The ATP 250 Bucharest 1/8-finals offer some nice value spots. Shevchenko looks capable of keeping things tight again, especially with the H2H edge, while Navone’s clay-court level should be too much over time. Borges also has a good setup here, with the fresher legs and past success in this matchup.
ATP 250 Bucharest 1/8-Finals
Shevchenko – Van de Zandschulp: 01.04.2026 11:30 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Alexander Shevchenko has won three of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, Shevchenko defeated Turcanu in the opening match in straight sets.
Botic van de Zandschulp has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, the Dutchman dominated in the opening round against Maestrelli. Besides losing his serve once, van de Zandschulp dominated on his serve.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Shevchenko is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. The Kazakh won the only head-to-head meeting against van de Zandschulp in straight sets and has been playing well for the past few weeks. We expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Shevchenko covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alexander Shevchenko +3.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
Moller – Navone: 01.04.2026 12:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Elmer Moller has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, Moller defeated Boitan in the opening match in straight sets. He trailed 3-5 in the opening set, but turned it around.
Mariano Navone has won four of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, Navone defeated O’Connell in the opening round in straight sets. He trailed 3-5 in the second set, but turned it around. In the second set tiebreak, Navone trailed 3-6 and saved five set points.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Navone is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is a clay-court specialist and has more ATP Tour experience than Moller. We expect him to dominate under these conditions and get a comfortable win.
That being said, Navone winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Mariano Navone winning 2-0 @1.73 @bet365
Borges – Dzumhur: 01.04.2026 13:30 CEST
H2H: 2-0
Nuno Borges has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Miami, where he lost to Opelka in the opening round. So far this season, Borges has not played any clay court matches.
Damir Dzumhur has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, the Bosnian defeated Jianu in the opening match in three tight sets after almost three hours of play. Last season in Bucharest, Dzumhur lost to Cobolli in the semifinals in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Borges is the slight favourite in this matchup and we agree. He leads 2-0 in head-to-head meetings against Dzumhur. The Bosnian had a three-hour battle and will be exhausted coming into this match.
That being said, Borges winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Nuno Borges winning @1.50 @bet365
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