Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Australian Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Elina Svitolina will compete at the Australian Open as the 12th seed and begins her tournament against unseeded Cristina Bucsa in the first round. The winner of their first career meeting will face Francesca Jones or Linda Klimovicova in the second round. Read on for our prediction of the match.
Svitolina has had a magnificent start to the year and looks to make a winning return to the year’s first major. The Ukrainian, who is perfect after winning all five of her matches, was crowned champion in Auckland in her first event.
She lost just one set as she claimed her 19th tour title. The world number 12 hasn’t lost her first-round tie in Melbourne since her debut in 2013. Last year, she equaled a career-best performance when she finished in the quarter-finals.
Cristina Bucsa is back in Melbourne for a fifth consecutive season. The Spaniard’s best-ever performance at this major came in 2023 when she made it to the third round.
In 2025, Bucsa won her opening round tie for only the second time but lost in the second round. The 28-year-old has started the season with one win and one loss through two fixtures.
Ranked 51st in the WTA, Bucsa lost in the second round in Brisbane last time out.
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The Best Betting Odds for Elina Svitolina v Cristina Bucsa Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.2 | 4.5 |
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1.18 | 4.9 |
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1.18 | 4.4 |
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1.2 | 4.8 |
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1.17 | 5 |
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Who will win the Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa match is: Exact score: 2-0.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa game on 17/01/2026 of the current WTA Australian Open season:
- Elina Svitolina has a 66.84% chance to win against Cristina Bucsa according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 1.21.
- Cristina Bucsa has a 33.16% probability of winning facing Elina Svitolina ⭐ with odds of 5 at 888Starz.
Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Elina Svitolina has a 66.84 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Elina Svitolina | 66.84 % |
| Cristina Bucsa | 33.16 % |
Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa Form
Elina Svitolina and Cristina Bucsa Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
10 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
10 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
9 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
8 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
6 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
19 Sept 2025 - Billie Jean King Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
5 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
4 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
2 Nov 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
1 Nov 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
29 Oct 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
27 Oct 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
Elina Svitolina - Cristina Bucsa Key Points
- Svitolina has won five matches in 2026.
- All five wins by Svitolina this season have come on hard courts.
- Four of Svitolina’s five wins this season have been by straight sets.
- Svitolina hasn’t lost any of her last 11 first-round ties at the Australian Open.
- Bucsa has lost in the first round in Melbourne twice in her four appearances.
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Our Elina Svitolina vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction
Our prediction for Elina Svitolina v Cristina Bucsa is - Exact score: 2-0. Svitolina is having an amazing start to the year and is among the players expected to have strong runs in Melbourne. The Ukrainian has already won five matches in 2026 and is coming off a title run.
She has lost just one set in this dominant start. As she has never lost a first-round tie at the Australian Open in more than 10 years, we will also back her to put up a good showing against Bucsa.
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