Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar Prediction & Betting Tips - Next Gen ATP Finals
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by Steve Ashfield | in Tennis Predictions
Seventh seed Rafael Jodar was celebrating on Wednesday after a big win in the Next Gen Finals. He beat top seed Learner Tien in his opening group match and now takes on Nicolai Budkov Kjaer who is also chasing a second group victory. Read our match prediction below.
Jodar was twice a set down against Tien but eventually won the match by three sets to two. Two of his three sets were won by a tie-break which is played at 3-3 in this indoor hard court tournament in which only four games need to be won to take a set.
The 20-year-old is 168th in the rankings and that's 32 below his opponent. His final group match will be against Martin Landaluce. There's been one previous meeting between these two players and Jodar won that last year in three sets.
Fifth-seeded Nicolai Budkov Kjaer caused a surprise in his opening group match in the Next Gen Finals. He boosted his chances of a top-two finish and qualification for the semi-finals by beating Martin Landaluce by three sets to one, only losing the second set with two tie-breaks played.
It continued his good form after recently winning a Challenger Tour event.
We tip more than 1.5 tie breaks to be played.
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The Best Betting Odds for Nicolai Budkov Kjaer v Rafael Jodar Match
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2.1 | 1.73 |
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2.2 | 1.67 |
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2.12 | 1.72 |
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2.1 | 1.7 |
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2.1 | 1.67 |
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Who will win the Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar match is: more than 1.5 tie-breaks.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar game on 18/12/2025 of the current Next Gen ATP Finals season:
- Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has a 32.7% chance to win against Rafael Jodar according to 888Starz ⭐ with the odds of 2.21.
- Rafael Jodar has a 67.3% probability of winning facing Nicolai Budkov Kjaer ⭐ with odds of 1.81 at Melbet.
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has a 32.7 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | 32.7 % |
| Rafael Jodar | 67.3 % |
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar Form
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and Rafael Jodar Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
17 Dec 2025 - Next Gen ATP Finals
1 Nov 2025 - Moselle Open
21 Oct 2025 - ATP Vienna
14 Oct 2025 - Stockholm Open
10 Oct 2025 - Roanne, France
9 Oct 2025 - Roanne, France
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
17 Dec 2025 - Next Gen ATP Finals
2 Nov 2025 - Charlottesville, USA
1 Nov 2025 - Charlottesville, USA
31 Oct 2025 - Charlottesville, USA
30 Oct 2025 - Charlottesville, USA
28 Oct 2025 - Charlottesville, USA
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer - Rafael Jodar Key Points
- Jodar played two tie-breaks in his opening match.
- Kjaer's opening group match also featured two tie-breaks.
- Out of 17 sets played on Wednesday, seven went to a tie-break which are played at 3-3 rather than the usual 6-6.
- The only previous match between these two players was a close affair going to three sets with one tie-break.
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Our Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Rafael Jodar Prediction
A close match looks likely between these two players who both won their opening group matches. Nicolai Budkov Kjaer took 121 minutes to win his match, 19 more than it took Jodar to win his.
Both players played two tie-breaks in their Wednesday victories. With those being played when the score reaches 3-3, there is a good chance we will see at least a couple played in this match. Our Nicolai Budkov Kjaer v Rafael Jodar prediction is more than 1.5 tie-breaks.
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