Olympics - Badminton Predictions & Betting tips
Find our free Badminton Olympics predictions on the 2024 winners, as well as our expert predictions on the matches at the 2024 Olympic Tournament. Lots of information for your badminton betting !
Badminton Olympics: Our predictions for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
After the inclusion of IOC Refugee Olympic Team member Dorsa Yavarivafa, 173 athletes will arrive at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena (Adidas Arena) to compete for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Will 2020 Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and Chen Yufei successfully defend their titles, or will a rising star surge to glory? Find our SportyTrader’s experts' thoughts below.
Badminton calendar for the 2024 Olympic Games - Key dates for your predictions
| Event | Bronze Final Date | Olympic Final Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mens Singles | 5 August 2024 | 5 August 2024 |
| Womens Singles | 5 August 2024 | 5 August 2024 |
| Mens Doubles | 4 August 2024 | 4 August 2024 |
| Womens Doubles | 3 August 2024 | 3 August 2024 |
| Mixed Doubles | 2 August 2024 | 2 August 2024 |
The badminton event at the 2024 Paris Olympics is scheduled to be held between July 27 and August 5, 2024. This ten-day period will feature bumper-to-bumper competition across five categories: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Don’t forget, you can keep up to date with all the live results right here on SportyTrader!
2024 Olympics: Our prediction for the winner of the badminton men's singles
Two-time World Championship winner Viktor Axelson will enter the men's singles badminton competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the number-one ranked player in the world. The Norwegian is likely to be the favourite to win Olympic gold for a second time after beating Chen Long in straight games at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Jonatan Christie will head to Paris as the number-three ranked player after winning the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships in April. The Indonesian ace beat world number-two Shi Yu Qi in the semi-finals before defeating sixth-ranked Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final, both in straight games.
Pablo Abian and Kevin Cordon will compete in their fifth Olympics, while El Salvador, Kazakhstan, and Nepal will be represented in badminton at the Olympics for the first time owing to the qualification of Uriel Francisco Canjura Artiga, Dmitriy Panarin and Prince Dahal, respectively.
While it is still too early to make a conclusive decision, our early Olympics men’s singles badminton prediction: Viktor Axelson and Jonatan Christie to compete for the gold medal.
2024 Olympics Badminton prediction: Odds to win the Mens Singles Gold Medal
- Viktor Axelsen - 2.75
- Yuqi Shi - 2.87
- Anders Antonsen - 13.00
- Shifeng Li - 13.00
- Zii Jia Lee - 17.00
- Kunlavut Vitidsarn - 17.00
- Jonatan Christie - 21.00
- Tien Chen Chou - 21.00
- Kodai Naraoka - 23.00
Odds taken from bet365
Badminton at the 2024 Olympics: Our prediction for the Women's singles winner
The 2020 Olympic badminton champion Chen Yufei arrives at this year’s Olympic Games ranked second in the world and will be looking to bounce back from her 2024 Badminton Asia Championships disappointment, where she was beaten by her compatriot and world number eight Wang Zhi Yi.
However, all eyes will be on the 22-year-old South Korean sensation An Se-young, who was voted 2023 Female Player of the Year by the BWF and became the first Korean women’s singles player to win the World Championships title when she earned Gold at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, last year.
Chinese-born Beiwen Zhang (world no.10) will represent the USA in her second Olympic Games, while India will be cheering on their double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu (world no.15), who led the India women’s team to a historic gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships.
Our early Olympics women’s singles badminton prediction: An Se-young to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2024 Olympics Badminton Prediction: Odds to win the Women's Singles Gold Medal
- Se Young An - 2.87
- Yufei Chen - 4.00
- Carolina Marin - 5.50
- Akane Yamaguchi - 10.00
- Bing Jiao He - 11.00
- Tzu Ying Tai - 12.00
- Gregoria Mariska Tunjung - 17.00
Odds taken from bet365
Our prediction for the badminton men's doubles at the 2024 Olympics
In the badminton men's doubles at the 2024 Olympics, China will be represented by the dynamic, youthful duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The youngsters have risen to prominence in the last two years and are now ranked as the number-one duo in the world, having won the bronze medal at the World Championships and claiming their first-ever BWF World Tour Super 1000 title at the China Open.
Defending Olympic champions Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin enter the competition ranked tenth in the world and cannot be overlooked, while Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto are ones to keep an eye on as the potential dark horse after the pair won the 2024 All England Open earlier this year.
The Korean team of Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae and the Indian pairing Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are ranked second and third globally, respectively, and should also be in the hunt for medals.
Our early Olympics men’s doubles badminton prediction: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to finish in the top three.
2024 Olympics Badminton prediction: Odds to win the Mens Doubles Gold Medal
- Wei Keng Liang & Chang Wang - 2.87
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty - 5.00
- Min Hyuk Kang & Seung Jae Seo - 7.00
- Kim Astrup & Anders Skaarup Rasmussen - 9.00
- Takuro Hoki & Yugo Kobayashi - 9.00
Odds taken from bet365
Our prediction for the women's badminton doubles at the 2024 Olympic Games
China’s Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan have won almost every major honour around, including World Championships for a record four times before becoming the first Chinese women's doubles pair to defend the Denmark Open title in 2023. The duo were silver-medalists in Tokyo 2020 and will be determined to earn gold in Paris.
