Who do you tip to win Sabalenka v Svitolina?

We're tipping Aryna Sabalenka. She owns a 6–1 head-to-head record and has won all three hard-court meetings, including the most recent clash in January 2026.

Who is favourite for this WTA Group Stage match?

Aryna Sabalenka is the $1.55 favourite, with Elina Svitolina priced at $2.35. The market backs the world No.2 to continue her dominance in the head-to-head.

What is Sabalenka's recent form?

Sabalenka has won two and lost three of her last five matches, including a straight-sets loss to Mirra Andreeva on Thursday. Her season record stands at 48–12 (80 per cent win rate).

What is the head-to-head record?

Aryna Sabalenka leads 6–1 overall, with a perfect 3–0 record on hard courts and 3–1 on clay. The last five meetings have all gone to Sabalenka, dating back to 2023.

Sabalenka v Svitolina Tips | WTA Group Stage Preview

Sabalenka v Svitolina: 6–1 h2h record jumps off the page — our tips

By UpYaGo Trading Desk · UpYaGo trading analysts · Published Thu 12 Nov, 6:48 pm AEDT

Aryna Sabalenka takes a 6–1 head-to-head record into the WTA Group Stage clash with Elina Svitolina. Our tennis predictions and best bets for Sat 8:30 am.

WTA · Group Stage

Full time

Aryna Sabalenka

Home · 2nd · 48-12

Elina Svitolina

Away · 6th · 51-16

3 6 1 – 6 3 6

80%YTD win rate76%

Head to head

5–0

Last 5 meetings

Aryna Sabalenka(5)Elina Svitolina(0)

Recent meetings

Thu 29 Jan, 11:00 am AEDTAryna Sabalenka won
Aryna Sabalenka6 6–2 3Elina Svitolina
Thu 1 May, 10:00 am AESTAryna Sabalenka won
Aryna Sabalenka6 7–3 5Elina Svitolina
Fri 16 Aug, 10:00 am AESTAryna Sabalenka won
Aryna Sabalenka7 6–5 2Elina Svitolina
Mon 13 May, 10:00 am AESTAryna Sabalenka won
Aryna Sabalenka4 6 7–6 1 6Elina Svitolina
Tue 6 June, 10:00 am AESTAryna Sabalenka won
Aryna Sabalenka6 6–4 4Elina Svitolina

Form comparison

Last five completed matches per side (not season averages — those sit in Match centre). Competition extras only when sourced.

Side	Last 5 W-L
Aryna Sabalenka	2-3
Elina Svitolina	3-2

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka squares off against No.6 Elina Svitolina in WTA Group Stage action on Saturday, 14 November at 8:30 am AEDT. The numbers say this one leans heavily in Sabalenka's favour — the Belarusian owns a 6–1 head-to-head record against the Ukrainian, including clean sweeps on hard courts (3–0) and indoors.

Sabalenka sits second on the WTA ladder with 6485 points and a 48–12 season record (80 per cent win rate). Svitolina is sixth on 5121 points with a 50–16 year-to-date mark (76 per cent). Both have won two titles this season, but Sabalenka's 24 career crowns dwarf Svitolina's 20, and the head-to-head history tells the story — six wins from seven meetings, with the most recent encounter in January 2026 going Sabalenka's way in straight sets.

Who will win?

Sabalenka is coming off a straight-sets loss to Mirra Andreeva on Thursday (12 November), a 0–6, 6–4 defeat. Her last five overall show two wins and three losses, including a tight three-setter against Karolina Muchova (7–6, 7–5) and two away stumbles in early October. Recent form isn't flawless, but the 6–1 career edge over Svitolina — including five straight wins — rates a big tick.

Svitolina arrives with momentum, having just taken down Muchova in three sets on Thursday (6–3, 6–2, 2–6). Her last five overall feature three wins and two losses, though the loss to Andreeva (0–6, 6–4) on Tuesday mirrors Sabalenka's recent setback. That one win against Sabalenka in the head-to-head came back in 2023 on clay; on hard courts, Svitolina has never beaten her.

The most recent meeting — January 2026 on hard court — was a clinical 6–2, 6–3 Sabalenka win. The five prior clashes all went the same way, with Sabalenka taking four of five in straight sets. When you add in the 3–0 hard-court record and the fact that the last indoor meeting (if any) is yet to be documented, the historical edge is decisive.

Head-to-head odds sit at 1.55 for Sabalenka and 2.35 for Svitolina. Despite the recent loss, the market backs the higher-ranked player with the dominant rivalry record.

Head to Head

Odds correct as at Sat 14 Nov, 8:14 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Our tipAryna Sabalenka$1.40 Elina Svitolina$2.80

Big tickOur tip: Aryna Sabalenka. The 6–1 head-to-head record and perfect 3–0 hard-court mark against Svitolina are too strong to ignore, even after the loss to Andreeva.

Tipped at $1.55 · Thu 12 Nov, 6:15 pm AEDT. Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

6–1

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina

Hard3-0

Clay3-1

100%1st set → match win % (H2H)50%

67%Deciding set win % (H2H)33%

67%1st serve points won %65%

45%Return points won %38%

Final call

Sabalenka's 6–1 head-to-head record and perfect 3–0 mark on hard courts against Svitolina are the standout angles here. While both players arrive off mixed recent form, the historical data and rankings edge point one way. Our tennis predictions lean towards the world No.2 to extend her winning streak in this matchup, though Svitolina's last-start win over Muchova keeps her in the conversation.

We're backing Sabalenka to get the job done on Saturday morning.

Frequently asked questions

Who do you tip to win Sabalenka v Svitolina?: We're tipping Aryna Sabalenka. She owns a 6–1 head-to-head record and has won all three hard-court meetings, including the most recent clash in January 2026.
Who is favourite for this WTA Group Stage match?: Aryna Sabalenka is the $1.55 favourite, with Elina Svitolina priced at $2.35. The market backs the world No.2 to continue her dominance in the head-to-head.
What is Sabalenka's recent form?: Sabalenka has won two and lost three of her last five matches, including a straight-sets loss to Mirra Andreeva on Thursday. Her season record stands at 48–12 (80 per cent win rate).
What is the head-to-head record?: Aryna Sabalenka leads 6–1 overall, with a perfect 3–0 record on hard courts and 3–1 on clay. The last five meetings have all gone to Sabalenka, dating back to 2023.