Iva Jovic vs Jessica Pegula Prediction - WTA Dubai 2026
Last updated: Feb 18, 2026, 9:03AM | Published: Feb 17, 2026, 4:55PM
Iva Jovic will take on Jessica Pegula in the round of 16 at the 2026 WTA Dubai tournament on Wednesday.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Jovic vs Pegula 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 Wednesday's Jovic-Pegula women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives Pegula a 69% chance of defeating Jovic at the WTA Dubai tournament.
Jovic vs Pegula: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's WTA Dubai match between Jovic and Pegula are shown here:
- Head to Head: Jovic $3.00, Pegula $1.40
- First Set: Jovic $2.62, Pegula $1.50
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Jovic at $3.00 and Pegula at $1.40.
TAB currently has odds for Jovic to win the first set at $2.62 and odds for Pegula to win the first set at $1.50.
Jovic vs Pegula: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Jovic at $3.00 with TAB
- First Set: Pegula at $1.83 with TAB (53% probability)
Today's Iva Jovic vs Jessica Pegula betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though our predictive analytics model suggests that Pegula is more likely to win the match, betting on Jovic to win is the best option because of the edge we identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently being offered.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.
And while Pegula is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Pegula ($1.83) is based on the expectation of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Jovic vs Pegula: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Iva Jovic vs Jessica Pegula match at the WTA Dubai tournament, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Jovic-Pegula match at the WTA Dubai tournament.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every tennis match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Jovic vs Pegula: WTA Dubai Essential Details
The 2026 WTA Dubai match between Iva Jovic and Jessica Pegula is scheduled to commence at 7:55pm AEDT.
- Match: Iva Jovic vs Jessica Pegula
- Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
- Approx. Time: 7:55pm AEDT
- Event: WTA Dubai, UAE Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 16
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Iva Jovic vs Jessica Pegula predictions have been made after running 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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