Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Pliskova prediction and betting tips on January 16, 2024

Prediction on game W1(-5,5)

Odds: 1.95

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From the very first round of the main draw of the Australian Open, there will be many interesting matches. We have prepared our forecast for the match between Elena Rybakina and Karolina Pliskova.

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Elena Rybakina

Rybakina starts this major as the third seed in the world, and deservedly so. The athlete has already played in two tournaments this year, winning in Brisbane by not giving strong opponent Sabalenka any chances in the final - 6:0, 6:3. In Adelaide, she lost in the quarterfinals to Alexandrova. At 24 years old, Rybakina, with one Grand Slam final appearance last year in Australia, aims to perform just as well this time.

Karolina Pliskova

The former world No. 1 is not as strong as she used to be, evident from her current 37th position in the rankings. Pliskova played in the same tournaments as Rybakina, suffering two losses in three matches. While she reached two Grand Slam finals twice, she has yet to secure a victory. In Australia, her best result was a semifinal appearance in 2019. At 31 years old, there's a sense that her career is approaching its twilight, although one would hope to be proven wrong.

Head-to-Head History

The opponents have met three times, with Rybakina winning on all occasions in straight sets. The last match took place in February of last year in Abu Dhabi, where Pliskova lost 4-6, 2-6.

Match Prediction for Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Pliskova

The matchup is notable, and while on paper Rybakina is the clear favorite, we fully agree with that assessment. Despite respect for Pliskova, she is currently not showcasing top-level tennis, while her opponent appears to be in better form. The psychological advantage should also be on Rybakina's side due to her lead in their head-to-head encounters. We predict success for the Kazakhstani tennis player with a handicap of -5.5 games.

Prediction on game W1(-5,5)

Odds: 1.95

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