Surface:
Red clay
Round:
Final
Matej Dodig
HRV
ATP - 254
09
:
52
:
24
Juan Pablo Varillas
PER
ATP - 234

Matej Dodig vs Varillas Prediction 6 September 2026

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The main thing

    🔊 The Como Challenger final brings together Mateo Dodig and Juan Pablo Varillas on clay. Both players arrive at the deciding match in good recent form, which makes their head-to-head an interesting one to analyse. A key question is who will be able to play to their strengths under the pressure of a final.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Matej Dodig and Juan Pablo Varillas have no previous meetings on record.

    Matej Dodig Player Overview

    Matej Dodig is in excellent form, having won 7 of his last 10 matches, including a run of six consecutive wins at this tournament. In the semi-final he beat Johan Nikles, having previously defeated Max Schoenhaus and Henry Bernet. He holds serve in 76% of his service games, which has helped him maintain control throughout his matches. He averages close to 21 games per match, his first-serve percentage stands at 68%, and he has won 71% of his sets.

    Match Results: Matej Dodig

    05.09.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Johan Nikles
    Johan Nikles
    Matej Dodig
    Matej Dodig
    0
    2
    3
    6
    0
    6
    W
    04.09.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Max Schoenhaus
    Max Schoenhaus
    Matej Dodig
    Matej Dodig
    1
    2
    6
    2
    61
    77
    3
    6
    W
    02.09.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Matej Dodig
    Matej Dodig
    Henry Bernet
    Henry Bernet
    2
    1
    61
    77
    77
    63
    7
    5
    W
    31.08.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Matej Dodig
    Matej Dodig
    Mili Poljicak
    Mili Poljicak
    2
    0
    6
    2
    6
    3
    W
    15.08.26
    ATP Challenger Hamburg, Germany Men Singles
    Matej Dodig
    Matej Dodig
    Marvin Moeller
    Marvin Moeller
    0
    2
    2
    6
    4
    6
    L
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    Juan Pablo Varillas Player Overview

    Juan Pablo Varillas is also in good form, with seven wins from his last ten matches and only one bagel defeat in that run. His run in the tournament includes wins over J.J. Clarke, Thiago Seyboth Wild and Federico Arnaboldi. Varillas holds serve in 69% of his service games - slightly below his opponent's figure - but averages 22.3 games per match. He wins 56% of games overall and lands his first serve at 57%.

    Match Results: Juan Pablo Varillas

    05.09.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Jay Clarke
    Jay Clarke
    2
    1
    64
    77
    7
    5
    6
    1
    W
    04.09.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Thiago Seyboth
    Thiago Seyboth
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    1
    1
    6
    4
    64
    77
    3
    4
    W
    02.09.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Federico Arnaboldi
    Federico Arnaboldi
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    0
    2
    3
    6
    1
    6
    W
    31.08.26
    Italy Como, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Jan Kumstat
    Jan Kumstat
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    3
    W
    24.08.26
    USO
    Luka Pavlovic
    Luka Pavlovic
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    Juan Pablo Varillas
    2
    1
    6
    3
    63
    77
    7
    5
    L
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    Key factors

    • Juan Pablo Varillas has won more than 11.5 games in 9 of his last 10 matches.
    • In his last 10 matches, Juan Pablo Varillas has 7 wins and only 1 bagel loss.
    • The average number of games in Juan Pablo Varillas's matches is 22.3.
    • Juan Pablo Varillas has won 56% of games over his last 10 matches.

    Expected scenario

    A close match is expected, with both a straight-sets outcome and a deciding third set possible. Both players hold serve comfortably and rarely drop several games in a row, so Juan Pablo Varillas looks likely to win a relatively high number of games.

    ⭐ Editor's Pick

    Recent weeks' statistics show that Juan Pablo Varillas has taken a high number of games in almost all his matches in this series. His consistent form is backed by seven wins from ten matches and rare bagel sets even against difficult opponents. The final-round scenario suggests the Peruvian should at least be able to extend the match. Our pick: Total Games - Over 20.5.
    Total Over (20,5)
    Everygame
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    Published: 06/09/2026, 02:41
    Dmitry Rudakow
    Dmitry Rudakow
    Tennis expert
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    Betting Tips: Matej Dodig - Juan Pablo Varillas

    Matej Dodig has won:
    matej-dodigin 7 of last 8 matches.
    Matej Dodig Win
    Bovada
    -278
    Juan Pablo Varillas has won:
    varillas-juan-pabloin 9 of last 10 matches.
    Juan Pablo Varillas Win
    Everygame
    +200
    Matej Dodig has won the 2nd set:
    matej-dodigin last 4 matches (Challenger Como).
    2nd Set Matej Dodig Win
    -222
    Juan Pablo Varillas has won the 2nd set:
    varillas-juan-pabloin last 4 matches (Challenger Como).
    2nd Set Juan Pablo Varillas Win
    +162
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