Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens Prediction - Australian Open 2026
Last updated: Jan 20, 2026, 2:10AM | Published: Jan 19, 2026, 12:14AM
Karolina Pliskova will face Sloane Stephens in the first round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Tuesday.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pliskova vs Stephens match, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Pliskova-Stephens women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Stephens a 66% chance of beating Pliskova in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
Pliskova vs Stephens: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's Australian Open 2026 match between Pliskova and Stephens are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pliskova $3.00, Stephens $1.40
- First Set: Pliskova $2.62, Stephens $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 Pliskova at $3.00 and Stephens at $1.40.
TAB currently has odds for Pliskova to win the first set at $2.62 and odds for Stephens to win the first set at $1.50.
Pliskova vs Stephens: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pliskova at $3.00 with TAB
- First Set: Stephens at $1.83 with TAB (53% probability)
Stats Insider's Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though our predictive analytics model indicates that Stephens is more likely to win the match, betting on Pliskova to win is our preferred option because of the 1.2% edge we discovered when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently being offered.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.
And while Stephens is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Stephens ($1.83) is based on the chance of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Pliskova vs Stephens: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens match at the Australian Open 2026 tournament, including data-driven predictions and live in-play probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Pliskova-Stephens match in the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026.
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Pliskova vs Stephens: Australian Open 2026 Essential Details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Karolina Pliskova and Sloane Stephens is scheduled to commence at 1:05pm AEDT.
- Match: Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens
- Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
- Approx. Time: 1:05pm 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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