Felix Balshaw v Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
SolidWONF. Balshaw is 7-3 over the last ten and 14-9 on hard this season. N. Budkov Kjaer is 5-5 over the last ten and 18-13 on hard this season. The head to head is F. Balshaw 0-1.
The pick is F. Balshaw to win. We make it a 45% chance, so it is only worth backing at 2.21 or bigger.
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| F. Balshaw | N. Budkov Kjaer | |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Ranking | 146 |
| 7-3 | Last 10 | 5-5 |
| WLWWW | Last 5 | WLWLW |
| +1.1 | V the odds | -0.9 |
| 43-17 | Season | 28-29 |
| 14-9 | Hard 2026 | 18-13 |
| 1 | Last 7 days | 1 |
| 3d | Days rest | 2d |
| 1 | Wins here | 1 |
| Clear | Fitness | Defending title |
| Head to head 0-1 |
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
| Date | Event | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | F. BalshawvN. Budkov Kjaer | 2 - 1 |
| 2026-09-08 | Cassis | N. Budkov KjaervF. Balshaw | 2 - 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 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 |
| 2026-08-25 | Winston-Salem | Hard | A. Kovacevic | 0 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
N. Budkov Kjaer — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | F. Balshaw | 2 - 1 | 1.57 | 61% | LOST |
| 2026-09-29 | Mouilleron-Le-Captif | Hard (Indoor) | Y. Ghazouani Durand | 0 - 2 | 1.23 | 78% | WON |
| 2026-09-21 | St. Tropez | Hard | B. Harris | 1 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-18 | ATP Davis Cup - World Group I | - Preliminary | J. Cui | 2 - 1 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-12 | Cassis | Hard | T. Droguet | 2 - 1 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-11 | Cassis | Hard | M. Echargui | 2 - 1 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-10 | Cassis | Hard | Y. Ghazouani Durand | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-08 | Cassis | Hard | F. Balshaw | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-02 | Mallorca | Hard | M. Lajal | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-08-26 | US Open | Hard | C. O'Connell | 0 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Felix Balshaw or Nicolai Budkov Kjaer?
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer is favourite at 1.57, which is a 61% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Felix Balshaw vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer?
Felix Balshaw is 2.43 and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer is 1.57, the prices we recorded for the Mouilleron-Le-Captif match.
What is the head-to-head between Felix Balshaw and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer?
They have met 2 times and they are level at 1-1.
Who will win Felix Balshaw vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer?
Our model makes it Felix Balshaw to win at 2.43 (Solid confidence).