Daria Kasatkina vs Nikola Bartunkova Prediction - Australian Open 2026
Last updated: Jan 20, 2026, 10:33AM | Published: Jan 19, 2026, 12:12AM
Daria Kasatkina will face Nikola Bartunkova in the first round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Tuesday.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kasatkina vs Bartunkova match, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Kasatkina-Bartunkova women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Kasatkina a 69% chance of winning against Bartunkova in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
Kasatkina vs Bartunkova: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's Australian Open 2026 match between Kasatkina and Bartunkova are shown here:
- Head to Head: Kasatkina $1.40, Bartunkova $3.00
- First Set: Kasatkina $1.50, Bartunkova $2.62
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Kasatkina at $1.40 and Bartunkova at $3.00.
TAB currently has odds for Kasatkina to win the first set at $1.50 and odds for Bartunkova to win the first set at $2.62.
Kasatkina vs Bartunkova: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bartunkova at $3.00 with TAB
- First Set: Bartunkova at $1.80 with TAB (54% probability)
Today's Daria Kasatkina vs Nikola Bartunkova predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though our predictive analytics model indicates that Kasatkina is more likely to win the match, taking Bartunkova to win is our preferred option due to the edge we discovered when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently being offered.
Using the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
And while Kasatkina is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our recommended bet of Bartunkova ($1.80) is based on the expectation of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Kasatkina vs Bartunkova: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Daria Kasatkina vs Nikola Bartunkova match at the Australian Open 2026 tournament, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Kasatkina-Bartunkova match in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every tennis match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kasatkina vs Bartunkova: Australian Open 2026 Essential Details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Daria Kasatkina and Nikola Bartunkova is scheduled to begin at 9:05pm AEDT.
- Match: Daria Kasatkina vs Nikola Bartunkova
- Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
- Approx. Time: 9:05pm AEDT
- Event: Australian Open Women's Singles 2026
- Round: First round
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Daria Kasatkina vs Nikola Bartunkova predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our tennis tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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