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Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Japan Open
by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
In-form Marin Cilic will rekindle his rivalry with wildcard Kei Nishikori when they battle in Tokyo. This first round encounter will be played on Thursday. Below are stats for this match and our prediction.
Cilic is in the best form he has been in two years. The Croat is on a five-match winning streak and is coming off his first tour success in three years. After battling fitness issues for more than a year, he rose against all odds to claim the inaugural Hangzhou Open.
He started at that ATP 250 tournament ranked outside the world's top 700 places. With this momentum, he will be confident of victory here. Cilic has won six times against Nishikori with one of his wins coming in the 2014 US Open final.
The former world number three, who has compiled an 8-6 record, is now up to 210th in the live ranking.
Nishikori has also had a considerable share of success against Cilic. He has the head-to-head advantage in this matchup, having won nine times.
Currently, on a two-match winning run in this fixture, Nishikori claimed one of his wins against Cilic in Tokyo. That was in the 2015 tournament where he reached the semi-finals.
Nishikori is a two-time Japan Open champion, winning in 2012 and 2014. He also finished as runner-up in 2018. The 12-time tour champion has also battled with injuries in the last couple of seasons, which has impacted his form and world ranking.
He is currently ranked 200th in the ATP. The former world number four, who has compiled a 9-7 record, is coming off a first-round exit in Chengdu.
The winner here will take on Casper Ruud or Jordan Thompson for a quarter-final berth.
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The Best Betting Odds for Marin Cilic v Kei Nishikori Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.3 | 1.62 |
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2.62 | 1.44 |
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2.18 | 1.7 |
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2.18 | 1.7 |
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2.75 | 1.44 |
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2.21 | 1.66 |
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2.21 | 1.66 |
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2.73 | 1.46 |
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2.7 | 1.43 |
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2.75 | 1.44 |
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2.28 | 1.61 |
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2.3 | 1.62 |
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2.23 | 1.65 |
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2.1 | 1.73 |
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2.75 | 1.44 |
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Who will win the Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori match is: Marin Cilic to win.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori game on 26/09/2024 of the current ATP Japan Open season:
- Marin Cilic has a 41.45% chance to win against Kei Nishikori according to Betobet ⭐ with the odds of 2.75.
- Kei Nishikori has a 58.55% probability of winning facing Marin Cilic ⭐ with odds of 1.73 at Betway.
Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Marin Cilic has a 41.45 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Marin Cilic | 41.45 % |
| Kei Nishikori | 58.55 % |
Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori Form
Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
24 Sep 2024 - ATP Hangzhou Open
23 Sep 2024 - ATP Hangzhou Open
22 Sep 2024 - ATP Hangzhou Open
21 Sep 2024 - ATP Hangzhou Open
18 Sep 2024 - ATP Hangzhou Open
6 Sep 2024 - Cassis, France, Qualifying
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
19 Sep 2024 - ATP Chengdu Open
6 Sep 2024 - Challenger Genoa Open
5 Sep 2024 - Challenger Genoa Open
3 Sep 2024 - Challenger Genoa Open
30 Aug 2024 - Como, Italy
29 Aug 2024 - Como, Italy
Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
5 Sep 2018 - ATP US Open
Marin Cilic - Kei Nishikori Key Points
- Cilic has won his last five matches.
- Cilic has claimed six wins against Nishikori.
- Nishikori has been defeated twice in his last three outings.
- In the six tour events he played this year, Nishikori lost four times in the first round.
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Our Marin Cilic vs Kei Nishikori Prediction
Our prediction for Marin Cilic v Kei Nishikori is for Cilic to win. Cilic is in red-hot form at the moment and arrives for this match after securing his first tour title in three years.
Currently, on a five-match winning run, he should have the momentum to overcome what is expected to be a grueling tie. Nishikori and Cilic have had intense battles and have each won at least six times in this fixture.
A third deciding set is a strong possibility. But as Nishikori has struggled at tour level, another win for Cilic over him looks likely.
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