Qatar vs Kuwait, Asian Championship Handball – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
27:26 OT
27/01/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Asian Championship - Play Offs - Semi-finals

Chances of winning


Qatar
51.9%
Draw
12.3%
Kuwait
35.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
63.4% 9.9% 26.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

69.1% 10.8% 24.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Qatar has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-11.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Qatar's form might have worsened.
  • Kuwait has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+9.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Kuwait's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Qatar than the current prediction. (+17.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Qatar, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kuwait than the current prediction. (-11.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Kuwait, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Qatar - Kuwait Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.15
    (1.43)
    9.07
    (9.15)
    3.11
    (3.41)
    -10.2%
    (10%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 54.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-3)
    What is the prediction for Qatar - Kuwait?
  • Users Predictions: 1 users predict this event. Qatar will win (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Qatar (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -2.5 - Qatar (1.92) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Qatar (votes: 4 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 29:26.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Qatar won 5.
    • Qatar has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Kuwait is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Kuwait may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Qatar is considered a favorite.
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Qatar won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 197:155. (average 28.1:22.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Qatar - Kuwait were as follows:
    18.01.2025 Qatar - Kuwait 25:22
    23.01.2024 Qatar - Kuwait 33:26
    16.01.2024 Kuwait - Qatar 20:24
    03.10.2023 Qatar - Kuwait 29:24
    Latest results of Qatar
    25.01.2026 Qatar - United Arab Emirates 25:20
    23.01.2026 Qatar - Bahrain 28:31
    22.01.2026 Saudi Arabia - Qatar 25:32
    20.01.2026 Qatar - South Korea 31:32
    16.01.2026 Oman - Qatar 15:27
    Latest results of Kuwait
    25.01.2026 South Korea - Kuwait 27:31
    23.01.2026 Japan - Kuwait 28:27
    22.01.2026 Iraq - Kuwait 16:29
    19.01.2026 United Arab Emirates - Kuwait 22:27
    17.01.2026 Hong Kong - Kuwait 25:39
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Semi-finals
    1JapanBahrain25 : 35
    2QatarKuwait27 : 26

    Final
    1BahrainQatar29 : 26

    3rd place
    2JapanKuwait32 : 33