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Xiaodi You #197China1Alina Charaeva #112Armenia2

Sets 6-3 · 6-7 · 3-6Wed 16 Sept 2026, 17:00 Predictions gradedIndoor

Predictions6–275%

Edges3–0100%

Player Profiles

Ranking advantageAlina Charaeva · 85 places

Xiaodi You

China

Chinese right-hander. Reliable public profile and current-availability information was thin in the specified searches; use the structured form and match data as the primary context.

Current ranking: #197
Peak ranking: —
Current age: —
Preferred surface: —
Hand: Right handed
Height: —

Alina Charaeva

Armenia

The WTA lists Charaeva at a career-high No. 112 in July 2026. The ITF identifies hard courts as her preferred surface.

Current ranking: #112
Peak ranking: #112 · 2026
Current age: 24
Preferred surface: Hard
Hand: Right handed
Height: —

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 14 Sep 2026, 15:04 · Europe/Bucharest

Alina Charaeva is favored over Xiaodi You based on ranking, form, and serve advantage, but the outright odds offer poor value.

The best betting angles are over 20.5 total games and You +3.5 games on the handicap, as the match is expected to be competitive.

Context

You, ranked 206, is a right-hander with a career 54.7% win rate and a 16-9 hard-court record in 2026.
Her last-15 overall record is 5-10, but on hard courts she is 4-4 with a 50.6% games won rate. This week she beat Victoria Bosio and Luiza Fullana in straight sets, suggesting her current level on this surface is better than her overall form suggests.
- You's last-15 overall record is 5-10 (33.3%), but her hard-court record in that span is 4-4 (50%).
- She won her last two matches on hard courts: 6-3 7-5 vs Victoria Bosio and 6-2 6-1 vs Luiza Fullana.
- Her hard-court games won percentage is 50.6% compared to 45.4% overall.
Charaeva, ranked 108, is a right-hander with a career 63% win rate and a 17-11 clay-court record in 2026.
Her last-15 overall record is 9-6 (60%), but on hard courts she is 4-3 with a 56.2% games won rate. She lost her most recent hard-court match to Susan Bandecchi in straight sets, which may indicate a slight dip in form on this surface.
- Charaeva's last-15 overall record is 9-6 (60%), but her hard-court record in that span is 4-3 (57.1%).
- She lost her last hard-court match 6-4 6-4 to Susan Bandecchi on August 25.
- Her hard-court games won percentage is 56.2% compared to 54.6% overall.
The two players have met twice, with each winning once.
You won 6-2 6-2 on indoor hard in January 2025, while Charaeva won 6-4 7-6(4) on outdoor hard in February 2026. This match is on outdoor hard, which slightly favors Charaeva based on their most recent meeting.
- 2025-01-18: You won 6-2 6-2 on indoor hard.
- 2026-02-18: Charaeva won 6-4 7-6(4) on outdoor hard.
- The current match is on outdoor hard.
You enters this match through qualifying, while Charaeva is the No. 8 seed in the main draw. This confirms You has already played extra matches this week, but the draw detail itself does not change the on-court matchup.
- The published first-round draw lists Qualifier v Alina Charaeva (8).
ConfirmedSources checked 14 Sep 2026, 15:02 · Europe/BucharestCNN Brasil — SP Open first-round drawwww.cnnbrasil.com.br · 12 Sep 2026

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Positive edges · 2

Other edges · 1

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

Match WinnerwonUncertainty band: Lean

Alina Charaeva

1.44fair 1.61

BetBugs 62% · Market 69.4%

0.0ppshort

Charaeva's stronger recent form and ranking give her the edge, but the odds imply a higher probability than the model estimate, making this a negative-value bet.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.44
The read
Charaeva's stronger recent form, higher ranking, and better overall point-winning percentage give her the edge, though You's qualifying wins and H2H split keep confidence medium.
- Charaeva last 15 overall record 9-6 (60%) vs You 5-10 (33.3%)
- Charaeva last 15 total points won 51.6% vs You 48.6%
- Charaeva ranking 108 vs You 206
- H2H 1-1, Charaeva won most recent meeting Feb 2026
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonAlina CharaevaEstimated chance62%

