Mackenzie McDonald v Ryan Nijboer
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
LeanWONR. Nijboer is 7-3 over the last ten and 45-20 on clay this season. M. McDonald is 3-7 over the last ten and 2-6 on clay this season. R. Nijboer has played 6 matches in seven days.
The pick is R. Nijboer to win. We make it a 55% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.81 or bigger. At 1.74 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
| M. McDonald | R. Nijboer | |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Ranking | 514 |
| 3-7 | Last 10 | 7-3 |
| LLWWL | Last 5 | WWLWW |
| - | V the odds | +1.0 |
| 17-25 | Season | 45-22 |
| 2-6 | Clay 2026 | 45-20 |
| 0 | Last 7 days | 6 |
| 8d | Days rest | 1d |
| 0 | Wins here | 2 |
| 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.
M. McDonald — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Braga | Clay | R. Nijboer | 1 - 2 | 2.14 | 55% | LOST |
| 2026-09-28 | Porto | Clay | T. Samuel | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-08-27 | US Open | Hard | D. Svrcina | 2 - 1 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-08-26 | US Open | Hard | T. Seyboth Wild | 0 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-08-24 | US Open | Hard | S. Napolitano | 0 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-08-20 | Quebec City (Canada) - Qualification | Hard | J. Fearnley | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-08-12 | Cincinnati | Hard | Y. Wu | 1 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-07-28 | Washington | Hard | A. Michelsen | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-07-26 | Washington | Hard | T. Svajda | 0 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-07-25 | Washington | Hard | E. Butvilas | 2 - 1 | — | — | WON |
R. Nijboer — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Braga | Clay | M. McDonald | 1 - 2 | 1.74 | 55% | WON |
| 2026-10-05 | Braga | Clay | B. Hassan | 2 - 0 | 2.13 | 57% | WON |
| 2026-10-04 | Braga | Clay | N. Hipfl | 2 - 1 | 1.40 | 66% | WON |
| 2026-10-03 | M25 Zaragoza | Clay | A. Ritschard | 0 - 2 | 3.06 | 70% | LOST |
| 2026-10-02 | M25 Zaragoza | Clay | N. Ifi | 1 - 2 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-10-01 | M25 Zaragoza | Clay | P. Delage | 0 - 2 | 1.39 | 68% | WON |
| 2026-09-30 | M25 Zaragoza | Clay | C. Stanke | 0 - 2 | 1.01 | 96% | WON |
| 2026-09-22 | Genova 2 (Italy) - Qualification | Clay | F. Forti | 0 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-21 | Genova 2 (Italy) - Qualification | Clay | A. Juan Mano | 1 - 2 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-20 | Genova 2 (Italy) - Qualification | Clay | I. Miletich | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Mackenzie McDonald or Ryan Nijboer?
Ryan Nijboer is favourite at 1.74, which is a 55% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Mackenzie McDonald vs Ryan Nijboer?
Mackenzie McDonald is 2.14 and Ryan Nijboer is 1.74, the prices we recorded for the Braga match.
Who will win Mackenzie McDonald vs Ryan Nijboer?
Our model makes it Ryan Nijboer to win at 1.74 (Lean confidence).