Cori Gauff 2-1 Elise Mertens

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For this WTA Dubai match, BetFTW's top pick is over 2.5 sets, with a 50% model probability. We also predict Elise Mertens to win at 46%.

How we calculate predictions

Bet For The Win

  1. Pick 1 Total score over 2.5 W Settled - pick won.
    Event probability
    50%
    Stake Low 17.7/100
    Odds 2.55 Pinnacle Recorded P/L +27.50
    Best odds 2.55 Pinnacle
  2. Pick 2 Elise Mertens to win L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    46%
    Stake Low 16.8/100
    Odds 2.85 Unibet Recorded P/L -16.81
    Best odds 2.85 Unibet
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Match analysis

Cori Gauff vs Elise Mertens prediction review

Cori Gauff and Elise Mertens met in WTA Dubai on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with the event ending 2-1.

The leading model-based prediction for Cori Gauff vs Elise Mertens is over 2.5 sets, with a calculated probability of 50%. The selection is shown at latest recorded odds of 2.55 and carries a Low stake band. The selection was settled as a winning pick.

A second available pick comes from the match-winner market. For this market, Elise Mertens to win carries a 46% model probability and latest recorded odds of 2.85. over 2.5 sets is rated more highly by the model, at 50% compared with 46% for Elise Mertens to win. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

No difference is shown between the best and latest recorded odds, which both stand at 2.55. BetFTW retains the published probability, recorded odds, stake and settlement so the original prediction can be reviewed after the event.