Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens Prediction - WTA Dubai 2026
Last updated: Feb 18, 2026, 9:27AM | Published: Feb 17, 2026, 2:59PM
Coco Gauff will sqaure off with Elise Mertens in the round of 16 at the 2026 WTA Dubai tournament on Thursday.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Gauff vs Mertens match, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Gauff-Mertens women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives Gauff a 61% chance of winning against Mertens at the WTA Dubai tournament.
Gauff vs Mertens: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's WTA Dubai match between Gauff and Mertens are listed here:
- Head to Head: Gauff $1.50, Mertens $2.62
- First Set: Gauff $1.53, Mertens $2.50
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Gauff at $1.50 and Mertens at $2.62.
TAB currently has odds for Gauff to win the first set at $1.53 and odds for Mertens to win the first set at $2.50.
Gauff vs Mertens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Mertens at $2.62 with TAB
- First Set: Mertens at $1.83 with TAB (59% probability) 🔥
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Today's Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though our predictive analytics model indicates that Gauff is more likely to win the match, taking Mertens to win is our preferred option because of the 1.0% edge we discovered when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently being offered.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable over the long run.
And while Gauff is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Mertens ($1.83) is based on the expectation of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Gauff vs Mertens: Prediction
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Gauff vs Mertens: WTA Dubai Essential Details
The 2026 WTA Dubai match between Coco Gauff and Elise Mertens is scheduled to start at 2:00am AEDT.
- Match: Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens
- Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
- Approx. Time: 2:00am AEDT
- Event: WTA Dubai, UAE Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 16
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our tennis tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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