Felix Balshaw v Josef Schwaerzler Joel
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
LeanLOSTF. Balshaw is 7-3 over the last ten and 29-8 on clay this season. J. J. Schwaerzler is 5-5 over the last ten and 16-14 on clay this season. J. J. Schwaerzler has played 4 matches in seven days.
The pick is F. Balshaw to win. We make it a 51% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.96 or bigger. At 1.87 that is not there yet - leave it, or wait for the price to drift in-play (an early break against usually does it).
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| F. Balshaw | J. J. Schwaerzler | |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Ranking | 254 |
| 7-3 | Last 10 | 5-5 |
| LWWLW | Last 5 | LWWWL |
| +0.1 | V the odds | +0.8 |
| 45-18 | Season | 33-26 |
| 29-8 | Clay 2026 | 16-14 |
| 3 | Last 7 days | 4 |
| 3d | Days rest | 2d |
| 0 | Wins here | 0 |
| Clear | Fitness | Clear |
| Head to head First meeting |
V the odds: wins above (or below) what the prices expected over the last 10 - form with the strength of the opposition built in.
The market
Percentages are the implied chance of winning with the bookmaker's margin removed.
Head to head
This season & this event
Ranking points fall off a year after they are earned, so a player who went deep here last year must match it or drop in the rankings. That shapes effort in a way the price does not always show.
The players
Ranking, record and surface splits are for the most recent season on file. Height, weight and handedness are not published by our data provider.
F. Balshaw — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Villena | Clay | J. J. Schwaerzler | 1 - 2 | 1.87 | 52% | LOST |
| 2026-10-02 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | H. Bernet | 2 - 1 | 2.08 | 54% | LOST |
| 2026-10-01 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | N. Budkov Kjaer | 2 - 1 | 2.43 | 61% | WON |
| 2026-09-28 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | B. Harris | 1 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-08 | Cassis | Hard | N. Budkov Kjaer | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-06 | Mallorca | Hard | I. Montes-De La Torre | 1 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-05 | Mallorca | Hard | M. Lajal | 0 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-04 | Mallorca | Hard | B. Harris | 1 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-03 | Mallorca | Hard | A. Muller | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-01 | Mallorca | Hard | A. Holmgren | 0 - 2 | — | — | WON |
J. J. Schwaerzler — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Villena | Clay | F. Balshaw | 1 - 2 | 1.99 | 52% | WON |
| 2026-10-03 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | S. Gueymard Wayenburg | 0 - 2 | 2.12 | 57% | LOST |
| 2026-10-02 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | L. Poullain | 0 - 2 | 1.61 | 60% | WON |
| 2026-10-01 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | H. Wendelken | 2 - 0 | 2.16 | 56% | WON |
| 2026-09-29 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | A. Barroso Campos | 0 - 2 | 1.21 | 76% | WON |
| 2026-09-21 | Plovdiv 4 (Bulgaria) - Qualification | Clay | M. Chazal | 2 - 1 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-03 | Mallorca | Hard | L. Potenza | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-01 | Mallorca | Hard | M. Basing | 1 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-08-26 | US Open | Hard | A. Guerrieri | 2 - 1 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-08-24 | US Open | Hard | G. Heide | 2 - 1 | — | — | WON |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Felix Balshaw or Josef Schwaerzler Joel?
Felix Balshaw is favourite at 1.87, which is a 52% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Felix Balshaw vs Josef Schwaerzler Joel?
Felix Balshaw is 1.87 and Josef Schwaerzler Joel is 1.99, the prices we recorded for the Villena match.
Who will win Felix Balshaw vs Josef Schwaerzler Joel?
Our model makes it Felix Balshaw to win at 1.87 (Lean confidence).