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Nuno Borges - Marin Cilic: our prediction

12/06/2026•13:40

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Nuno Borges

1:2

6•3

6•7

3•6

Finished

Marin Cilic

Nuno Borges vs Marin Cilic Preview — Libema Open

First round match of the 2026 Libema Open between Nuno Borges and Marin Cilic. Borges, a rising Portuguese player, faces Cilic, a former Grand Slam winner but at the end of his career. Statistics show a perfect balance over the last 10 matches (50% wins each). Cilic is the favorite according to the odds (1.81 vs 1.97).

Our Nuno Borges vs Marin Cilic predictions

Under 2.5 sets in the match

As mentioned, both players have a high percentage of matches in 2 sets outside of Grand Slams. Cilic, as a favorite, wins 90% of his matches in 2 sets. Borges, even as an underdog, has 70% of his matches in 2 sets. It is therefore very likely that the match will end in 2 sets, which corresponds to under 2.5 sets.

1.62

Confidence

High

Under 22.5 games in the match

Both players tend to finish their matches quickly outside of Grand Slams. Borges has 70% of his matches in 2 sets, and Cilic 60%. As a favorite, Cilic wins 90% of his matches in 2 sets. A match in 2 sets usually implies fewer than 22.5 games, especially on grass where games are faster.

2.17

Confidence

High

Victory for Marin Cilic

Marin Cilic is the favorite with odds of 1.81. His experience on grass and his status as a former Grand Slam winner give him an advantage. Additionally, as a favorite, he has a 60% win rate in his last 10 matches, compared to 50% for Borges. Borges has a good win rate as an underdog (40%), but Cilic remains the logical choice.

1.88

Confidence

High

Market signals on Nuno Borges vs Marin Cilic

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Nuno Borges vs Marin Cilic Statistics

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Win

	Nuno Borges	Marin Cilic
Win \| Lose	5 5	5 5
Win Lose

% of match in X sets

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	50%	60%
% of match in 4 sets or more	50%	40%

% of match in X sets when favorite

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	50%	70%
% of match in 4 sets or more	50%	30%

% of match in X sets when outsider

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	40%	30%
% of match in 4 sets or more	60%	70%

Win by being a favorite

	1	2
Global	50%	60%
rated between 1.0 and 1.2	100%	0%
rated between 1.21 and 1.5	50%	75%
rated between 1.51 and 1.8	50%	50%

Win by being an outsider

	1	2
Global	40%	40%
Against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2	0%	0%
Against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5	28%	25%
Against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8	100%	100%

Has won at least 1 set by being outsider

	1	2
Global	60%	60%
Against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2	0%	100%
Against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5	42%	50%
Against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8	100%	100%