Carlos Alcaraz vs Botic van de Zandschulp prediction and betting tips on February 4, 2025

Game Prediction

The Rotterdam Open is set to begin, featuring a strong lineup of players. Our experts have prepared a betting preview for the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Botic van de Zandschulp.
Carlos Alcaraz
The Spanish prodigy started his season without any warm-up tournaments, jumping straight into the Australian Open, where he was considered one of the title contenders. He reached the quarterfinals, where he was surprisingly favored against Novak Djokovic but ultimately lost in four sets in a competitive battle. Despite playing well against the Serbian legend, Alcaraz seemed to struggle psychologically in key moments.
At just 21 years old, Alcaraz is already ranked No. 3 in the world. He is one of the most talented players of his generation, boasting exceptional technique. However, his success often depends on his consistency and mental resilience.
Botic van de Zandschulp
The Dutchman is more known for his challenging surname than for his achievements on the court, though experienced tennis fans are familiar with his game. At 29 years old, he is currently ranked No. 84 in the world and has been a mid-tier player with inconsistent performances.
Van de Zandschulp started his season at the Auckland Open, where he lost in the first round to young American Aarav Basavareddy (6-7, 7-5, 6-3). His Australian Open campaign was also disappointing, as he fell in the first round to Alex de Minaur in straight sets (1-6, 5-7, 4-6). His struggles continued at the Montpellier Open, where he suffered another first-round loss to Tallon Griekspoor (5-7, 3-6), extending his losing streak.
Match Facts
- Alcaraz has won 4 out of 5 matches this season.
- Van de Zandschulp has lost all three of his matches in 2024.
- Looking at last season, the Dutchman won only half of his matches.
- Betting odds: Alcaraz – 1.06, van de Zandschulp – 8.80.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The two players have faced off three times, with Alcaraz leading 2-1.
One of their most memorable encounters came at the 2024 US Open, where van de Zandschulp pulled off a shocking straight-set victory in the second round.
Prediction
Alcaraz is the clear favorite, and bookmakers have no doubts about his victory. Van de Zandschulp will have home-court support, but that’s his only real advantage in this matchup. Given the gap in form and ranking, the match should be controlled by the young Spanish star.
A solid betting option is Alcaraz to win with a -5.5 game handicap.
