Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas Prediction & Betting Tips - ASB Classic
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Tennis Predictions
Next up for Veronica Erjavec in the WTA 250 Auckland qualifiers final is her first-ever meeting against Sofia Costoulas. Both players cruised past their opponents in the last round and must now battle in the final for a RO32 spot. Who wins, or better yet, what's the best bet? See our match prediction below.
Erjavec was always the favourite to beat the 1171st-ranked Aishi Das. And she did so cooly, dispatching the New Zealand player on home court 2-0, and 12-7 on sets. Erjavec, who is coming straight off a quarterfinal defeat in Quito to Leolia Jeanjean, will be looking to make a deeper run.
She made it to the semifinals of the prior tournament (WTA 125 Buenos Aires) and won the Huzhou 125 in September, right after winning the Changsha 125 eight days prior. Erjavec has her eyes set on a bigger prize in Auckland, but must first deal with Costoulas.
Sofia Costoulas had an even grander opening after thrashing Elyse Tse 12-1 in sets. The four-time ITF singles winner is determined to make amends after her surprising loss to Mingge Xu, the underdog, after winning the first set. Performances have been rocky for Sofia in recent times, but she did still make it to six semifinals over the past 12 months, winning three titles in the process.
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Veronika Erjavec v Sofia Costoulas Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.82 | 1.86 |
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1.82 | 1.86 |
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1.84 | 1.88 |
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1.84 | 1.88 |
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1.84 | 1.9 |
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Who will win the Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas match is: Sofia Costoulas wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas game on 03/01/2026 of the current ASB Classic season:
- Veronika Erjavec has a 51.83% chance to win against Sofia Costoulas according to Betway ⭐ with the odds of 1.85.
- Sofia Costoulas has a 48.17% probability of winning facing Veronika Erjavec ⭐ with odds of 2.05 at Shangrila.
Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Veronika Erjavec has a 51.83 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Veronika Erjavec | 51.83 % |
| Sofia Costoulas | 48.17 % |
Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas Form
Veronika Erjavec and Sofia Costoulas Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
2 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
28 Oct 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
23 Oct 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
20 Oct 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
22 Sept 2025 - WTA China Open
22 Aug 2025 - WTA US Open
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
2 Jan 2026 - ASB Classic
15 Nov 2025 - Billie Jean King Cup
18 Aug 2025 - WTA US Open
24 Jun 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
21 May 2025 - WTA French Open
19 May 2025 - WTA French Open
Veronika Erjavec - Sofia Costoulas Key Points
- Erjavec has only played 21 hardcourt games and is 10-11 since 2017.
- In contrast, Costoulas has played 144 games on hard courts since 2020, and is 94-50.
- Erjavec was 7-7 on hard court in 2025, while Costoulas was 20-10.
- Costoulas had a win rate of 64.9% in 2025 (50-27), surpassing Erjavec’s 60.6% (40-26).
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Our Veronika Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas Prediction
Although Erjavec is the favorite in this game, her lack of hardcourt experience leads us to back Costoulas. Erjavec’s 21 games in almost nine years, compared to Sofia’s 114 in five years, is a significant number.
And it's not just the game's number; it's also the win rate. Erjavec has a 47.6% win rate in her career on hard court, while Costoulas has a 65.3% win rate in over 7x more games. Hence, our Veronica Erjavec vs Sofia Costoulas prediction is that Sofia Costoulas wins.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
