Kozlov vs Shick Prediction 12 November 2026
π Stefan Kozlov and Braden Shick will meet in the last 16 of the Knoxville Challenger. The match will be played on an indoor hard court, which could highlight the difference in the playersβ current form. Both players know each other well from recent tournaments.
Head-to-Head
π Stefan Kozlov has the edge in their head-to-head record - he beat Braden Shick 2-0 a week ago.
Stefan Kozlov Player Overview
Stefan Kozlov comes into the match on an excellent run: seven wins in his last eight matches and three consecutive victories, including a convincing win over Shick last week. He has won seven of his last 10 matches, confirming his consistent form. Kozlov wins 65% of his service games, while his percentage of sets won stands at 71%. In his most recent match, he comfortably beat Alex Galarneau. His high break-point conversion rate and five straight-sets wins over this period are also worth noting, pointing to his control over the course of matches.
Match Results: Stefan Kozlov
Braden Shick Player Overview
Braden Shick has won only 3 of his last 10 matches and suffered 4 straight-sets defeats, pointing to inconsistency. He beat Kenta Miyoshi in the previous round, but before that he lost to Kozlov without much of a chance, 0-2. Shick has won just 36% of sets and 43% of games. Despite winning a high percentage of his service games (83%), his overall figures for points and sets won are markedly worse than his opponentβs. His run of defeats at the start of the month is also affecting his confidence on court.
Match Results: Braden Shick
Key factors
- Stefan Kozlov beat Braden Shick 2:0 a week ago.
- Kozlov has won 7 of his last 8 matches.
- Braden Shick has lost 4 of 10 matches in straight sets.
- Kozlovβs percentage of sets won is 71%, compared with just 36% for Shick.
- Kozlov has won his last three matches in a row.
Expected scenario
The match looks to be going Stefan Kozlovβs way: he is in better form, recently beat this opponent and consistently wins most of his sets. A third set is unlikely, and a straight-sets win for Kozlov looks the most logical outcome.
β Editor's Pick
Stefan Kozlov is on a steady winning run and has just beaten Braden Shick convincingly. The difference in the percentage of sets won and the percentage of games won is significant, and the recent head-to-head victory strengthens Kozlov's position. This points to an advantage for Kozlov and a low likelihood of a third set. The pick is Correct Score 2:0 in favour of Stefan Kozlov.
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Betting Tips: Stefan Kozlov - Braden Shick
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