Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov Prediction & Betting Tips - Brisbane International
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Grigor Dimitrov continues his quest for another Brisbane title and will next meet the qualifier Raphael Collignon on Wednesday. The two will face off in the second round, with the winner setting up a match against Quentin Halys or Brandon Nakashima in the quarter-finals. Read on for our prediction of this match.
Raphael Collignon is having a strong start to the season and, through three matches, has yet to taste defeat. The Belgian, who is making his Brisbane debut, defeated fifth seed Dennis Shapovalov in straight sets in the first round.
Collignon had also won his two qualification matches in straight sets. This unbeaten start to the year has seen him shoot up eight places to 76th in the live ranking.
Grigor Dimitrov has been crowned champion in Brisbane twice previously, most recently in 2024. With a record of 27 wins in 34 fixtures at this event, the Bulgarian is one of the main favorites for this year’s title.
Dimitrov fell short in his title defence here last season as he lost in the semi-finals.
On his return, the 34-year-old overpowered the qualifier Pablo Carreno-Busta in the first round in straight sets. The win moved him up to 44th in the live ranking.
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The Best Betting Odds for Raphael Collignon v Grigor Dimitrov Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.75 | 1.44 |
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2.75 | 1.44 |
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2.55 | 1.53 |
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2.75 | 1.45 |
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2.6 | 1.48 |
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Who will win the Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov match is: Exact score: 0-2.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov game on 08/01/2026 of the current Brisbane International season:
- Raphael Collignon has a 43.43% chance to win against Grigor Dimitrov according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 2.75.
- Grigor Dimitrov has a 56.57% probability of winning facing Raphael Collignon ⭐ with odds of 1.56 at 888Starz.
Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Raphael Collignon has a 43.43 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Raphael Collignon | 43.43 % |
| Grigor Dimitrov | 56.57 % |
Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov Form
Raphael Collignon and Grigor Dimitrov Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
5 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
3 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
2 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
21 Nov 2025 - Davis Cup
18 Nov 2025 - Davis Cup
1 Nov 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
6 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
30 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
27 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
7 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
5 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
3 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
Raphael Collignon - Grigor Dimitrov Key Points
- Dimitrov is a two-time Brisbane champion.
- Dimitrov has won 277 matches on hard courts in his career.
- Collignon has contested just 11 hardcourt fixtures since last season.
- Collignon has won multiple fixtures at a tour event only twice in his career.
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Our Raphael Collignon vs Grigor Dimitrov Prediction
Our prediction for Raphael Collignon v Grigor Dimitrov is - Exact score: 0-2. Collignon has done well to remain undefeated in Brisbane and will fancy his chances against Dimitrov. His next opponent, however, is not anything like the first three he has faced this week.
Dimitrov is one of the ATP’s top talents and is a two-time Brisbane champion. He is a hard-court specialist, something Collignon cannot boast of. Dimitrov should therefore take care of business here, not with ease but with assurance.
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