Elise Mertens vs Nikola Bartunkova Prediction - Australian Open 2026
Last updated: Jan 24, 2026, 4:31AM | Published: Jan 22, 2026, 12:56PM
Elise Mertens will take on Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Saturday.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Mertens vs Bartunkova match, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Mertens-Bartunkova women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives Mertens a 76% chance of defeating Bartunkova in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
Mertens vs Bartunkova: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's Australian Open 2026 match between Mertens and Bartunkova are shown here:
- Head to Head: Mertens $1.28, Bartunkova $3.75
- First Set: Mertens $1.40, Bartunkova $3.00
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 $1.28 and Bartunkova at $3.75.
TAB currently has odds for Mertens to win the first set at $1.40 and odds for Bartunkova to win the first set at $3.00.
Mertens vs Bartunkova: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Mertens at $1.28 with TAB
- First Set: Bartunkova at $1.83 with TAB (52% probability)
Stats Insider's Elise Mertens vs Nikola Bartunkova best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While Mertens is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Bartunkova ($1.83) is based on the expectation of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Mertens vs Bartunkova: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Elise Mertens vs Nikola Bartunkova match at the Australian Open 2026 tournament, including data-driven predictions and live in-play probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Mertens-Bartunkova 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.
Mertens vs Bartunkova: Australian Open 2026 Essential Details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Elise Mertens and Nikola Bartunkova is scheduled to start at 3:10pm AEDT.
- Match: Elise Mertens vs Nikola Bartunkova
- Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
- Approx. Time: 3:10pm AEDT
- Event: Australian Open Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Third round
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Elise Mertens vs Nikola Bartunkova 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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