Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Munich Open
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Tennis Predictions
Alex Molcan will be looking to continue with his excellent run in Munich when he takes on second seed Ben Shelton in the semi-finals. The winner of their first career meeting will square it out with Alexander Zverev or Flavio Cobolli for the title. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
Alex Molcan has fought his way against the odds to remain amongst the last four this week. Starting the tournament in the qualifying rounds, the Serb has won five matches in a row and is yet to drop a set in the main draw.
Now he is one win away from his first tour final in four years and two wins from his maiden tour title. Molcan defeated Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-finals for his 11th win on clay this term.
Advancing to the semi-finals has catapulted the 28-year-old 59 places to 107th in the live ranking.
Ben Shelton lost in the Munich final last season and is determined to go one better on his return to the tournament. The American battled through three sets to win his quarter-final showdown with Joao Fonseca.
Winner of this year’s Dallas event, Shelton is contesting his second semi of the season. Despite this feat, he has dropped two places in the live ranking to 8th.
Shelton, who has won four of five matches on clay so far, has compiled a 15-5 record. a must-watch match.
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Alex Molcan v Ben Shelton Best Betting Odds
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2.94 | 1.35 |
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2.94 | 1.37 |
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3 | 1.36 |
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2.88 | 1.34 |
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2.88 | 1.34 |
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Who will win the Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton match is: more than 2.5 sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton game on 18/04/2026 of the current ATP Munich Open season:
- Alex Molcan has a 46.17% chance to win against Ben Shelton according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 3.
- Ben Shelton has a 53.83% probability of winning facing Alex Molcan ⭐ with odds of 1.37 at Betwinner.
Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Alex Molcan has a 46.17 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Alex Molcan | 46.17 % |
| Ben Shelton | 53.83 % |
Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton Form
Alex Molcan and Ben Shelton Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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Alex Molcan - Ben Shelton Key Points
- Molcan has won 11 of 13 matches on clay this season.
- Shelton has contested two tour finals on clay in his career.
- Molcan and Shelton have won a combined eight matches this week.
- A decider was needed in two of the three matches that Shelton has played in Munich.
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Our Alex Molcan vs Ben Shelton Prediction
Our prediction for Alex Molcan v Ben Shelton is for this match to have more than 2.5 sets. Molcan is having quite the week in Munich and has been the tournament’s surprise package.
With five wins in a row, he has picked up steam and will fancy his chances of winning the event, especially having reached this far. Shelton lost in the final last season and will be determined to go one better. Considering that both players are clay court specialists, we have all the ingredients for
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