Alexandra Eala vs Iga Swiatek
26.03.2025 18:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Alexandra Eala has won four of her last five matches. This week in Miami, Eala played her best tennis and stunned several solid WTA players. Her biggest win happened in the third round, where she upset Madison Keys in straight sets. In the 1/8-Finals, Paula Badosa withdrew from the match against Eala.
Iga Swiatek has won four of her last five matches. This week in Miami, Swiatek has not lost a single set. In the 1/8-Finals, she defeated Svitolina in straight sets. Last season in Miami, Swiatek was stopped in the fourth round. She won the title here in 2022.
Best Bet to Make
Looking at the bookmaker odds, Eala is the big underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. She has not lost a single set yet in the tournament and is playing her best tennis. We expect her to be confident coming into this matchup and keep it tight.
That being said, Eala covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Predictions / best odds: Alexandra Eala +6.5 games handicap @ 2.10 or +110
Emma Raducanu vs Jessica Pegula
27.03.2025 00:00 CEST
H2H: 1-1
Emma Raducanu has won four of her last five matches. She had her toughest challenge this week in Miami in the second round against Navarro. Raducanu trailed 1-3 against Navarro in the third set but successfully turned it around. In the 1/8-Finals, Raducanu dominated against Anisimova, winning in straight sets.
Jessica Pegula has won four of her last five matches. Her toughest match was in the third round against Kalinskaya. After spending over two hours on the court, she won in three tight sets. In the 1/8-Finals, Pegula easily beat Kostyuk 6-2 6-3.
Best Bet to Make
According to the sportsbooks, Pegula is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. She has been more consistent this season than Raducanu, and her experience will prevail in this match.
That being said, Pegula covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Predictions / best odds: Jessica Pegula -3.5 games handicap @1.80
WTA Masters 1000 Miami semifinals
Sabalenka – Paolini
H2H: 3-2
Aryna Sabalenka has won four of her last five matches. This week in Miami, Sabalenka dominated every match and played her best tennis. She defeated Zheng in comfortable straight sets in the quarterfinals.
Jasmine Paolini has won four of her last five matches. Her toughest match in Miami happened in the 1/8-Finals this week against Osaka. She lost the opening set 3-6 but successfully turned it around. In the quarterfinals, Paolini dominated against Linette, winning in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Sabalenka is the favorite to win this match, and we agree. She is also the biggest favorite to win the title, and we expect her to prolong her winning streak without losing a set. In their past two head-to-head meetings on hard courts, Sabalenka won both matches in straight sets. We expect a similar outcome in Miami as well.
That being said, Sabalenka winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Predictions / best odds: Aryna Sabalenka winning 2-0 @-195
