In the Proligue game on 13 October 2026, Pontault-Combault Handball beat Istres 23:29.
Match report
Pontault-Combault secured a 29:23 victory over Istres in the ProLigue on Tuesday evening, moving further clear of the struggling hosts in the standings. The result extends Pontault-Combault's unbeaten run while leaving Istres still searching for their first win of the campaign.
Istres remain in 14th place with two points from five matches, having accumulated four draws and not yet tasted defeat. Pontault-Combault sit seventh with six points from the same number of games, three victories and two draws keeping them in contention for a higher finish.
The away side's recent form tells a different story, with victories against Massy Essonne HB and Val-d'Oise in their last three outings suggesting momentum building. Istres have drawn their last four matches and failed to find the net in three consecutive games, a pattern that has kept them rooted to the bottom half.
What stood out was the gap in confidence between the two sides. Pontault-Combault came for a result and delivered, while Istres did not travel to make up the numbers. The hosts will need to find a way back into this season if they are to avoid the drop.
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Match prediction: Istres — Pontault-Combault Handball
Win: Istres
Confidence80%
Reasoning
Истр — 6. place, 2 points after 3 games (1 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses)
Понто-Комбо — 8. place, 2 points after 3 games (1 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses)
