Oliver Crawford is slightly favored to win against Daniel Merida Aguilar based on his higher ranking and better hard-court results over the past six months, including several Challenger-level wins on outdoor hard courts. Early market numbers from major sportsbooks price Crawford around 1.70 and Merida Aguilar near 2.10, reflecting a modest edge to Crawford in this Australian Open qualifying clash with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Oliver Crawford and Daniel Merida Aguilar at the Australian Open is scheduled to start at 5:00 AM UTC on January 12, 2026. This corresponds to 4:00 PM local time in Melbourne, Australia, allowing for typical late-afternoon scheduling on the outside courts.

The Oliver Crawford vs Daniel Merida Aguilar match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the long-standing home of the Australian Open. Their Qualifying 1st Round encounter is listed for Court 13, one of the outdoor hard courts featuring medium–high bounce and seating for several hundred spectators in a compact stadium-style layout.

Prediction: Oliver Crawford to win, with implied probabilities from recent odds putting him at roughly 58–60% versus 40–42% for Daniel Merida Aguilar. Crawford’s stronger recent hard-court form and more consistent serve numbers give him a statistical edge, but the relatively close prices suggest a competitive match where backing Crawford on the moneyline offers solid value for bettors seeking a moderate favorite.

Oliver Crawford and Daniel Merida Aguilar have no recorded official ATP tour-level or Grand Slam main-draw meetings prior to this Australian Open 2026 qualifying match. With no head-to-head history, pre-match analysis relies primarily on recent form, surface performance, and ranking trends rather than direct matchup data.