Yulia Starodubtseva vs Cristina Bucsa prediction, Picks, H2H, 5/27/24: +148 Odds to go the Distance

The first round of the French Open continues on Monday at Roland Garros, as Yulia Starodubtseva takes on Cristina Bucsa out of Section 3. The upper half of the bracket was busy on Sunday opening the main draw of this Major event in Paris, and 44 WTA matches are on the Monday schedule. Ej’s Starodubtseva vs Bucsa prediction features odds at +148 which can be found below.

Ukrainian National Yulia Starodubtseva brings a 3 – 0 record from qualifying into her first-round clash with Cristina Bucsa. With a trio of straight-set victories to her credit, Yulia is listed as the underdog with a +135 to Bucsa’s -155 to win this match, and a 21.5 is showing on the total.

While Starodubtseva comes into Roland Garros ranked 144th, Cristina Bucsa enters Paris ranked 72nd on the WTA Tour. 

STARODUBTSEVA VS BUCSA PREDICTION: GOING THE DISTANCE IN PARIS

• Prediction: Match Total Over 2.5 Sets
• Best Odds: +148
• Bookmaker: Unibet
• Stakes: 3/10

Odds as of 7:00 am UK Time May 27, 2024. Odds may now differ.

While Yulia gains traction on the dirt, this is her third 3-match win streak on clay this year albeit against weaker opponents ranked well below her. Noted. It might be a bold call to expect Yulia to take a set from Bucsa but I haven’t been impressed by the Spaniard’s game lately.

I am also not impressed with Bucsa’s record on clay as a pro, as she has no titles and a 49 – 45 record over her career. 

This upset win for the Ukrainian would be among the biggest victories in her career should she get past Bucsa on Monday. She has claimed four titles from her debut campaign of 2023, so she knows she can compete and 3 – 0 in qualifying can’t hurt either. My Starodubtseva vs Bucsa prediction is for at least 3 sets at +148 odds.

YULIA STARODUBTSEVA RECENT FORM

Yulia earned a trio of straight-set victories in qualifying at Roland Garros as she searches for a fourth straight win in Paris on Monday.

The Ukrainian National was 12 – 9 on clay in 2023, and she carries a 9 – 6 record on the dirt into this match with Bucsa.  

CRISTINA BUCSA RECENT FORM

Bucsa is 6 – 5 on clay in 2024, and that followed up a disappointing 7 – 10 record on hard courts this year. 

Cristina was bounced out of her first match at Roland Garros last season by Iga Swiatek, but she did win three games in 2022 at the Major before losing to Haddad-Maia.

STARODUBTSEVA VS BUCSA H2H –  STAT OF THE MATCH

This is Starodubtseva’s second season on tour, and this will mark the first meeting between her and Bucsa.

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