Iva Jovic vs Paula Badosa Prediction & Picks - WTA Miami
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
4-1 in her last four matches, Paula Badosa will attempt to pull off a signature win over Iva Jovic in the second round of the 2026 Miami Open. Badosa is a tempting underdog pick at +134, but taking her at +3.5 games (-170) in the alternative spread market appears to be a much safer option.
Current Form:
Iva Jovic will get an opportunity to test her might against the former world No.2 Paula Badosa in their second-round clash on Saturday.
Jovic is listed at -162 value to win her match against Badosa straight-up, but the Spaniard is gradually rounding into form after winning four of her last five matches, including a straightforward win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-4 in the first round at the Miami Open.
After reaching the fourth round of the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championship, Jovic crashed out early in both Austin and Indian Wells. The No. 17-ranked defeated Anna Blinkova in straight sets but lost to Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 4-6, 4-6 in three sets at the ATX Open. Jovic also absorbed a three-set setback to Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-7, 3-6 in the second round of the 2026 Indian Wells Open.
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Iva Jovic vs Paula Badosa Form
Iva Jovic and Paula Badosa Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Mar 6, 2026 - WTA Indian Wells
Feb 26, 2026 - ATX Open
Feb 24, 2026 - ATX Open
Feb 18, 2026 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
Feb 17, 2026 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
Feb 16, 2026 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Mar 19, 2026 - WTA Miami
Mar 4, 2026 - WTA Indian Wells
Feb 16, 2026 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
Feb 2, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 21, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 19, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Iva Jovic - Paula Badosa Key Points
- Iva Jovic is 1-2 in her last three matches.
- Iva Jovic is 4-0 vs. players outside the top-100.
- Paula Badosa has won four of her last five matches.
- Paula Badosa has a 30-42 record against the WTA top-20 in her career.
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Our Iva Jovic vs Paula Badosa Prediction
Iva Jovic at -162 moneyline already offers a nice payout. However, Badosa’s improving form lately has made her a fascinating pick in the set market ahead of her first duel with the American teenager.
Will Badosa steal a set from Jovic in this match?
Given the way she’s striking the ball in her recent matches, Badosa can really pull off a surprise in Miami. Badosa, who fired 11 aces and won 70 percent of her first balls while breaking Aliaksandra Sasnovich four times in the first-round win, could present Jovic a myriad of problems if she continues to produce similar numbers.
Badosa might be injury-prone, but she’s a formidable foe to play against when she’s healthy. Right now, the Spaniard has never looked this healthy in months. I have Badosa to steal a set and cover the spread at +3.5 games.
Our betting prediction for Paula Badosa vs. Iva Jovic: Paula Badosa +3.5 Games
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