Luciano Darderi and Cristian Garin are favored to win with odds around 1.75 compared to Austin Krajicek and Nikola Mektic at 2.05. The Darderi/Garin pairing has shown strong chemistry in recent doubles tournaments and benefits from Garin's experience on hard courts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on January 20, 2026, which corresponds to 1:00 PM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on January 20, 2026 at the Australian Open.

The match will be played at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, held at Melbourne Park which features multiple courts including the Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and other championship-level venues with a combined capacity exceeding 15,000 spectators.

Darderi and Garin are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 based on their recent form and court compatibility. Garin's baseline consistency combined with Darderi's improving doubles record gives them an edge, while Krajicek and Mektic present a formidable challenge with Mektic's ranking and experience in major doubles competitions.

Head-to-head records between these specific pairings are limited at the professional level, but Mektic has established himself as a top-20 doubles player with multiple Grand Slam appearances, while the Darderi/Garin combination represents a competitive pairing with complementary playing styles suited to hard court conditions at the Australian Open.