Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Denis Shapovalov predictions, Apr 25, 2026

Apr 23, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Budkov Kjaer

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In an intriguing matchup at the ATP Madrid on April 25, 2026, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer takes on Denis Shapovalov in what promises to be a captivating contest. Playing on home soil, Budkov Kjaer will look to leverage local support, but he faces a formidable opponent in Shapovalov.

Recent form indicates that both players are evenly matched, each having won 2 of their last 5 matches. Budkov Kjaer’s victories have highlighted his strong baseline play and tactical grit, while Shapovalov has showcased his explosive serve and aggressive shot-making capabilities. The Canadian, currently favored by bookmakers, shows odds of 1.47 for an away victory compared to Budkov Kjaer’s 2.63, which reflects the perceived gap in their overall performances.

Statistical models suggest a probability of 35.7% for a home win and 64.3% for an away win, with a predicted final score of 2-0 in favor of Shapovalov. However, the unpredictable nature of tennis matches, especially on clay courts, means that Budkov Kjaer could certainly pull off an upset if he maximizes his strengths. Ultimately, fans can expect a competitive encounter as both players vie for supremacy.

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Budkov Kjaer
37.5%		 Shapovalov
62.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.5 1.54
MarathonBet 2.67 1.52 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 2.63 1.47

Latest Results

23.04.26 Nicolai Budkov Kjaer – Reilly Opelka – Opelka R. Retired
21.04.26 Moez Echargui – Nicolai Budkov Kjaer – 0:2
20.04.26 Nicolai Budkov Kjaer – Francesco Maestrelli – 2:0
11.04.26 Marco Trungelliti – Nicolai Budkov Kjaer – 2:1
04.04.26 Damir Dzumhur – Nicolai Budkov Kjaer – 2:0		 17.04.26 Denis Shapovalov – Alex Molcan – 0:2
16.04.26 Denis Shapovalov – Fabian Marozsan – 2:0
14.04.26 Tallon Griekspoor – Denis Shapovalov – 1:2
06.04.26 Denis Shapovalov – Alexander Blockx – 1:2
19.03.26 Denis Shapovalov – Botic Van De Zandschulp – 0:2

Facts

  • Budkov Kjaer is ranked ATP: 140. Shapovalov is ranked ATP: 39.
  • Each of the players is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Shapovalov may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Shapovalov is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Bye
    2 Bonzi B. (Q) Droguet T. (Q) 2 : 1
    3 Moller E. (Q) Cina F. (WC) 2 : 0
    4 Bye Diallo G. (32)
    5 Norrie C. (19) Bye
    6 Machac T. Comesana F. 2 : 1
    7 Bautista-Agut R. Tirante T. A. 0 : 2
    8 Bye Paul T. (15)
    9 Rublev A. (9) Bye
    10 Zhang Z. (PR) Kopriva V. 0 : 2
    11 Sonego L. Lajovic D. (Q) 0 : 2
    12 Bye Rinderknech A. (22)
    13 Fonseca J. (27) Bye
    14 Bergs Z. Cilic M. 1 : 2
    15 Jodar R. (WC) De Jong J. 2 : 1
    16 Bye De Minaur A. (5)
    17 Shelton B. (4) Bye
    18 Prizmic D. (Q) Berrettini M. 2 : 0
    19 Basilashvili N. (Q) Ofner S. 0 : 2
    20 Bye Etcheverry T. M. (25)
    21 Fils A. (21) Bye
    22 Buse I. Mannarino A. 2 : 0
    23 Brooksby J. Nava E. 0 : 2
    24 Bye Vacherot V. (14)
    25 Lehecka J. (11) Bye
    26 Tabilo A. Royer V. 2 : 0
    27 Muller A. Struff J-L. 0 : 2
    28 Bye Michelsen A. (33)
    29 Griekspoor T. (29) Bye
    30 Dzumhur D. Bellucci M. 2 : 0
    31 Faria J. (Q) Hurkacz H. 0 : 2
    32 Bye Musetti L. (6)
    33 Bublik A. (8) Bye
    34 Kypson P. (LL) Tsitsipas S. 1 : 2
    35 Trungelliti M. (LL) Merida Aguilar D. (Q) 1 : 2
    36 Bye Moutet C. (26)
    37 Davidovich Fokina A. (20) Bye
    38 Carreno-Busta P. (WC) Fucsovics M. 2 : 1
    39 Munar J. Shevchenko A. 2 : 0
    40 Bye Ruud C. (12)
    41 Cerundolo F. (16) Bye
    42 Hanfmann Y. Giron M. 2 : 1
    43 Altmaier D. Cerundolo J. M. 0 : 2
    44 Bye Darderi L. (18)
    45 Nakashima B. (28) Bye
    46 Garin C. (LL) Blockx A. 1 : 2
    47 Gaubas V. (Q) Baez S. 2 : 0
    48 Bye Auger-Aliassime F. (3)
    49 Medvedev D. (7) Bye
    50 Marozsan F. Quinn E. 2 : 0
    51 Budkov Kjaer N. (Q) Opelka R. (RET.) 0 : 0
    52 Bye Shapovalov D. (31)
    53 Tien L. (17) Bye
    54 Vallejo D. (Q) Dimitrov G. 2 : 0
    55 Ugo Carabelli C. Monfils G. (WC) 2 : 0
    56 Bye Cobolli F. (10)
    57 Khachanov K. (13) Bye
    58 Landaluce M. (WC) Walton A. 0 : 2
    59 Popyrin A. Damm M. (Q) 0 : 2
    60 Bye Mensik J. (23)
    61 Humbert U. (30) Bye
    62 Atmane T. Kecmanovic M. 2 : 0
    63 Borges N. Navone M. 0 : 2
    64 Bye Zverev A. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Bonzi B. (Q)
    2 Moller E. (Q) Diallo G. (32)
    3 Norrie C. (19) Machac T.
    4 Tirante T. A. Paul T. (15)
    5 Rublev A. (9) Kopriva V.
    6 Lajovic D. Rinderknech A. (22)
    7 Fonseca J. (27) Cilic M.
    8 Jodar R. De Minaur A. (5)
    9 Shelton B. (4) Prizmic D.
    10 Ofner S. Etcheverry T. M. (25)
    11 Fils A. (21) Buse I.
    12 Nava E. Vacherot V. (14)
    13 Lehecka J. (11) Tabilo A.
    14 Struff J-L. Michelsen A. (33)
    15 Griekspoor T. (29) Dzumhur D.
    16 Hurkacz H. Musetti L. (6)
    17 Bublik A. (8) Tsitsipas S.
    18 Merida Aguilar D. Moutet C. (26)
    19 Davidovich Fokina A. (20) Carreno-Busta P.
    20 Munar J. Ruud C. (12)
    21 Cerundolo F. (16) Hanfmann Y.
    22 Cerundolo J. M. Darderi L. (18)
    23 Nakashima B. (28) Blockx A.
    24 Gaubas V. Auger-Aliassime F. (3)
    25 Medvedev D. (7) Marozsan F.
    26 Budkov Kjaer N. Shapovalov D. (31)
    27 Tien L. (17) Vallejo D.
    28 Ugo Carabelli C. Cobolli F. (10)
    29 Khachanov K. (13) Walton A.
    30 Damm M. Mensik J. (23)
    31 Humbert U. (30) Atmane T.
    32 Navone M. Zverev A. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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