Ceban, Mark vs Iliyan Radulov Prediction 19 August 2026
🔊 In the Round of 16 at the Roehampton Challenger on outdoor hard courts, Mark Cheban of Great Britain will face Ilian Radulov of Bulgaria. Both players have gone through difficult stretches this season, but recent match statistics point to the British player as the more consistent performer. The surface does not give either player a clear advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 Mark Cheban and Ilian Radulov have not played each other before. Their head-to-head record cannot influence the prediction for this match.
Head-to-head statistics Ceban, Mark - Iliyan Radulov
Ceban, Mark Player Overview
Marc Ceban comes into this match in neutral form - 5 wins in his last 10 matches. In his most recent game he beat Anton Schepp, which allowed him to advance to the current round. Among his strengths are a high percentage of sets won (54%) and an edge in games won (51%). On serve Ceban is consistent: his first-serve percentage stands at 74%, and his double-fault rate is low - just 4% of points played. Worth noting is his confidence in opening sets - he has won the first set in five of his last six matches and the second set in six of his last seven, which is backed up by the trends. At the same time, the British player has four wins without dropping a set in his last ten matches, which speaks to his ability to control the flow of a match when things go his way.
Match Results: Ceban, Mark
Iliyan Radulov Player Overview
Ilian Radulov shows less consistent results: only 4 wins against 6 losses over his last ten matches. A recent win over Johannes Mandey helped him advance to the next round, but the overall number of bagel losses is high - six times in ten matches the Bulgarian lost without taking a set. His games-won percentage is more modest (45%), and there are noticeable problems on serve: only 41% of service games held and a higher-than-average double fault rate (5%). Wins more often come after weak opening sets, and his first-set win rate is just 30%. This is also reflected in his overall set balance - Radulov wins only one in every three sets.
Match Results: Iliyan Radulov
Key factors
- Mark Cheban has won 5 of his last 10 matches, which is better than his opponent's record.
- Cheban's set win percentage is 54%, which is noticeably higher than Radulov's.
- In recent matches, Cheban more often wins the first and second sets, which is confirmed by the trends.
- Radulov has lost 6 of 10 matches and has a high percentage of straight-set losses.
- Cheban has a higher game win percentage and a more consistent serve.
Expected scenario
The match scenario favors Marc Ceban due to greater consistency in form and better stats in sets and games. Although the probability of a third set is assessed as moderate, the British player typically finishes matches faster than his opponent thanks to control of key stretches of play. This scenario is consistent with the choice of a bet on his victory.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The form advantage, better set-win balance, and ability to consistently win opening sets make Marc Ceban the favourite in this match. His statistics confirm stability both on serve and when holding his own service games. If the British player maintains the same level of concentration against an inconsistent opponent, he is capable of taking control of the match as early as the first two sets. The pick is Marc Ceban to win the match.
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Betting Tips: Ceban, Mark - Iliyan Radulov
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