McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic Prediction - WTA Italian Open 2026
Last updated: May 7, 2026, 7:03PM | Published: May 6, 2026, 4:02AM
McCartney Kessler will take on Iva Jovic in the round of 64 at the 2026 WTA Italian Open tournament on Friday.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kessler vs Jovic match, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Kessler-Jovic women's singles match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Jovic a 70% chance of defeating Kessler at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Kessler vs Jovic: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's WTA Italian Open match between Kessler and Jovic are listed here:
- Head to Head: Kessler $3.40, Jovic $1.33
- First Set: Kessler $3.00, Jovic $1.40
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Kessler at $3.40 and Jovic at $1.33.
TAB currently has odds for Kessler to win the first set at $3.00 and odds for Jovic to win the first set at $1.40.
Kessler vs Jovic: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kessler at $3.40 with TAB
- First Set: Jovic at $1.90 with TAB (52% probability)
Our McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though our predictive analytics model indicates that Jovic is more likely to win the match, betting on Kessler to win is our preferred option due to the edge we found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently being offered.
Using the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
And while Jovic is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Jovic ($1.90) is based on the chance of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Kessler vs Jovic: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic match at the WTA Italian Open tournament, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Kessler-Jovic match at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every tennis match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kessler vs Jovic: WTA Italian Open Essential Details
The 2026 WTA Italian Open match between McCartney Kessler and Iva Jovic is scheduled to start at 4:30am AEST.
- Match: McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic
- Date: Friday 8 May 2026
- Approx. Time: 4:30am AEST
- Event: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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