an outstanding performance in international competitions, they made it very difficult, especially in the first period which ended 12 -10.
France is one of the best Handball teams in the world and this was demonstrated by defeating Argentina 33-27 in the first match of Group A.
Brazil vs France Betting Pick: France.
Game: Germany vs Argentina – Friday, July 23 at 10:00 pm ET
Why Bet on Germany
Germany has just played its first game against the very complicated Spanish team, who are one of the favorites to win the gold medal at these Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Germany played a spectacular match against Spain, they won the first half of the match 13-12 and, in the second half, they were ahead on the scoreboard several times, but they could not hold out the last 2 minutes of play where Spain tipped the last two goals that gave them victory.
Why Bet on Argentina
Argentina, for its part, succumbed in its first game against a very powerful team from France, who, thanks to a spectacular second period, managed to defeat Argentina with a result of 33-27.
Argentina must go out to kill or die in this match, so we are sure that it will be a game where there will be many goals scored. Argentina is in the same situation as Brazil, to be able to continue in the competition, they must go out to win this match.
Germany vs Argentina Betting Pick: Germany.
Game: Egypt vs Denmark – Monday, July 26 at 1:15 am ET
Why Bet on Egypt
The Egyptian team comes from being the surprise on Day 1 of Men’s Handball, after defeating the Portugal team, in an excellent match, with a result of 37-31. Looking at the number of goals scored, we can see that Egypt is a team that has a very good offense and that can surprise in these Olympic Games.
Why Bet on Denmark
On the other hand, we have the best handball team in the world, Denmark. The Danes played their first match against the locals, Japan, where they ran over them as if they were a steamroller.
Denmark scored 47 goals in the match, something incredible since they are almost 1 goal for every minute played.
Denmark started the Olympics by showing the world why they are considered the # 1 team in the world.
Egypt vs Denmark Betting Pick: Denmark.
Game: Norway vs Spain – Monday, July 26 at 3:15 am ET
Why Bet on Norway
Norway started these Olympic Games on the right foot by defeating the Brazilian team on Day 1 of Men’s Handball.
The Norwegian team is one of the European teams that are candidates to be among the 4 best teams at these Olympic Games.
Norway showed attitude and very good coordination in their first match, so this is expected to hold for this match against Spain, which will be a kind of rematch after Spain’s victory in the 2021 World Cup with a 31-26 result.
Why Bet on Spain
Along with Denmark, Spain is the favorite team to take the gold medal in Men’s Handball at these Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
In their first game against Germany, Spain was almost surprised by a German team that, on paper, is inferior to them. But we can say that Spanish athletes generally start slowly the different international competitions in which they participate.
Norway vs Spain Betting Pick: Spain.
Game: Bahrain vs Portugal – Monday, July 26 at 6:30 am ET
Why Bet on Bahrain
Bahrain is coming off an excellent first game against the powerful world runner-up Sweden. Despite losing in this match, no one was betting that Bahrain would play such a fair match against Sweden.
Bahrain showed that their qualification for the Olympic Games was no coincidence and, if they continue with the same intensity in the match against Portugal, we are sure they will win.
Why Bet on Portugal
On the other hand, we saw a very scared Portugal team, committing different mistakes that, in a Handball championship where the best teams in the world are, should not happen.
Portugal comes from losing their match against Egypt with a score of 37-31.
Bahrain vs Portugal Betting Pick: Bahrain.
Game: Sweden vs Japan – Monday, July 26 at 8:30 am ET
Why Bet on Sweden
World runner-up Sweden, began these Olympic Games with a hard-fought victory against a very complicated Bahrain team, with a very fair result of 32-31.
Sweden came to this first game more confident of the account, something that almost cost them to lose the game in the end.
Why Bet on Japan
The local team, Japan, has been overwhelmed by the strongest team in the world, as far as Handball is concerned, Denmark.
Japan has to take advantage of its local status and the support of its fans to face the following matches of this first phase and now more than ever that they face another of the best teams in the world Sweden.
If Japan works in its defense, it can pose a difficult game to the Swedes.
Sweden vs Japan Betting Pick: Sweden.
Game 1
The Olympic Games are closer than ever to starting and for all sports lovers worldwide, we are eager to support the athletes who represent our country in this maximum sports competition.
In the case of team disciplines, particularly Handball, it will begin one day after the opening of the Olympic Games, that is, on July 24, 2021, and all matches will be played in the same gym, the Yoyogi National Stadium, for both men’s and women’s handball.
The competition system will be two groups of six teams, where the best four best-classified advance to the next phase of the tournament.
You can check the Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 bets, the analysis of each squad and the final bet, and its analysis of each match of the tournament.
Tokyo 2020 – Men’s Handball – Day 1 – Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info
When: Friday, July 23 – Saturday, July 24
Where Can I Watch? NBC / 7 Plus / DirecTV Sports
Where Can Stream? NBCOlympics.com / NBC Sports App
Game: Brazil vs Norway – Friday, July 23 at 8:00 pm ET
Why Bet on Brazil
The Brazilian team in Handball has had a history without much success to tell in international competitions, although they have managed to win gold medals in Pan-American championships, they have not had the same luck in World Cups and the Olympic Games.
