Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction - Australian Open 2026
Last updated: Jan 18, 2026, 2:33AM | Published: Jan 17, 2026, 1:09AM
Elina Svitolina will sqaure off with Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Sunday.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Svitolina vs Bucsa match, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Svitolina-Bucsa women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives Svitolina an 80% chance of winning against Bucsa in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
Svitolina vs Bucsa: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's Australian Open 2026 match between Svitolina and Bucsa are listed below:
- Head to Head: Svitolina $1.20, Bucsa $4.50
- First Set: Svitolina $1.30, Bucsa $3.50
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Svitolina at $1.20 and Bucsa at $4.50.
TAB currently has odds for Svitolina to win the first set at $1.30 and odds for Bucsa to win the first set at $3.50.
Svitolina vs Bucsa: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Bucsa at $4.50 with TAB
- First Set: Bucsa at $1.90 with TAB (50% probability)
These Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although our predictive analytics model suggests that Svitolina is more likely to win the match, betting on Bucsa to win is the best option due to the edge we discovered when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently available.
Using the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor over the long run.
And while Svitolina is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Bucsa ($1.90) is based on the likelihood of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Svitolina vs Bucsa: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa match at the Australian Open 2026 tournament, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Svitolina-Bucsa match in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every tennis match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Svitolina vs Bucsa: Australian Open 2026 Essential Details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Elina Svitolina and Cristina Bucsa is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm AEDT.
- Match: Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa
- Date: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Approx. Time: 1:30pm 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our tennis tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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