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Elina Svitolina vs. Cristina Bucsa prediction, odds, picks for Australian Open 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Svitolina vs Bucsa predictions for Australian Open 2026.
Elina Svitolina will take on Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Saturday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven tennis model projects Elina Svitolina as the most likely winner of the Svitolina vs. Bucsa match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
Svitolina vs. Bucsa prediction: Who will win and advance to the second round?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's Svitolina-Bucsa women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Svitolina an 80% chance of defeating Bucsa in the Australian Open 2026.
Additionally, Svitolina has a 75% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Bucsa (+5.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 19.5 games has a 54% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Elina Svitolina vs. Cristina Bucsa odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Svitolina | Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -467 | +390 |
| First Set | -333 | +250 |
| Game Spread | +5.5 (-128) | -5.5 (-106) |
| Total Games | o19.5 (-120) | u19.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Svitolina vs. Bucsa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bucsa | +390 |
| First Set | Bucsa | -120 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 19.5 total games.
Svitolina vs. Bucsa updates and essential details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Elina Svitolina and Cristina Bucsa is scheduled to commence on Saturday at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Elina Svitolina vs. Cristina Bucsa
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Approx. Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Tournament: Australian Open Women's Singles 2026
- Round: First round
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Elina Svitolina, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat Cristina Bucsa at the Australian Open 2026.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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