The ATP 250 Marrakech keeps offering solid clay spots. Ugo Carabelli has the H2H edge and should feel more comfortable in longer rallies, while Jodar’s form gives him a slight advantage despite Lajovic coming through qualifying. Van Assche also looks like the steadier option here and could control the baseline exchanges.
ATP 250 Marrakech 1/16-Finals
Skatov – Ugo Carabelli: 31.03.2026 15:00 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Timofey Skatov has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Alicante, Skatov lost to Ofner in the opening round in straight sets. This week in Marrakech, the Kazakh qualified for the main draw of the tournament. In the final qualifying round, Skatov defeated Echargui in straight sets.
Camilo Ugo Carabelli has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Miami, where he lost to Korda in the second round in straight sets. His most significant results were on clay courts.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Ugo Carabelli is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He leads 2-0 in head-to-head meetings against Skatov and enjoys playing on clay courts. We expect him to dominate the rallies.
That being said, Ugo Carabelli winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Camilo Ugo Carabelli winning @1.57 @bet365
Jodar – Lajovic: 31.03.2026 16:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Rafael Jodar has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Miami, Jodar lost to Etcheverry in the third round in straight sets. This will be his debut campaign in Marrakech.
Dusan Lajovic has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Marrakech, Lajovic entered the main draw tournament as a qualifier by winning both matches in straight sets. In the final qualifying round, the Serb defeated Harris in straight sets, without losing his serve.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Jodar is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is in great form and enjoys playing on clay courts. On the other hand, Lajovic struggled with his form since the beginning of the season. We expect Jodar to be a better player tomorrow.
That being said, Jodar winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Rafael Jodar winning @1.57 @bet365
Van Assche – Gaston: 31.03.2026 16:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Luca van Assche has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Miami, where he failed to qualify for the main draw. The Frenchman has not played any clay court matches so far this season.
Hugo Gaston has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was three weeks ago in Thionville, where he lost to Ofner in the semifinals. He has not played any matches on clay so far this season.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, van Assche is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Gaston struggled last season on clay courts. On the other hand, van Assche enjoys playing on clay. We expect van Assche to dominate the rallies.
That being said, van Assche winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Luca van Assche winning @1.62 @bet365
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