Yosuke Watanuki v Marin Cilic
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
SolidLOSTM. Cilic is 4-6 over the last ten and 11-11 on hard this season. Y. Watanuki is 5-5 over the last ten and 10-12 on hard this season.
The pick is M. Cilic to win. We make it a 67% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.50 or bigger.
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| Y. Watanuki | M. Cilic | |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | Ranking | 80 |
| 5-5 | Last 10 | 4-6 |
| WWWLL | Last 5 | WLLLW |
| -1.0 | V the odds | -0.3 |
| 11-13 | Season | 15-17 |
| 10-12 | Hard 2026 | 11-11 |
| 3 | Last 7 days | 1 |
| 1d | Days rest | 3d |
| 3 | Wins here | 1 |
| 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
| Date | Event | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Jinan | Y. WatanukivM. Cilic | 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.
Y. Watanuki — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | Jinan | Hard | S. Mochizuki | 2 - 1 | 1.77 | 55% | LOST |
| 2026-10-15 | Jinan | Hard | M. Cilic | 2 - 0 | 2.52 | 62% | WON |
| 2026-10-14 | Jinan | Hard | A. Ilagan | 0 - 2 | 1.71 | 56% | WON |
| 2026-10-12 | Jinan | Hard | K. Uesugi | 0 - 2 | 1.06 | 88% | WON |
| 2026-10-11 | Jinan | Hard | S. Pankin | 0 - 2 | 1.38 | 69% | WON |
| 2026-09-07 | Shanghai | Hard | M. Sharipov | 1 - 2 | 1.78 | 54% | LOST |
| 2026-09-02 | Zhangjiagang | Hard | C. H. Tseng | 2 - 0 | 2.02 | 53% | LOST |
| 2026-08-31 | Zhangjiagang | Hard | S. Pankin | 2 - 0 | 1.34 | 71% | WON |
| 2026-07-29 | Vancouver | Hard | H. Matsuoka | 0 - 2 | 1.42 | 68% | LOST |
| 2026-07-23 | Winnipeg | Hard | T. Samuel | 0 - 2 | 3.13 | 69% | LOST |
M. Cilic — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Jinan | Hard | Y. Watanuki | 2 - 0 | 1.57 | 62% | LOST |
| 2026-10-12 | Jinan | Hard | A. Walton | 1 - 2 | 2.07 | 53% | WON |
| 2026-10-07 | Shanghai | Hard | A. Fery | 2 - 0 | 2.42 | 60% | LOST |
| 2026-08-15 | Cincinnati | Hard | D. Merida Aguilar | 2 - 1 | 2.31 | 58% | LOST |
| 2026-08-05 | Montreal | Hard | F. Tiafoe | 2 - 1 | 2.89 | 66% | LOST |
| 2026-08-04 | Montreal | Hard | S. Shimabukuro | 0 - 2 | 1.80 | 54% | WON |
| 2026-06-29 | Wimbledon | Grass | D. Medvedev | 0 - 3 | 3.50 | 72% | LOST |
| 2026-06-16 | London | Hard | U. Humbert | 2 - 0 | 2.34 | 58% | LOST |
| 2026-06-13 | Hertogenbosch | Grass | D. Medvedev | 2 - 1 | 2.87 | 66% | LOST |
| 2026-06-12 | Hertogenbosch | Grass | N. Borges | 1 - 2 | 1.94 | 50% | WON |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Yosuke Watanuki or Marin Cilic?
Marin Cilic is favourite at 1.57, which is a 62% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Yosuke Watanuki vs Marin Cilic?
Yosuke Watanuki is 2.52 and Marin Cilic is 1.57, the prices we recorded for the Jinan match.
What is the head-to-head between Yosuke Watanuki and Marin Cilic?
They have met 1 time and Yosuke Watanuki leads 1-0.
Who will win Yosuke Watanuki vs Marin Cilic?
Our model makes it Marin Cilic to win at 1.58 (Solid confidence).