Handball Betting Odds

At Virgin Bet, handball betting comes with competitive odds, pre-match and live betting markets, and plenty of major tournaments to choose from. What better place to follow and bet on the action?

Online Handball Betting Sportsbook at Virgin Bet

Virgin Bet delivers a seamless online sports betting experience to South African bettors. We offer everything you need to bet on handball, from coverage of all major local and international competitions to live betting and streaming features.

To enhance your experience, we offer our secure mobile apps and regular promotions and Bonus Bets, delivering a premium sportsbook experience right to your device.

How to Place a Bet on Handball Online: Step-by-Step

Ready to start your handball betting online journey? Locking in a wager takes just three easy steps:

Step 1: Secure and FICA Your Account

Log in to your Virgin Bet account or sign up if you're new. To ensure uninterrupted access to withdrawals and secure your profile, complete your FICA verification as soon as possible by uploading your ID and proof of address.

Step 2: Select Your Handball Tournament or Match

Head to the handball section in our sports menu and pick the tournament or match you want to bet on. Open the fixture to see the available markets.

Step 3: Choose Your Preferred Betting Markets and Confirm

Take a look through the markets and compare the handball betting odds. Once you find your pick, tap on the odds to add it to your bet slip, enter your stake in Rand, and confirm your bet. That's all there is to it.

Popular Handball Betting Markets Explored

Here are some common markets you'll find when handball betting online:

Total Goals

Bet on whether the combined score of both teams will finish above or below the bookmaker’s total line. For example, if the line is 55.5 goals, you can back over or under that number.

Winner

The simplest market of the lot. Pick the team you expect to win the match outright and back them to get the job done.

Handicap

Handicap handball betting gives one team a virtual advantage or deficit before the match starts. For example, a -2.5 handicap means your selected team must win by at least three goals for a bet on them to pay out.

Live In-Play Handball Sportsbook Options

Want to bet while the game is on? Virgin Bet offers live handball betting on selected matches, with odds and markets that update in real time. You can bet on dozens of live markets, ranging from popular options like match winners to niche in-play bets like the next team to score.

Secure Sportsbook Features and Multi-Bet Boosts

A good sportsbook should make betting on handball feel safe and secure. With Virgin Bet, you get SSL encryption and secure payment gateways, so your personal and financial information stays protected.

And if you like combining bets, we offer exciting multi-bet promotions on our platform. Our accumulator features allow you to boost your potential returns when combining multiple selections. These boosts are not limited to handball, so you can claim them when betting on other sports as well.

Quick Handball Rules and Terminology

If you're new to handball betting online, here’s a brief overview of what you need to know to follow the game and place your first wager:

Basic Handball Rules and How the Game is Played

Two teams of seven players take to the indoor court, with six outfield players and a goalkeeper on each side. The aim is simple: pass, dribble, and shoot the ball into the opposition’s net while stopping them from doing the same.

Explaining the Scoring System and Play Duration

A standard match lasts 60 minutes, split into two 30-minute halves with a 10-minute break. Every goal counts as one point. Unlike soccer games that can go into extra time, regular league matches end in a draw if the score is tied after 60 minutes.

Major International Handball Tournaments to Bet On

Some popular handball betting tournaments include the IHF World Championship, the EHF Champions League, the European Championship, and the Olympic Handball Tournament.

Crucial Terminology: The Goal Crease and Passive Play

Two handball rules you'll come across often when betting on handball are the goal crease and passive play:

• Goal crease: The 6-metre area in front of each goal is reserved strictly for the goalkeeper. Outfield players cannot step on the line while playing the ball.
• Passive play: This occurs when a team maintains possession without making any clear attempt to attack or shoot at their opponent’s goal. It results in a free throw to the defending team.

Virgin Bet Handball Sports Betting FAQs

How do I place a handball bet online in South Africa?

Log in to Virgin Bet, select a handball match from our menu, choose your market and selection, enter your stake on the bet slip, and confirm your bet. Players must be 18+

How does passive play affect handball betting markets?

Passive play can lead to a turnover, giving the opposition an immediate chance to attack. Consequently, the attacking team's live odds may lengthen, while the defending team's odds may shorten in our real-time in-play markets.

Where can I find live handball betting in South Africa?

Virgin Bet offers live handball betting on selected matches. Select the “In-Play” section on the left sidebar menu during an active match to see available markets and real-time handball betting odds.