Mochizuki vs Budkov Kjaer Prediction 3 November 2026

    🎾 Shintaro Mochizuki and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer meet in the first round of the Bratislava Challenger. Both players arrive in similar form, which could make for a lengthy contest. The match will be played on an indoor hard court, adding another dimension to the matchup.

    Head-to-Head

    Shintaro Mochizuki and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer have never met before.

    Shintaro Mochizuki Player Overview

    Shintaro Mochizuki heads into the match with five wins from his last ten outings. His matches have averaged 21.7 games, pointing to a tendency towards shorter contests. In his last three matches, he beat Yosuke Watanuki but lost to Mattia Bellucci and Federico Cina. His serve remains a concern, with a first-serve percentage of just 51%.

    Match Results: Shintaro Mochizuki

    26.10.26
    France Brest, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Federico Cina
    Federico Cina
    1
    2
    0
    6
    6
    4
    3
    6
    L
    17.10.26
    Challenger Jinan
    Mattia Bellucci
    Mattia Bellucci
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    2
    0
    6
    2
    77
    62
    L
    16.10.26
    Challenger Jinan
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Yosuke Watanuki
    Yosuke Watanuki
    2
    1
    4
    6
    6
    2
    77
    62
    W
    15.10.26
    Challenger Jinan
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Dane Sweeny
    Dane Sweeny
    2
    0
    6
    3
    77
    65
    W
    13.10.26
    Challenger Jinan
    Facundo Diaz Acosta
    Facundo Diaz Acosta
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    Shintaro Mochizuki
    0
    2
    2
    6
    66
    78
    W
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    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Player Overview

    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has won six of his last ten matches and looks the more consistent of the two. He has beaten Kilian Feldbausch but lost to Clement Tabur and Federico Cina. His serve has been more effective than his opponent’s, with 68% of his first serves landing in - a potential advantage in this match.

    Match Results: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer

    28.10.26
    France Brest, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Federico Cina
    Federico Cina
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    2
    0
    6
    3
    6
    3
    L
    27.10.26
    France Brest, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Kilian Feldbausch
    Kilian Feldbausch
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    1
    2
    78
    66
    3
    6
    4
    6
    W
    19.10.26
    France Lyon
    Clement Tabur
    Clement Tabur
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    1
    L
    18.10.26
    France Lyon
    Ugo Blanchet
    Ugo Blanchet
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    1
    2
    6
    3
    1
    6
    3
    6
    W
    17.10.26
    ATP Challenger Roanne, France, Men Singles
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Matteo Martineau
    Matteo Martineau
    0
    2
    5
    7
    64
    77
    L
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    Key factors

    • Shintaro Mochizuki's matches have finished under 25.5 total games in nine of his last 10 outings.
    • His matches have averaged 21.7 games.

    Expected scenario

    A straight-sets finish looks the likeliest outcome, making over 25.5 games less likely. Both players are in similar form, and their recent results suggest this could be a relatively short match.

    ⭐ Editor’s Prediction

    Shintaro Mochizuki and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer come into this match in similar form. Mochizuki’s matches average 21.7 games, suggesting this contest could be a short one. A straight-sets finish looks the most likely outcome, supporting a bet on under 25.5 total games.
    Total Under (25,5)
    Thunderpick
    Place a bet-196
    Published: 02/11/2026, 13:56
    Konstantin Brestov
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    Betting Tips: Shintaro Mochizuki - Nicolai Budkov Kjaer

    Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has lost the 1st set:
    budkov-kjaer-nicolaiin last 5 matches.
    1st Set Shintaro Mochizuki to Win
    Thunderpick
    +117
    Under 25.5 games:
    shintaro-mochizukiin 9 of last 10 Shintaro Mochizuki games.
    budkov-kjaer-nicolaiin 7 of last 8 Nicolai Budkov Kjaer games.
    Total Under (25,5)
    Thunderpick
    -213
    Over 20.5 games:
    shintaro-mochizukiin last 5 Shintaro Mochizuki games.
    Total Over (20,5)
    Thunderpick
    -175