Medvedev vs Van De Zandschulp Prediction 5 August 2026
🔊 Daniil Medvedev, a former Montreal Masters finalist, will be looking to make up for two consecutive second-round exits at the tournament. This time around, he faces Botic van de Zandschulp at the same stage - van de Zandschulp who didn't exactly pull off a surprise in round one, but did beat former top player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. We'll see if the Dutchman can end his losing streak against the Russian.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two know each other well: Medvedev has won all four previous meetings against Van de Zandschulp. Half of them were a grind, but the last two Medvedev won in straight sets with a margin of at least four games.
Head-to-head statistics Medvedev - Van De Zandschulp
Daniil Medvedev Player Overview
Medvedev has won six of his last ten matches. Since June he hasn't managed to string together even three wins in a row - his most recent tournament was Wimbledon, where he went out in the third round. His matches average 26.3 games, and he wins 76% of points on serve, though his ace numbers are nothing special - 6.4 per match. Medvedev wins through attrition. His return defense is textbook: he positions himself deep behind the baseline and hits flat, low balls off the opponent's shots, cutting down the time they have to think.
Match Results: Daniil Medvedev
Botic Van De Zandschulp Player Overview
Van de Zandschulp has won just 4 of his last 10 matches, but his serve numbers are worth a look: he holds around 77% of points on serve - level with his upcoming opponent - and hits more aces than the Russian (8.4 per match), with 68% of first serves landing. That's enough to compete with higher-ranked players, largely through frequent holds, which also pushes match totals up - games in his matches tend to go over 30. His last win came in the first round in Montreal against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (6:2, 3:6, 6:3).
Match Results: Botic Van De Zandschulp
Key factors
- Medvedev averages 26.3 games per match; Van de Zandschulp averages 30.3.
- Both win over 75% of points on serve.
- Medvedev leads the head-to-head, but Van de Zandschulp can make it competitive.
- Ace numbers and first-serve percentages are solid for both players.
Expected scenario
Medvedev is the clear favourite, but both players hold serve well. Neither is particularly aggressive - long rallies are more likely than quick service exchanges. The average game counts suggest this could go long, without Medvedev running away with it.
⭐ Editor's prediction
Both players hold serve reliably, which sets up long sets and extended rallies. Their average numbers point toward the over - neither likes to force things when the first serve isn't working, so expect not just holds but breaks too, especially from clay specialist Botic van de Zandschulp. Daniil Medvedev also hasn't played since Wimbledon and will likely need time to find his footing on Canadian courts. The bet here is over 20.5 games.
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Betting Tips: Daniil Medvedev - Botic Van De Zandschulp
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