Games2 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.80
The read
Both players' recent match averages and competitive H2H suggest a match likely to exceed 20.5 games, with neither dominant enough for a quick straight-set blowout.
- You last 15 average 20.1 games per match (302 games/15)
- Charaeva last 15 average 23.3 games per match (350 games/15)
- Combined average 21.7 games per match
- Both players have double faults per match around 5, extending games
BetBugs · Total GameswonOver 20.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.90
The read
You's recent qualifying wins and competitive H2H suggest she can keep the match close, making +3.5 games a reasonable handicap.
- You last 15 games won 45.4% vs Charaeva 54.6%
- You recent qualifying wins show improved form
- H2H split 1-1, You won in straight sets in 2025
- Charaeva's last 15 average margin of victory 1.9 games
BetBugs · Game HandicapwonXiaodi You +3.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Recent first sets have often been competitive, and both players' serve/return profiles suggest a close opening set, though a lopsided set is possible.
- You last 15 first set average 9.7 games (based on 15 matches, 302 total games)
- Charaeva last 15 first set average 10.3 games (based on 15 matches, 350 total games)
- H2H first sets: 6-4 and 6-2, averaging 9 games
BetBugs · Set 1 Total GameslostOver 9.5Estimated chance55%

Sets0 of 1 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Charaeva's superior serve and recent set-winning rate suggest she is more likely to take the opening set, but You's recent qualifying momentum adds uncertainty.
- Charaeva first set win rate implied by 56.8% sets won last 15
- You first set win rate lower at 42.9% sets won last 15
- Charaeva first serve points won 64.2% vs You 58.3%
BetBugs · Set 1 WinnerlostAlina CharaevaEstimated chance58%

Match stats0 of 0 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both players average over 5 double faults per match, making a combined total above 9.5 likely given their serving inconsistency.
- You last 15 double faults per match 5.1
- Charaeva last 15 double faults per match 5.1
- Combined average 10.2 double faults per match
- Both players have high double fault rates on hard courts
BetBugs · Total Double Faultsnot gradableOver 9.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Charaeva's ace rate is high enough to push the combined total near the line, but You's low ace count makes this a marginal over.
- Charaeva last 15 aces per match 4.3
- You last 15 aces per match 1.7
- Combined average 6.0 aces per match
- Charaeva hard court aces per match 5.4
BetBugs · Total Acesnot gradableOver 6.5Estimated chance52%

Prediction history

Alina Charaeva has been highly reliable when projected to win

Alina Charaeva has fulfilled 8 of 9 recent win projections, with an average estimated probability of 63.9% and an expected fulfilment of 5.8. Her matched projections averaged 63.8% while the single miss was projected at 65%, indicating consistent performance across similar probabilities. The current projection of 62% sits within her historical range of 58% to 78%.

Recent evidence for Alina Charaeva9 matches

Date / competitionMatch resultPredictedActualResult

13 Jul·WTA Iasi

#118Alina Charaeva2-0#114Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva

BetBugsAlina Charaeva to win·58%

Matched

13 Jul 2026

WTA Iasi

#118Alina Charaeva2-0#114Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva

Alina Charaeva to win

58%probability

Alina Charaeva won

Matched

24 Jun·WTA Wimbledon

#242Caroline Werner1-2#120Alina Charaeva

BetBugsAlina Charaeva to win·62%

Matched

24 Jun 2026

WTA Wimbledon

#242Caroline Werner1-2#120Alina Charaeva

Alina Charaeva to win

62%probability

Alina Charaeva won

Matched

23 Jun·WTA Wimbledon

#165Elizabeth Mandlik0-2#120Alina Charaeva

BetBugsAlina Charaeva to win·62%

Matched

23 Jun 2026

WTA Wimbledon

#165Elizabeth Mandlik0-2#120Alina Charaeva

Alina Charaeva to win

62%probability

Alina Charaeva won

Matched

20 Jun·WTA Figueira da Foz

#128Alina Charaeva1-2#277Ayla Aksu

BetBugsAlina Charaeva to win·65%

Missed

20 Jun 2026

WTA Figueira da Foz

#128Alina Charaeva1-2#277Ayla Aksu

Alina Charaeva to win

65%probability

Ayla Aksu won

Missed

19 Jun·WTA Figueira da Foz

#173Susan Bandecchi1-2#128Alina Charaeva

BetBugsAlina Charaeva to win·58%

Matched

19 Jun 2026

WTA Figueira da Foz

#173Susan Bandecchi1-2#128Alina Charaeva

Alina Charaeva to win

58%probability

Alina Charaeva won

Matched

Head-to-Head

1-1 (2 meetings)

