J. Nikles vs V. Orlov prediction

The prediction, computed before the match

Correct prediction
J. NiklesV. Orlov
63.6 %36.4 %
Model favourite
J. Nikles
Probability
64 %
Predicted score
2-0
Exact score
Actual score
2-0 · J. Nikles

Probability and score were published in the app before the match and frozen since. Model v0.6.

Men's ChallengerBragaQualifyingclay11:05
J. Nikles
J. Nikles
vs
V. Orlov
V. Orlov
1813
Elo
1750
1798
Elo on clay
1804
8 / 10
Form (last 10)
6 / 10
1
Recent matches
2
Edge
Head-to-head
–
1.47
Odds
2.53

Form and record before the match

Last 10 matches, oldest to most recent

J. Nikles
  1. W
  2. W
  3. W
  4. W
  5. W
  6. L
  7. W
  8. W
  9. L
  10. W
V. Orlov
  1. W
  2. L
  3. W
  4. W
  5. L
  6. L
  7. W
  8. L
  9. L
  10. W
8 – 2
Wins – losses
5 – 5
17 – 7
Sets won – lost
13 – 11
1 win
Current streak
1 win
16-10 (62%)
2026 record
10-10 (50%)
50-45 (53%)
Record on clay
30-43 (41%)

ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches played since 2020 by J. Nikles and V. Orlov, before this match.

What the numbers said before the match

J. Nikles comes in with an Elo of 1813, against 1750 for V. Orlov: a 63-point edge. J. Nikles won 8 of the last ten matches, V. Orlov won 6. J. Nikles has 3 wins in the last five matches. V. Orlov has 2 wins in the last five matches. Since 2020, J. Nikles leads 1 to 0 in their direct meetings. Bookmakers make J. Nikles the favourite.

The model gave J. Nikles the win at 64 %, with a likely score of 2-0. J. Nikles won 2-0: prediction correct.

Recent matches

J. Nikles's last five matches

V. Orlov's last five matches

Head-to-head since 2020

J. Nikles leads 1 to 0

Road through the tournament

To reach this round, J. Nikles beat M. Bernardo (6-1 6-2). To reach this round, V. Orlov beat G. Valdoleiros (6-1 6-1). In 2025, the tournament was won by L. Mikrut, who beat V. Gaubas in the final (6-3 6-4).

Key numbers

In tie-breaks, J. Nikles wins 54 % (13 of 24), V. Orlov 56 % (19 of 34). In deciding sets, J. Nikles wins 49 % of the time (37 matches), V. Orlov 37 % (38 matches). After losing the first set, J. Nikles turned 20 % of matches around (55 occasions), V. Orlov 15 % (67 occasions). After winning the first set, J. Nikles went on to win 81 % of matches, V. Orlov 75 %.

Completed ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches since 2020, before this match, retirements and walkovers excluded.

Frequently asked questions about J. Nikles – V. Orlov

Who is the favourite between J. Nikles and V. Orlov?
The match is over: J. Nikles won 2-0. Bookmakers make J. Nikles the favourite, priced at 1.47 against 2.53 for V. Orlov. Pronocast's model had J. Nikles winning at 64 %.
When is the J. Nikles – V. Orlov match?
On Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:05, at the Braga tournament (Qualifying, clay).
What is the head-to-head between J. Nikles and V. Orlov?
Since 2020, J. Nikles leads 1 to 0 in their direct meetings.
Where can I see the prediction for J. Nikles – V. Orlov?
The prediction is published higher up on this page, with the result and the verdict.

How the model computes its predictions

Same tournament: Braga

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