Brazil comes to these Olympic Games thanks to their qualification, coincidentally, with the Norwegian team in the Olympic Qualification Tournament held on March 12-14 this year.
Brazil has just been eliminated in the 2021 Handball World Cup, in the second phase of the tournament where they won 1 game, draw 1, and lost 3.
Why Bet on Norway
Norway, for its part, has a completely different history in this sport, since it has in its record 2 silver medals in World Championships (2017 and 2019) and the European Handball Championship a bronze medal in 2020.
Norway has just qualified, as did Brazil in the Olympic Qualification Tournament in March this year.
The Norwegian team has just been eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Handball World Cup by the Spanish team.
Brazil vs Norway Betting Pick: Norway.
Game: France vs Argentina – Friday, July 23 at 10:00 pm ET
Why Bet on France
The French handball team is one of the best in the world since it has been 6 times world champion, 3 times champion of the European championship and has obtained 2 gold medals in the Olympic Games, in 2008 and 2012.
France has just qualified in the Olympic Qualification Tournament in March of this year played in their country.
Why Bet on Argentina
Argentina, for its part, has a history of very good international achievements, but only on American soil. Although they have participated in 13 World Championships, the best result obtained is 11th place in the 2021 World Championship.
The Argentine team arrives at these Olympic Games for the 3rd time in its history, after qualifying at the Pan American Games held in Lima, Peru.
France vs Argentina Betting Pick: France.
Game: Sweden vs Bahrain – Saturday, July 24 at 1:30 am ET
Why Bet on Sweden
The Swedish national team has an experienced team and, throughout the history of this sport, they are used to achieving very important international titles, making it a team to be feared at these Olympic Games.
Sweden has in its history 4 World Championships won 4 European Championships and 4 silver medals at the Olympic Games.
Why Bet on Bahrain
The Bahrain team will make its debut at the Olympic Games, and it is a national achievement that the Handball team is the highest sports competition in the world since they have only participated in 2 World Cups and have not advanced from the group stages.
Bahrain arrives with the confidence of being able to qualify for the quarterfinals of the tournament, but, for this, he must face top-level teams such as Sweden, France, and Norway.
Sweden vs Bahrain Betting Pick: Sweden.
Game: Germany vs Spain – Saturday, July 24 at 3:15 am ET
Why Bet on Germany
Germany is undoubtedly one of the Handball teams with the most experience and experience worldwide, but that is not why they are a team that has different trophies and/or medals won in their showcases.
This is Germany’s 12th participation in the Olympic Games in this discipline, and it has not won a gold medal since 1932. Likewise, it has managed to be a champion 3 times in World Cups and 2 times in European Cups.
Germany arrives after qualifying in the Olympic Qualification Tournament 3 played at home.
Why Bet on Spain
On the other hand, we have the favorite team to win the gold medal in these Olympic Games, in the discipline of Handball, Spain.
The Spaniards come to these Olympics after qualifying as the champions of the 2020 European Championship, where they defeated the Croatian national team in a highly contested final with a result of 22-20.
Although Spain’s walk in the Olympic Games does not go beyond bronze medals, which they achieved in 1996, 2000, and 2008, they have managed to be on the podium many times in World Championships and European Championships.
Germany vs Spain Betting Pick: Spain.
Game: Egypt vs Portugal – Saturday, July 24 at 6:30 am ET
Why Bet on Egypt
The Egypt Handball team will make its Olympic Games debut at this Tokyo 2020 event. Although it has participated in 10 World Cups and its best performance is 4th place in 2001, it is the first time it has qualified for the Olympics.
Egypt, historically, is one of the best Handball teams on the African continent, where it showed absolute supremacy by winning the African Championships in 1991,1992, 2000, 2004, and 2008, but in recent years its level has been declining and has failed to be on the podium of the tournaments in which it has participated.
Why Bet on Portugal
On this side, we have the Portugal team that, similar to Egypt, are making their debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, after achieving a qualification, along with France in the Olympic Qualification Tournament 2 played in France.
Portugal is not one of the countries where Handball is power, but in the same way, they have participated in 4 World Cups, their best result being 10th place in 2021, and 6 participation in European Cups, with the 6th place in 2020.
This makes us deduce that currently, Portugal is having a very good competitive level in this Olympic discipline.
Egypt vs Portugal Betting Pick: Portugal.
Game: Denmark vs Japan – Saturday, July 24 at 8:30 am ET
Why Bet on Denmark
The favorite team to hang the gold medal in men’s handball is undoubtedly Denmark.
Denmark is not a team that historically has so much weight in this discipline, it is that in recent years they have taken over all the competitions in which they have participated, where they have obtained a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and Champions in the World Cups held in 2019 and 2021.
This championship obtained in 2019 earned them a place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Today, Denmark is the best team in the world in the discipline of Handball.
Why Bet on Japan
On the other hand, we have another debuting team in these Olympic Games, local Japan. Although they did not have to overcome any championship and, they qualified directly for being the venue of these Olympics, you must always be careful with these teams from the Asian continent, who make their preparations at the highest competitive level.
If we move on to what Japan has achieved in international competitions, we have more than 30 years without winning a championship, and this was in the 1979 Asian Handball Championship.
Denmark vs Japan Betting Pick: Denmark.
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