Anna Bondar is favored to win against Cristina Bucsa in the Brisbane WTA event on January 5, 2026, due to her higher WTA ranking of 74 with 900 points and stronger recent form on hard courts, including quarterfinal appearances in recent W75 events. Betting odds list Bondar at 1.65 and Bucsa at 2.25, reflecting her edge in serve efficiency and return wins over the past month with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on January 5, 2026, which corresponds to 10:00 AM local time in Brisbane, Australia (AEST). This early morning slot aligns with the tournament schedule at the Pat Rafter Arena.

The match is at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, featuring the Pat Rafter Arena with a capacity of 5,500 seats and a hard court surface optimized for the Brisbane International WTA 250 event.

Prediction favors Anna Bondar to win in straight sets with moneyline odds of 1.65 on DexWin, supported by her 65% win rate on hard courts this season and Bucsa's 3-4 record in recent qualifiers. Bondar's key stats include 78% first-serve points won versus Bucsa's 72%, giving her a clear advantage in baseline rallies.

In head-to-head matches, Anna Bondar leads Cristina Bucsa 2-1, with wins in their last two encounters on hard courts averaging 6.5 games per set. Bondar won the most recent meeting 6-4, 7-5 in a W60 event last month, dominating return points.