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Laura Pigossi - Lin Zhu: our prediction

12/01/2026•02:15

#40

Laura Pigossi

0:2

4•6

Finished

#36

Lin Zhu

Laura Pigossi vs Lin Zhu Preview — Australian Open, Qualification WTA

Laura Pigossi faces Lin Zhu in the Australian Open qualifiers. Zhu is the clear favorite (odds 1.21), but statistics show both players have similar recent form (30% win rate in last 10 matches). Pigossi has a good ability to win a set as an underdog, which could make the match tight.

Our Laura Pigossi vs Lin Zhu predictions

Lin Zhu to Win

Lin Zhu is the logical favorite with a very low odds (1.21). Although her recent form is not excellent (3 wins out of 10), she is more experienced and higher ranked. In Grand Slam matches as a favorite (odds 1.21-1.50), she has a 100% win rate (1/1) according to the data. Pigossi struggles to beat favorites in this odds range (0% wins).

1.19

Confidence

High

Under 2.5 Sets

Statistics indicate a high probability of a 2-set match. Outside Grand Slams, both players finish 60% of their matches in 2 sets. In Grand Slams, Zhu has finished 83.3% (5/6) of her matches as a favorite in 2 sets. Pigossi, as an underdog in Grand Slams, has 100% (3/3) of her matches finished in 2 or 3 sets, with 0% in more than 3 sets. Zhu's odds suggest a relatively comfortable win.

1.34

Confidence

High

Over 22.5 Games

Although we predict a 2-set win for Zhu, Pigossi has shown an ability to win sets as an underdog (50% in last 10 matches). Furthermore, Zhu often loses a set as a favorite (80% in last 10 matches). A tight set or a set won by Pigossi could easily push the total games over 22.5, especially if sets are contested (e.g., 7-5, 6-4 = 22 games). The margin is thin, but player trends justify it.

2.48

Confidence

Medium

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Laura Pigossi vs Lin Zhu Statistics

History

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Win

	Laura Pigossi	Lin Zhu
Win \| Lose	3 7	3 7
Win Lose

% of match in X sets

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	33%	20%
% of match in 4 sets or more	0%	0%

% of match in X sets when favorite

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	0%	16%
% of match in 4 sets or more	0%	0%

% of match in X sets when outsider

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	33%	30%
% of match in 4 sets or more	0%	0%

Win by being a favorite

	1	2
Global	50%	20%
rated between 1.0 and 1.2	50%	100%
rated between 1.21 and 1.5	100%	0%
rated between 1.51 and 1.8	25%	16%

Win by being an outsider

	1	2
Global	20%	30%
Against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2	0%	100%
Against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5	0%	28%
Against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8	0%	0%

Has won at least 1 set by being outsider

	1	2
Global	50%	70%
Against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2	25%	100%
Against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5	50%	71%
Against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8	33%	0%