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by Daniel Ngulu | in ATP Miami Predictions
Roman Safiullin will face off with Alexei Popyrin in the second round at the Miami Open on Saturday. These two are meeting for the fourth time, and the winner will have a match against Jakub Mensik or Jack Draper awaiting. Read on for our prediction.
Popyrin comes into this as the favorite, on paper. He got a bye to this round but in reality, has struggled this season. He exited at this stage at Indian Wells following a three-set defeat to Marcos Giron.
That was the sixth straight time that he failed to go past the second round on the tour. He comes to this match on a losing record, having compiled a 2-6 run so far.
Safiullin isn’t having a great season but has been somewhat solid compared to Popyrin. The Russian is on a losing record at 5-7, and will be keen to improve, facing a struggling top-30 player.
Unlike Popyrin, Safiullin didn’t have the privilege of getting a bye from the opening round. He beat Jenson Brooksby 2-1 to book his second round spot. That marked only his fourth win at the Miami Open and he will be seeking to set a new personal best at this event.
Safiullin is playing at Miami for the third time, and so far his best has been a second round appearance.
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The Best Betting Odds for Alexei Popyrin v Roman Safiullin Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.73 | 2.1 |
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1.8 | 1.91 |
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1.83 | 1.98 |
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1.83 | 1.98 |
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1.78 | 2.08 |
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Who will win the Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin match is: Safiullin to win in three sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin game on 22/03/2025 of the current ATP Miami season:
- Alexei Popyrin has a 38.87% chance to win against Roman Safiullin according to William Hill ⭐ with the odds of 1.85.
- Roman Safiullin has a 61.13% probability of winning facing Alexei Popyrin ⭐ with odds of 2.1 at Bet365.
Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Alexei Popyrin has a 38.87 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Alexei Popyrin | 38.87 % |
| Roman Safiullin | 61.13 % |
Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin Form
Alexei Popyrin and Roman Safiullin Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
9 Mar 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
7 Mar 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
26 Feb 2025 - ATP Dubai Open
24 Feb 2025 - ATP Dubai Open
17 Feb 2025 - ATP Qatar Open
4 Feb 2025 - ATP Rotterdam
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
20 Mar 2025 - ATP Miami
13 Mar 2025 - Phoenix, USA, China, Qualifying
11 Mar 2025 - Phoenix, USA, China, Qualifying
7 Mar 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
5 Mar 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
25 Feb 2025 - ATP Dubai Open
Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
2 Jan 2024 - Brisbane International
Alexei Popyrin - Roman Safiullin Key Points
- Both of Popyrin’s defeats to Safiullin had three sets played.
- Half of Safiullin’s last 10 matches needed a deciding set.
- Safiullin beat Popyrin twice in their three meetings.
- In his last eight matches, Safiullin posted five wins.
- Popyrin lost seven times in his last nine matches.
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Our Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin Prediction
An exciting match is in the offing as these two players get to face off for the fourth time. As things stand, Safiullin is the favorite, coming here with the better run. It is not just his five wins in the last eight matches that give him the edge, the Russian also has the head-to-head advantage.
He leads 2-1 in this fixture and both his wins were also registered on hardcourts. In those wins, however, Safiullin had to relinquish a set. We still expect the same, as Popyrin is a fighter and may claim one here. Our prediction for Alexei Popyrin v Roman Safiullin is for Safiullin to win in three sets.
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