Marin Cilic vs Valentin Vacherot predictions, May 08, 2026

May 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Marin Cilic

Valentin Vacherot

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On May 8, 2026, tennis fans will witness an engaging showdown at the ATP Roma as Marin Cilic faces off against Valentin Vacherot. The match is significant as Cilic plays on home soil, where he traditionally thrives. However, both players have shown fluctuating form recently, each winning 2 of their last 5 matches, which makes the outcome less predictable.

Cilic, known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play, will look to leverage his experience against Vacherot, who brings a strong all-court game and quick movement. Vacherot’s ability to disrupt opponents’ rhythm and capitalize on openings could present a challenge for Cilic, especially if the home player struggles to find consistency.

Betting odds reflect this competitive dynamic, with Cilic at 2.56 and Vacherot favored slightly at 1.5. Our model indicates a 38.5% probability for a home win for Cilic and 61.5% for an away victory for Vacherot. As both players search for a crucial win, this encounter promises to be tightly contested, with no assured outcome on the horizon.

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Cilic
36.9%		 Vacherot
63.1%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 2.56 1.50

Latest Results

07.05.26 Marcos Giron – Marin Cilic – 0:2
24.04.26 Joao Fonseca – Marin Cilic – Fonseca J. Walkover
22.04.26 Zizou Bergs – Marin Cilic – 1:2
14.04.26 Marin Cilic – Daniel Altmaier – 0:2
08.04.26 Felix Aliassime-Auger – Marin Cilic – 2:0		 24.04.26 Emilio Nava – Valentin Vacherot – 2:1
13.04.26 Valentin Vacherot – Terence Atmane – Canceled
11.04.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Valentin Vacherot – 2:0
10.04.26 Valentin Vacherot – Alex De Minaur – 2:1
09.04.26 Valentin Vacherot – Hubert Hurkacz – 2:1

Facts

  • Cilic is ranked ATP: 47. Vacherot is ranked ATP: 16.
  • Both players have been playing unpredictably.
  • Cilic may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Vacherot will hold a modest 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 Ofner S. Michelsen A.
    3 Popyrin A. Berrettini M. 2 : 0
    4 Bye Mensik J. (26)
    5 Tiafoe F. (20) Bye
    6 Sonego L. Buse I.
    7 Pellegrino A. (Q) Nardi L. (WC)
    8 Bye Fils A. (15)
    9 Rublev A. (12) Bye
    10 Svrcina D. (Q) Kecmanovic M. 0 : 2
    11 Garin C. (Q) Cerundolo J. M.
    12 Bye Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
    13 Nakashima B. (30) Bye
    14 Bautista-Agut R. Maestrelli F. (WC)
    15 Basilashvili N. (Q) Merida Aguilar D. (Q) 2 : 1
    16 Bye Shelton B. (5)
    17 Auger-Aliassime F. (4) Bye
    18 Shapovalov D. Navone M.
    19 Medjedovic H. Royer V.
    20 Bye Fonseca J. (27)
    21 Etcheverry T. M. (24) Bye
    22 Burruchaga R. A. Bellucci M. 0 : 2
    23 Giron M. Cilic M. 0 : 2
    24 Bye Vacherot V. (14)
    25 Cobolli F. (10) Bye
    26 Bergs Z. Atmane T. 0 : 2
    27 Tirante T. A. Cadenasso G. (WC)
    28 Bye Norrie C. (17)
    29 Moutet C. (28) Bye
    30 Quinn E. Llamas Ruiz P. (Q)
    31 Tsitsipas S. Machac T.
    32 Bye Medvedev D. (7)
    33 Musetti L. (8) Bye
    34 Fearnley J. (Q) Mpetshi Perricard G. 1 : 2
    35 Carreno-Busta P. (Q) Tabilo A. 0 : 2
    36 Bye Cerundolo F. (25)
    37 Ruud C. (23) Bye
    38 Trungelliti M. Svajda Z. 1 : 2
    39 Struff J-L. Comesana F. (Q) 2 : 0
    40 Bye Lehecka J. (11)
    41 Khachanov K. (13) Bye
    42 Ugo Carabelli C. Shevchenko A. 1 : 2
    43 Muller A. Van De Zandschulp B. 0 : 2
    44 Bye Kovacevic A. (LL)
    45 Humbert U. (31) Bye
    46 Marozsan F. Kopriva V. 0 : 2
    47 Fucsovics M. Prizmic D. (Q) 0 : 2
    48 Bye Djokovic N. (3)
    49 De Minaur A. (6) Bye
    50 Arnaldi M. (WC) Munar J. 2 : 1
    51 De Jong J. (Q) Borges N. 0 : 2
    52 Bye Jodar R. (32)
    53 Tien L. (19) Bye
    54 Dzumhur D. Mannarino A. 2 : 0
    55 Brooksby J. Baez S. 0 : 2
    56 Bye Bublik A. (9)
    57 Paul T. (16) Bye
    58 Vukic A. Kypson P. (Q) 2 : 1
    59 Hurkacz H. Hanfmann Y. 1 : 2
    60 Bye Darderi L. (18)
    61 Griekspoor T. (29) Bye
    62 Cina F. (WC) Blockx A. 1 : 2
    63 Zhang Z. (PR) Altmaier D. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Zverev A. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) TBD #2
    2 Popyrin A. Mensik J. (26)
    3 Tiafoe F. (20) TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 Fils A. (15)
    5 Rublev A. (12) Kecmanovic M.
    6 TBD #11 Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
    7 Nakashima B. (30) TBD #14
    8 Basilashvili N. Shelton B. (5)
    9 Auger-Aliassime F. (4) TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Fonseca J. (27)
    11 Etcheverry T. M. (24) Bellucci M.
    12 Cilic M. Vacherot V. (14)
    13 Cobolli F. (10) Atmane T.
    14 TBD #27 Norrie C. (17)
    15 Moutet C. (28) TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 Medvedev D. (7)
    17 Musetti L. (8) Mpetshi Perricard G.
    18 Tabilo A. Cerundolo F. (25)
    19 Ruud C. (23) Svajda Z.
    20 Struff J-L. Lehecka J. (11)
    21 Khachanov K. (13) Shevchenko A.
    22 Van De Zandschulp B. Kovacevic A.
    23 Humbert U. (31) Kopriva V.
    24 Prizmic D. Djokovic N. (3)
    25 De Minaur A. (6) Arnaldi M.
    26 Borges N. Jodar R. (32)
    27 Tien L. (19) Dzumhur D.
    28 Baez S. Bublik A. (9)
    29 Paul T. (16) Vukic A.
    30 Hanfmann Y. Darderi L. (18)
    31 Griekspoor T. (29) Blockx A.
    32 Altmaier D. 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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