L6-4 7-6(4)Xiaodi You#206vAlina Charaeva#108Feb 18, 2026

W6-2 6-2Xiaodi You#206vAlina Charaeva#108Jan 18, 2025

2 total meetings

Previous match context available

Xiaodi You

5W 10L

6-3 7-5#323Victoria Bosio 6-2 6-1#458Luiza Fullana

7-5 6-0#111Claire Liu

6-3 6-2#121Qinwen Zheng

6-0 1-6 6-3#161Ekaterine Gorgodze

4-6 6-2 6-3#127Leolia Jeanjean

1-6 6-4 6-1#273Ane Mintegi Del Olmo

6-4 6-1#145Leyre Romero Gormaz

6-1 6-7(7) 6-0#145Leyre Romero Gormaz

6-1 6-4#303Lisa Zaar

6-1 6-3#357Natalija Senic

6-2 6-3#232Francisca Jorge

3-6 6-4 6-1#289En Shuo Liang

7-5 6-2#282Xinxin Yao

6-4 6-3#446Heather Watson

Alina Charaeva

9W 6L

6-4 6-4#152Susan Bandecchi

4-6 6-4 6-3#34Nikola Bartunkova

6-3 6-3#422Rebecca Marino

6-1 7-6(3)#73Anna Bondar

5-7 7-5 7-5#90Sinja Kraus

3-6 7-5 6-1#203Sara Sorribes Tormo

6-3 6-3#84Yulia Putintseva

6-0 6-1#120Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva

4-6 6-4 6-1#97Polina Kudermetova

5-7 6-4 6-0#286Caroline Werner

6-2 6-4#170Elizabeth Mandlik

6-3 6-7(5) 7-6(4)#201Ayla Aksu

5-7 6-2 7-5#152Susan Bandecchi

6-2 6-2#310Anastasia Kulikova

6-0 6-0#335Manon Leonard

Stat Battle

Last 15 match performance, compared side by side.

XYXiaodi YouYou

Last 15

1–6

9 core stats · 2 even

Alina CharaevaCharaevaAC

Alina Charaeva carries the stronger recent form — Xiaodi You's route runs through serve.

Serve · 1–3 · 1 even

1st Serve In60.2%+1.8pp58.4%

1st Serve Won58.3%+5.9pp64.2%

2nd Serve Won38.7%+7.6pp46.3%

Aces / Match1.7+2.64.3

Double Faults / Match5.1—5.1

Return · 0–0 · 1 even

Return Pts Won46.8%—46.7%

Pressure · 0–2

Break Pts Converted44.4%+3.1pp47.5%

Break Pts Saved48.3%+6.9pp55.2%

Points · 0–1

Total Pts Won48.6%+3.0pp51.6%

Serve · 1–3 · 1 even

60.2%1st Serve In+1.8pp58.4%

58.3%1st Serve Won+5.9pp64.2%

38.7%2nd Serve Won+7.6pp46.3%

1.7Aces / Match+2.64.3

5.1Double Faults / Match—5.1

Return · 0–0 · 1 even

46.8%Return Pts Won—46.7%

Pressure · 0–2

44.4%Break Pts Converted+3.1pp47.5%

48.3%Break Pts Saved+6.9pp55.2%

Points · 0–1

48.6%Total Pts Won+3.0pp51.6%

Xiaodi You

Alina Charaeva

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Xiaodi You +3.5

Over 20.5

Alina Charaeva

Result1 of 1 landed

Games2 of 3 landed

Sets0 of 1 landed

Match stats0 of 0 landed

Head-to-Head

Xiaodi You

Alina Charaeva

Stat Battle