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Barbora Krejcikova is back at the Australian Open, where she will begin her charge against 23rd seed Diana Shnaider. This is their first career meeting, and the winner will take on Talia Gibson in the second round. We have a prediction for the match below.
Krejcikova missed last year’s edition through injury. Such concerns stagnated her season in 2025, and she wrapped things up early back in September. So far in 2026, the two-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t been in her best form.
She has lost back-to-back fixtures after starting the year with successive wins at the United Cup. A two-time Australian Open quarter-finalist, Krejcikova has dropped to 57th in the live ranking.
Diana Shnaider has had a better start to the year than Krejcikova and will be confident of making a winning start in Melbourne. The Russian, who is up to 22nd in the live ranking, has won four of six fixtures.
After an early exit in Brisbane, Shnaider dug her heels in at her next event and made it to the semi-finals in Auckland. The 21-year-old is competing at the year’s first major for a fourth consecutive campaign.
She has won her opener twice and made it to the third round last year.
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Who will win the Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider match is: Diana Shnaider wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider game on 19/01/2026 of the current WTA Australian Open season:
- Barbora Krejcikova has a 43.7% chance to win against Diana Shnaider according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 2.55.
- Diana Shnaider has a 56.3% probability of winning facing Barbora Krejcikova ⭐ with odds of 1.55 at Melbet.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Barbora Krejcikova has a 43.7 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Barbora Krejcikova | 43.7 % |
| Diana Shnaider | 56.3 % |
Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider Form
Barbora Krejcikova and Diana Shnaider Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
13 Jan 2026 - Hobart International
8 Jan 2026 - United Cup
6 Jan 2026 - United Cup
5 Jan 2026 - United Cup
26 Sept 2025 - WTA China Open
24 Sept 2025 - WTA China Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
16 Jan 2026 - WTA Adelaide
15 Jan 2026 - WTA Adelaide
14 Jan 2026 - WTA Adelaide
13 Jan 2026 - WTA Adelaide
8 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
6 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Barbora Krejcikova - Diana Shnaider Key Points
- Krejcikova has lost in her last two outings.
- Shnaider has won four of six matches in 2026.
- Four of Krejcikova’s last six fixtures ended in defeat.
- In her last 12 outings on hard courts, Shnaider has won eight times.
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Our Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider Prediction
Our prediction for Barbora Krejcikova v Diana Shnaider is that Diana Shnaider wins. Shnaider has started the season well, setting herself up for a strong start and probably a deep run in Melbourne. The Russian has won four of the six matches she has contested.
Most of her opponents have been top 50 players, which proves how strong she has been. Shnaider is most likely to be tough for Krejcikova despite her opponent being a two-time major champion. Krejcikova has had a shaky start to the season and has lost her last two fixtures.