Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari Prediction & Betting Tips - United Cup
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by Steve Ashfield | in United Cup Predictions
Greece face Great Britain in the final match of this United Cup group. Both countries won their opening group fixture. The women's singles in this group decider sees Maria Sakkari take on Emma Raducanu. Read our match prediction below.
You will need to keep your eyes on the news before this match takes place. Emma Raducanu was withdrawn from her scheduled opening match against Naomi Osaka, so there is a slight doubt over whether it'll be her who plays for Great Britain against Sakkari.
Raducanu ended her 2025 season early last year after three successive defeats on the Asian swing. A minor foot injury has followed and that caused her to miss a recent exhibition match. It was then decided she wasn't ready for her match against Osaka.
The big question therefore is will Raducanu be fit to play Sakkari?
Maria Sakkari got off to a winning start with a straight sets win over Naomi Osaka. That's taken her up a place to 51st in the live rankings, 22 places below her opponent. After struggling for most of last year, the former top-ten player will have been delighted with her win over Osaka.
With her confidence boosted, we tip Maria Sakkari to win a set in this match.
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The Best Betting Odds for Emma Raducanu v Maria Sakkari Match
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1.92 | 1.88 |
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1.81 | 1.96 |
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1.87 | 1.87 |
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1.92 | 1.88 |
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1.83 | 1.93 |
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Who will win the Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari match is: Maria Sakkari wins a set.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari game on 05/01/2026 of the current United Cup season:
- Emma Raducanu has a 61.4% chance to win against Maria Sakkari according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 1.93.
- Maria Sakkari has a 38.6% probability of winning facing Emma Raducanu ⭐ with odds of 1.96 at BC Game.
Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Emma Raducanu has a 61.4 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Emma Raducanu | 61.4 % |
| Maria Sakkari | 38.6 % |
Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari Form
Emma Raducanu and Maria Sakkari Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
14 Oct 2025 - Ningbo Open
29 Sept 2025 - WTA China Open
27 Sept 2025 - WTA China Open
18 Sept 2025 - WTA Korea Open
17 Sept 2025 - WTA Korea Open
29 Aug 2025 - WTA US Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
2 Jan 2026 - United Cup
20 Oct 2025 - Japan Women's Open
19 Oct 2025 - Japan Women's Open
18 Oct 2025 - Japan Women's Open
13 Oct 2025 - Japan Women's Open
25 Sept 2025 - WTA China Open
Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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25 Jul 2025 - WTA Washington Citi Open
16 Feb 2025 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
5 Jul 2024 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
9 Sept 2021 - WTA US Open
Emma Raducanu - Maria Sakkari Key Points
- If Raducanu does play, it'll be her first match since October and there will remain doubts over her fitness.
- Sakkari won her opening match against Osaka in straight sets.
- Sakkari has won at least one set in five of her last seven matches.
- Raducanu has lost at least one set in four of her last five matches.
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Our Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari Prediction
It's a new year but the same old question is being asked about Emma Raducanu. Just how fit is the former US Open champion? The British player had a poor end to 2025 and is again battling for fitness. Raducanu was withdrawn from her opening United Cup match.
Even if she does play in this match, there will be doubts over how well Raducanu can play. There are no such doubts over Maria Sakkari who was impressive when beating Naomi Osaka. Our Emma Raducanu v Maria Sakkari prediction is Maria Sakkari wins a set.
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