Surface:
Hard
Round:
1/8
Yanki Erel
TUR
ATP - 305
2
:
0
Ended
Radu Albot
MDA
ATP - 497

Erel vs Albot Prediction 10 September 2026

    TUR
    Yanki Erel
    MDA
    Radu Albot
    6
    6
    2
    4
    2
    0

    🔊 In the round of 16 at the Istanbul 3 Challenger on outdoor hard courts, Yanki Erel faces Radu Albot. Both players arrive in good form on this surface, which adds interest to the match. The contest looks likely to be competitive in terms of games won by both players.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Yanki Erel won their only head-to-head meeting.

    Head-to-head statistics Erel - Albot

    100%
    2 Wins
    0%
    0 Wins
    10.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    2
    29.07.26
    ATP Challenger Samsun, Turkiye Men Singles
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    1
    2
    1
    6
    77
    65
    4
    6
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    Yanki Erel Player Overview

    Yanki Erel has been putting together solid results recently - 7 wins from his last 10 matches reflect good current form. In his most recent outing he beat Timofey Skatov, though before that he lost to Ryuki Matsuda, pointing to some inconsistency over a short run. On average, Erel wins 60% of games and 70% of sets, and a high first-serve percentage of 71% gives him a reliable platform on serve. That said, there are some concerns around holding serve: winning only 21% of service games in recent matches could be a vulnerability against an opponent who consistently accumulates games. A five-match winning streak also contributes to a generally positive mood heading into this stage of the tournament.

    Match Results: Yanki Erel

    10.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    2
    W
    08.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3
    Timofey Skatov
    Timofey Skatov
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    0
    2
    62
    77
    4
    6
    W
    05.09.26
    ITF Japan M25 Urayasu
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    Ryuki Matsuda
    Ryuki Matsuda
    0
    2
    4
    6
    4
    6
    L
    04.09.26
    ITF Japan M25 Urayasu
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    Keisuke Saitoh
    Keisuke Saitoh
    2
    0
    6
    0
    6
    0
    W
    03.09.26
    ITF Japan M25 Urayasu
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    Yuto Oki
    Yuto Oki
    2
    0
    6
    3
    6
    1
    W
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    Radu Albot Player Overview

    Radu Albot arrives at this match on a four-match winning streak, having won seven of his last ten matches. Over that run he is averaging 24.5 games per match - one of the key factors behind the chosen individual total line. Albot holds serve reliably, with a service games held rate of 69% and a first-serve percentage of 67%. He rarely loses without a fight and can compete against higher-ranked opponents, as he showed in qualifying and in the opening round of this tournament. A break-point conversion rate of 43% keeps him dangerous on return as well as on serve.

    Match Results: Radu Albot

    10.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3
    Yanki Erel
    Yanki Erel
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    2
    L
    08.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    Georgii Kravchenko
    Georgii Kravchenko
    2
    0
    6
    4
    7
    5
    W
    07.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    Radu David Turcanu
    Radu David Turcanu
    2
    1
    3
    6
    6
    3
    7
    5
    W
    06.09.26
    ATP Challenger Istanbul 3, Turkiye Men Singles
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    Aleksandr Braynin
    Aleksandr Braynin
    2
    1
    4
    6
    6
    2
    6
    1
    W
    24.08.26
    ATP Challenger Roehampton 2, Great Britain Men Singles
    Radu Albot
    Radu Albot
    Leonardo Rossi
    Leonardo Rossi
    1
    2
    4
    6
    6
    2
    3
    6
    L
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    Key factors

    • Radu Albot has won more than 11.5 games in each of his last 9 matches.
    • Radu Albot has won 7 of his last 10 matches and is in consistent form.
    • The average total games in Radu Albot's matches is 24.5, which supports a bet on a high individual games total.
    • In their head-to-head meeting, Yanki Erel won, but the match was competitive and did not end without Albot winning games.
    • Radu Albot's games and sets won statistics are high enough to clear the line.

    Expected scenario

    This match could produce a high game count: both players are capable of holding serve and regularly making things competitive throughout sets. Worth noting for betting purposes is that Radu Albot consistently reaches the required number of games even against higher-ranked opponents - a pattern that fits the over line on his individual total.

    Total Games Prediction

    Radu Albot regularly goes over 11.5 games regardless of the match result - even when he loses, his ability to hold serve and perform on return keeps his individual total high.

    ⭐ Editor's Pick

    Radu Albot's recent form suggests another game-heavy match is on the cards - he consistently picks up enough games regardless of the result. Given his efficiency both on serve and when converting break points, the individual total line looks a workable option against Yanki Erel. The pick is Radu Albot Player Total Games - Over 11.5.
    Radu Albot Total Over (11,5)
    Published: 09/09/2026, 21:03
    Viktar Piatrouski
    Viktar Piatrouski
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    Betting Tips: Yanki Erel - Radu Albot

    Radu Albot has won the 2nd set:
    albot-raduin last 5 matches.
    2nd Set Radu Albot Win
    +123
    Radu Albot has won over 11.5 games:
    albot-raduin last 9 matches.
    Radu Albot Total Over (11,5)
    -149
    Under 2.5 sets:
    erel-yankiin 8 of last 9 Yanki Erel games.
    Sets Total Under (2,5)
    -192
    Radu Albot won with a +1.5 sets handicap:
    albot-raduin last 9 matches.
    Radu Albot Sets Handicap (+1,5)
    -182
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