Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Prediction & Betting Tips - Next Gen ATP Finals
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by Steve Ashfield | in Tennis Predictions
The top two players in the Blue Group of the Next Gen Finals meet on Friday. Top seed Learner Tien is only second in the group and he faces the fifth-seeded Nicolai Budkov Kjaer who currently is in top place. Who'll win? Read our match prediction below.
Learner Tien is 28th in the world, the only player in this indoor hard court tournament that is ranked in the top 100. He surprisingly lost his opening group match to Rafael Jodar, despite having points to win the match and twice leading by a set.
The American got back on track on Thursday when he beat Martin Landaluce. The first set was lost but Tien won the next three in a row to win the match. Two of the sets went to a 4-3 tie-break, making it four he's played so far this week.
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer began this tournament with a three sets to one win over Martin Landaluce. That match saw a couple of tie-breaks played. Kjaer made it two wins in a row on Thursday He defeated Rafael Jodar in four sets to go top of the group.
Tien is the favorite to win this but we believe he will win by three sets to one.
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Learner Tien v Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.34 | 3.26 |
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1.35 | 3.2 |
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1.31 | 3.2 |
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1.32 | 3.15 |
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1.34 | 3.25 |
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Who will win the Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer match is: Tien wins 3-1.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer game on 19/12/2025 of the current Next Gen ATP Finals season:
- Learner Tien has a 63.17% chance to win against Nicolai Budkov Kjaer according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 1.36.
- Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has a 36.83% probability of winning facing Learner Tien ⭐ with odds of 3.26 at Melbet.
Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Learner Tien has a 63.17 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Learner Tien | 63.17 % |
| Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | 36.83 % |
Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Form
Learner Tien and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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Learner Tien - Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Key Points
- Learner Tien is ranked 108 places above his opponent.
- Tien recently won the ATP Tour event played in Metz.
- Tien has dropped sets in both of his matches this week.
- Tien has only lost one of his last seven matches and had match points in that defeat.
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Our Learner Tien vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Prediction
Learner Tien still has work to do if he wants to justify his top seeding and reach the semi-finals. The American lost match points in his opening loss but made no mistake on Thursday, though he did drop another set.
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has won both of his matches this week but faces a player who is over 100 places higher than him in the rankings. He is capable of winning a set though and our Learner Tien v Nicolai Budkov Kjaer prediction is Tien wins 3-1.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
