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Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Simona Waltert prediction, odds, picks for WTA Italian Open 2026
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Starodubtseva vs Waltert predictions for WTA Italian Open.
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Simona Waltert will lock horns in the round of 128 of the WTA Italian Open event on Wednesday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Yuliia Starodubtseva as the most likely winner of the Starodubtseva vs. Waltert match.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.
Starodubtseva vs. Waltert prediction: Who will win and advance to the second round?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Starodubtseva-Waltert women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Starodubtseva a 53% chance of defeating Waltert at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Starodubtseva has a 52% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Waltert (+1.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 21.5 games has a 53% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Simona Waltert odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Starodubtseva | Waltert |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -136 | +117 |
| First Set | -125 | +100 |
| Game Spread | -1.5 (-120) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Total Games | o21.5 (-125) | u21.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Starodubtseva vs. Waltert picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Waltert | +117 |
| First Set | Waltert | -125 |
According to our best tennis bets, the top play to make on this match is Simona Waltert to win.
Although Waltert 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.
Starodubtseva vs. Waltert updates and essential details
The WTA Italian Open match between Yuliia Starodubtseva and Simona Waltert is scheduled to start on Wednesday at 11:05 AM ET.
- Who: Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Simona Waltert
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Approx. Time: 11:05 AM ET/8:05AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 128
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Yuliia Starodubtseva, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Simona Waltert at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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