Following Greysia Polii's retirement, defending women's double Olympic champion Apriyani Rahayu will team up with new partner Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti for the 2024 Olympics. The newly formed partnership reached the finals of the World Championships, becoming the first Indonesian women's doubles pair to do so in 28 years, and followed up with another title, winning the Hong Kong Open last year.
Our early Olympics women’s doubles badminton prediction: Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan to reach the final.
2024 Olympics Badminton Prediction: Odds to win the Women's Doubles Gold Medal
- Qing Chen Chen & Yi Fan Jiaa - 2.25
- HA Na Baek & So Hee Lee - 4.33
- Sheng Shu Liu & Ning Tan - 4.50
- Nami Matsuyama & Chiharu SHida - 7.0
- Soyeong Kim & Hee Yong Kong - 15.00
Odds taken from bet365
Our prediction for the mixed badminton doubles at the 2024 Olympic Games
Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will be looking to go one better than their silver medal in 2020 and enter the tournament as the number-one ranked mixed duo in the world. They are followed by compatriots and world number two Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping, who beat them in the final in Tokyo four years ago.
Japan’s Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino won bronze in 2020 and are returning in search of an upgrade in metal, while Korean’s Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yu Jung have been in excellent form over the 12 months and beat top-seeds Siwei and Yaqiong at last year’s BWF World Championships.
Our early Olympics mixed doubles badminton prediction: Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yu Jung to finish in the top three.
2024 Olympics Badminton Prediction: Odds to win the Mixed Doubles Gold Medal
- Si Wei Zheng & Ya Qiong Huang - 1.72
- Yan Zhe Feng & Dong Ping Huang - 5.50
- Yuta Watanabe & Arisa Higashino - 7.00
- Seung Jae Seo & Yu Jung Chae - 12.00
- Dechapol Puavaranukroh & Sapiree Taerattanachai - 12.00
Odds taken from bet365
Badminton and other sports: how to bet on the Olympics 2024?
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How to make good badminton predictions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
Successfully predicting the outcomes of badminton matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games requires a combination of various factors, including careful analysis as well as keeping up to date with the latest player developments. Here are our top tips to consider:
- Player Form and Recent Record
- Head-to-Head Records
- Consider Historic Rivalries
- Player Fitness and Injuries
- Account for External Factors
Considering these factors when placing your wagers will significantly improve your chances of placing winning bets. We take them into account when making all our sports predictions.
Player Form and Recent Record
Considering a player’s current form and recent achievements can provide crucial indicators regarding how they may perform at the 2024 Olympics. Pay attention to recent tournament outcomes, including major competitions like the BWF World Championships and the All England Open. Consistency and momentum in such competitions can be key predictors of success.
Head-to-Head Records
Still the most useful of all statistics, head-to-head records between players are often a simple and accurate way to determine the potential outcome of a matchup. Some players may have a psychological advantage over others, having beaten them in the past, and this can play a significant role in high-stakes encounters.
Consider Historic Rivalries
It isn’t the Olympics without rivalries, and this is no different on the badminton court. Despite a player's ranking, patriotism often spurs even the biggest underdogs to victory, and with that can come massive returns for their backers. Take a moment to research historical records between nations and their players to identify potential upsets.
Player Fitness and Injuries
As with any sport, a player’s physical and mental fitness can have a huge impact on their performance. While a player may have a solid seeding, carrying an injury into the Olympics is always a risk, and knowing these fitness issues can help you adjust your wager limits on their matches accordingly.
Account for External Factors
Perhaps the biggest external factor that needs to be taken into consideration is the influence of home crowd support. The French duo and brothers Toma Junior and Christo Popov will have the majority of fans at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena behind them, while Denmark are also expected to have a large contingent of fans present in Paris this year.
Stats you need to know about the Olympic badminton tournament
Now that you have our predictions and tips for placing successful wagers for the badminton competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, before you dive into setting your bets, below are a few key statistics that you should consider:
- Average points per match: 78.7
- Two-set matches: 10 of 14
- Three-set matches: 4 of 14
- Matches in which the winner won the 1st set: 13 of 14
- Matches with 22-20 in one set : 0 of 14
The stats above are taken from the 14 knockout stage games of the 2020 men's tournament (Tokyo), including the Final and Bronze Medal matches. From this, we can deduce that the vast majority of matches are won in two sets, and the winner of the first set usually goes on to claim the victory. These are valuable insights to consider when planning your bets.
In short: how do you make a reliable badminton prediction for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
To sum up, making reliable badminton predictions for the 2024 Paris Olympics requires an all-encompassing approach that includes taking several factors into account. Among these factors are assessing a player's form and studying head-to-head records to identify potential tactical or psychological advantages in a match.
Combining these insights with statistical data analysis, as well as a helping hand from our expert opinions, will provide you with a well-rounded basis for making accurate predictions.
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