Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction - WTA Osaka 2025
Last updated: Oct 14, 2025, 8:04AM | Published: Oct 13, 2025, 12:26AM
Elise Mertens will face Cristina Bucsa in the round of 32 at the 2025 WTA Osaka tournament on Tuesday.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Mertens vs Bucsa match, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Mertens-Bucsa women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Mertens a 64% chance of winning against Bucsa at the WTA Osaka tournament.
Mertens vs Bucsa: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's WTA Osaka match between Mertens and Bucsa are shown here:
- Head to Head: Mertens $1.44, Bucsa $2.75
- First Set: Mertens $1.53, Bucsa $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 Mertens at $1.44 and Bucsa at $2.75.
TAB currently has odds for Mertens to win the first set at $1.53 and odds for Bucsa to win the first set at $2.50.
Mertens vs Bucsa: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bucsa at $2.75 with TAB
- First Set: Bucsa at $1.80 with TAB (56% probability)
Stats Insider's Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though our predictive analytics model suggests that Mertens is more likely to win the match, taking Bucsa to win is our preferred option due to the edge we discovered when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor over the long run.
And while Mertens is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Bucsa ($1.80) is based on the expectation of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Mertens vs Bucsa: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa match at the WTA Osaka tournament, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Mertens-Bucsa match at the WTA Osaka event.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every tennis match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mertens vs Bucsa: WTA Osaka Essential Details
The 2025 WTA Osaka match between Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa is scheduled to start at 7:15pm AEDT.
- Match: Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa
- Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
- Approx. Time: 7:15pm AEDT
- Event: WTA Osaka, Japan Women's Singles 2025
- Round: Round of 32
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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