Alexandre Muller vs Botic van de Zandschulp Betting Picks & Live Stream – Zandschulp to Win by Margin at ATP Rome

james-smith
06 May 2026
James Smith 06 May 2026
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  • Van de Zandschulp has 4 wins from 6 clay matches this year
  • He shows stronger form and consistency than Muller
  • Prediction: Van de Zandschulp to win and cover -2.5 games handicap
Botic van de Zandschulp
Botic van de Zandschulp plays a backhand against Marc-Andrea Huesler in Munich (credit: Getty)
Botic van de Zandschulp has shown better overall form this year compared to Alexandre Muller. With four wins from six matches on clay, he looks in a stronger position coming into this matchup.

Zandschulp Solid Season Numbers

  • Alexandre Muller lost five of his last six Masters opening rounds. 
  • He has a 3–0 record in Rome opening rounds. 
  • Botic van de Zandschulp holds a 7–3 record vs outside Top 50 in 2026. 
  • He has a 5–4 record in clay Masters opening rounds.

HTH - Alexandre Muller leads 1-0

YearEventSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
2023DohaHardR16Muller6-2, 6-4

Muller Struggles Continue This Season

Alexandre Muller reached a career-high ranking of No. 38 in the second half of 2025, but a poor run of results in 2026 has pushed him outside the top 100. 

The 29-year-old has recorded multiple wins in just two of his 10 tournaments this season, reaching the quarterfinals in Marrakech and a Naples Challenger event. His last four events have ended in qualifying or first-round exits. 

This is his fourth appearance at the Italian Open, where he has cleared the opening round each time. His best result came in 2024, when he reached the fourth round.

CategoryDetails
NationalityFrance
Age29 (1 February 1997)
PlaysRight-handed
World Ranking105
Career High38 (18 August 2025)
Elo Ranking99 (Rating: 1708)
Tour level titles1

Van De Zandschulp Builds Clay Form

Botic van de Zandschulp has raised his level since the start of the clay swing. He reached the semifinal in Bucharest and followed it with a second-round appearance in Munich, before skipping Madrid due to a groin issue. 

Overall, he has played nine events this season, reaching the third round at the Australian Open, the quarterfinal in Rotterdam, and the semifinal in Bucharest. However, three of his other events ended in qualifying or first-round exits. 

He has made three appearances at the Italian Open, clearing the opening round twice. His only first-round loss here came against Laslo Djere in 2023.

CategoryDetails
NationalityFrance
Age29 (1 February 1997)
PlaysRight-handed
World Ranking105
Career High38 (18 August 2025)
Elo Ranking99 (Rating: 1708)
Tour level titles1

Verdict

Van de Zandschulp’s current level and consistency should allow him to take control. Backing him to win and cover the -2.5 games handicap reflects the likely outcome of this contest.

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Best Bet2: Zandschulp -2.5 Handicap Games @103.00 at Stake.com - 2 Units
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