The ATP 500 Barcelona kicks off with the 1/16-Finals, where players begin their campaigns on clay. With some arriving in strong form and others still adjusting to the surface, these opening matches offer solid value based on momentum and recent performances.
ATP 500 Barcelona 1/16-Finals
Norrie – Wawrinka: 13.04.2026 16:00 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Cameron Norrie has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Norrie lost to de Minaur in the second round in three sets. Last season in Barcelona, the Brit lost to Khachanov in the opening round in three sets.
Stanislas Wawrinka has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Wawrinka lost to Baez in the opening match in straight sets. He has been granted a wild card for this week’s event in Barcelona. Last season in Barcelona, the Swiss lost to Davidovich Fokina in the opening round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Norrie is the clear favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He played well last week in Monte Carlo and is in better form than Wawrinka. On the other hand, Wawrinka has played only two clay-court matches this season and lost both. We expect a one-sided match.
That being said, Norrie covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Cameron Norrie -4.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
Borges – Mannarino: 13.04.2026 17:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Nuno Borges has lost four straight matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Borges lost to Rublev in the opening round in three sets. So far this season, the Portuguese have lost both of their clay-court matches.
Adrian Mannarino has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Mannarino lost to Bergs in the opening round in straight sets. He has never made it past the third round here.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Borges is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Mannarino has lost nine straight clay-court matches. Borges is a way better clay-court player than Mannarino. We expect him to dominate the rallies and get a comfortable win.
That being said, Borges winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Nuno Borges winning 2-0 @1.67 @bet365
Munar – Jodar: 13.04.2026 17:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Jaume Munar has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was two months ago in Rotterdam, where he lost to Bublik in the quarterfinals. He has not played any clay-court matches this season.
Rafael Jodar has won five straight matches. Two weeks ago in Marrakech, Jodar won the title, defeating Trungelliti in the final in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Jodar is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is in great form and has a decent chance at reaching the top 50. On the other hand, Munar has been sidelined by an injury and has not played any competitive matches for over two months. We expect Jodar to be a better player today.
That being said, Jodar covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Rafael Jodar -3.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
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