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Elvina Kalieva vs. Elise Mertens prediction, odds, picks for WTA Miami Open 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Kalieva vs Mertens predictions for WTA Miami Open.
Elvina Kalieva will take on Elise Mertens in the round of 64 at the WTA Miami event on Friday.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model projects Elise Mertens as the most likely winner of the Kalieva vs. Mertens match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Kalieva vs. Mertens prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's Kalieva-Mertens women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Mertens a 78% chance of defeating Kalieva at the WTA Miami Open tournament.
Additionally, Mertens has a 73% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Kalieva (+5.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 19.5 games has a 51% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Elvina Kalieva vs. Elise Mertens odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kalieva | Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +425 | -500 |
| First Set | +275 | -357 |
| Game Spread | +5.5 (-122) | -5.5 (-110) |
| Total Games | o19.5 (-115) | u19.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kalieva vs. Mertens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kalieva | +425 |
| First Set | Mertens | -115 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Elvina Kalieva to win.
Although Kalieva is less than likely to win, she provides the best value at the current available odds.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kalieva vs. Mertens updates and essential details
The WTA Miami Open match between Elvina Kalieva and Elise Mertens is scheduled to begin on Friday at 4:20 PM ET.
- Who: Elvina Kalieva vs. Elise Mertens
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Approx. Time: 4:20 PM ET/1:20PM PT
- Tournament: WTA Miami, USA Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Elise Mertens, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Elvina Kalieva at the WTA Miami Open tournament.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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