Amanda Anisimova vs. Mirra Andreeva Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & How to Watch
Second seed Amanda Anisimova faces fifth seed Mirra Andreeva in a blockbuster quarterfinal at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships, a matchup priced tightly by the market. Both received byes in the first round, being top-8 seeds. Andreeva advanced in the second round as Daria Kasatkina withdrew due to a right hip injury, followed by a straight-set win over Jaqueline Cristian. Meanwhile, Anisimova also advanced as Barbora Krejcikova withdrew due to a left thigh injury, followed by a straight-set win over Janice Tjen.
Anisimova enters ranked No. 6, having reached a career-high No. 3 just last month. Her recent form is strong on paper despite a disrupted start to 2026 with an early Brisbane exit. This was followed by a career-high quarterfinal run in Melbourne but was most recently forced to retire in Doha due to sickness. Her 2025 stats remain elite with 220 aces across 73 matches, 63.9% first-serve points won, and a solid 43.9% return-point win rate.
Into the last 8 👊
— wta (@WTA) February 18, 2026
Amanda Anisimova books her place in the quarterfinals with a straight sets win over Tjen.#DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/bc9PL03QRo
Andreeva, the defending Dubai champion and world No. 7, brings a slightly different profile. Her 2026 season has been steadier, highlighted by a title in Adelaide and a fourth-round run in Melbourne, though her Doha exit in the Round of 16 showed volatility. Statistically, her 2025 return stats (45.9% return points won) are elite, paired with 69.8% first-serve efficiency, making her one of the few players who can consistently absorb Anisimova’s pace.
For today’s tennis picks, here’s how we’re betting on Amanda Anisimova vs. Mirra Andreeva today, including our Best Bet, supporting angles, and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Best Bet: Over 21.5 Total Games (-112, FanDuel)
Book: Best price at FanDuel
Our best bet for Amanda Anisimova vs. Mirra Andreeva is Over 21.5 Total Games (-112, FanDuel).
Given below are the latest odds for Amanda Anisimova vs. Mirra Andreeva from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap, and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
| Market | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Moneyline | Anisimova -128 / Andreeva +106 | Anisimova -125 / Andreeva +100 |
| Game Handicap | Anisimova -1.5 (-110) / Andreeva +1.5 (-120) | Anisimova -0.5 (-118) / Andreeva +0.5 (-110) |
| Total Games 21.5 | Over -112 / Under -118 | Over -125 / Under -105 |
| Set Betting | Anisimova 2-0 (+170) / Andreeva 2-0 (+220) | Anisimova 2-0 (+170) / Andreeva 2-0 (+205) |
| Total Sets 2.5 | Over +132 / Under -180 | Over +135 / Under -182 |
Our Pick: Over 21.5 Total Games (-112, FanDuel)
The pricing here correctly acknowledges Anisimova’s higher ceiling but also considers Andreeva’s defensive resilience. Anisimova’s serve-plus-one game gives her the edge in neutral conditions, but Andreeva’s ability to consistently win return points limits runaway set scenarios.
That dynamic makes the total games market more efficient than the side. Even in a straight-set outcome, extended games and at least one tiebreak are firmly in play. The market is heavily shaded toward a two-set match, but the 21.5 line leaves room for long sets without requiring a full third.
6 – Amanda Anisimova has reached her sixth career WTA-1000 quarter-final – she has become the first player to make her first six WTA-1000 QFs in six different cities since Coco Gauff in 2022. Triumph. #DDFTennis | @DDFTennis @WTA pic.twitter.com/Ac17HK9gVz
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) February 18, 2026
40 – Mirra Andreeva is the fifth player to claim 40+ Tier I / WTA-1000 wins before turning 19 since the format’s introduction in 1990. Symphony.#DDFTennis | @DDFTennis @WTA pic.twitter.com/Pvf8CE2J5H
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) February 18, 2026
Amanda Anisimova has a 1-0 lead in her head-to-head over Mirra Andreeva.
| Year | Winner | Event | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amanda Anisimova | Miami | Round of 32 | 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-3 |
Projection: Amanda Anisimova wins in straight sets.
Higher Variance Set Bet: Amanda Anisimova 2-0 (+170, FanDuel). Given that this is a high-risk bet, it is recommended to use this as a secondary angle.
TV broadcasters for the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships include Tennis Channel (USA, Spain, and India), TSN / TVA (Canada), Sky Sports (UK & Ireland and much of Europe), and beIN Sports / DAZN (Middle East, Australia, France, and Europe).
Streaming options vary by region and often require subscriptions. Live streaming is available on Tennis TV (official ATP/WTA streaming platform), beIN CONNECT (Middle East/Asia), ESPN+ (some regions), streaming platforms of Sky Go/NOW TV, DAZN app, TSN app, and Tennis Channel Plus.
| Match | Amanda Anisimova vs. Mirra Andreeva |
| Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Start Time | Not Before 3:10 PM GST Local Time |
| Tournament | Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 |
| Event Type | Women’s Singles (WTA 1000) |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard Court |
| Court | Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE |
| TV Coverage | Tennis Channel (USA, Spain, India), TSN / TVA (Canada), Sky Sports (UK & Ireland and much of Europe), beIN Sports / DAZN (Middle East, Australia, France, Europe) |
| Live Streaming | Tennis TV (official ATP/WTA streaming platform), beIN CONNECT (Middle East/Asia), ESPN+ (some regions ), streaming platforms of Sky Go / NOW TV, DAZN app, TSN app, Tennis Channel Plus. |
Mandatory Images Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
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