๐ŸŽพ ATP - Gonet Geneva OpenGeneva, Switzerland

Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC

Match In ProgressLorenzo Sonego 0 โ€“ 2 Edas Butvilas
Lorenzo Sonego

Lorenzo Sonego

vs

Edas Butvilas

Edas Butvilas

Lorenzo Sonego Win

AI Confidence: 60%

Winner: Lorenzo Sonego Win (60%)

Spread: Sonego -2.5 games (-2.5) (โšก65%)

Total: Over 22.5 (โšก75%)

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Lorenzo Sonego vs Edas Butvilas Prediction

This first-round match at the Gonet Geneva Open pits the experienced, higher-ranked Lorenzo Sonego, returning from injury and in poor form, against the young, in-form qualifier Edas Butvilas. Sonego's overall quality on clay is expected to prevail, but Butvilas's momentum could make it a challenging encounter.

AI-powered prediction

Lorenzo Sonego host Edas Butvilas at Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, part of the 2026 ATP - Gonet Geneva Open season. ATP/WTA rankings, surface form, and head-to-head record are factored into the model alongside the prediction below.

ATS PREDICTION

Lorenzo Sonego Win

Predicted: 2-1

60%

Lorenzo Sonego, despite his current struggles and return from injury, holds a significantly higher ATP ranking (No. 66) and boasts more experience on the tour, especially on clay. While Edas Butvilas (No. 256) enters with better recent form and momentum from qualifying, the gap in overall quality and big-match experience should favor Sonego. However, Sonego's recent losses and injury layoff suggest he might not be at his peak, allowing Butvilas to challenge and potentially take a set.

SPREAD PREDICTION

Sonego -2.5 games (-2.5)

65%

Sonego's superior ranking and experience should still allow him to win more games overall, even if the match goes to three sets. However, his recent form and injury return mean a larger spread might be risky. Butvilas's current momentum suggests he can keep sets competitive, but Sonego's quality should prevail in key moments to cover a modest game handicap.

TOTAL PREDICTION

Over 22.5

75%

With Sonego likely to win in three sets (2-1), or even two close sets, the total game count is expected to exceed 22.5. Butvilas's good recent form indicates he will be competitive and push Sonego, contributing to a higher game total rather than a quick, one-sided affair. Sonego's potential rust from injury also increases the likelihood of extended sets.

Lorenzo Sonego vs Edas Butvilas โ€” Key Stats (AI)

Lorenzo SonegoStatEdas Butvilas
60% โœ…AI Win Probability40%
2 โœ…Predicted Score1
Sonego -2.5 games โ€ฆ โœ…Spread65% conf
Over 22.5 โœ…Total75% conf
72% โœ…Data Quality Scoreโ€”

No recent head-to-head meetings on record for this matchup.

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Geneva, Switzerland

Home Ground

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6:35 PM UTC

Monday, May 18

Matchday kickoff

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ATP - Gonet Geneva Open

Tennis

Betting Angles โ€” Lorenzo Sonego vs Edas Butvilas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Sharp Money

Sharp money might be split, with some backing Sonego to eventually find his form, while others might see value in Butvilas given Sonego's struggles. The spread and total lines could see adjustments based on Sonego's perceived fitness. Line movement: Without initial odds, it's hard to predict movement. However, if Sonego's odds open too short, they might drift out as bettors consider his form. Conversely, if Butvilas's odds are very long, they might shorten slightly if there's early money on the qualifier.

Risk Assessment

Specific risk factors for this matchup are evaluated as data populates. Whatever the model output, factor your own bankroll discipline โ€” single-match outcomes are noisy by nature, and even high-confidence picks miss often enough to matter.

Data Quality Score

โšก72%

Data quality: Good, based on provided player rankings, recent form, and match context. However, specific head-to-head and detailed clay statistics for Butvilas are missing.

Limitations

  • โ€ขLack of head-to-head record between Sonego and Butvilas.
  • โ€ขAbsence of specific clay court win/loss records for Butvilas.
  • โ€ขNo detailed information on Sonego's injury severity or recovery status.
  • โ€ขNo initial betting odds provided to analyze market sentiment.

This prediction is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice.

Lorenzo Sonego vs Edas Butvilas โ€” FAQ

Lorenzo Sonego has had a challenging 2026 season with a 3-6 overall record. On clay, he has lost 4 of his last 5 matches, indicating a struggle with form and potentially rust from injury.

Our tennis predictions weigh ATP/WTA rankings, surface-specific records, recent form, head-to-head, and format. Best-of-five Grand Slam mismatches can reach 80%+ confidence; early-round best-of-three matches between similar-ranked players stay in the 52-60% band. See the full methodology and other matches on our AI Tennis Predictions hub.