Match Info

BWF WORLD TOUR - MEN: Malaysia Masters - Quarter-finals

Date: 23 May 2025, Friday

Location: Axiata Arena (Kuala Lumpur)


	Christo Popov		Yuji Tanaka

	1	2
	1.73	2	Watch
	1.72	1.95
	1.7	2.05
	1.79	1.89	Watch
	1.73	2
	1.72	2	Watch
	1.7	2.05
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.73 (1.73)	1.99 ↓ (2)

The best margin for this event is 7.6%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Christo Popov
53.6%

Yuji Tanaka
46.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

53.5%

46.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

The chances for Christo Popov have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.

The chances for Yuji Tanaka have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Christo Popov than the current prediction. (-0.1%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Yuji Tanaka than the current prediction. (+0.1%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
100%	0%	0%

Christo Popov - Yuji Tanaka Predictions

Users Predictions: 2 users predict this event. Popov will win (votes: 2 - 100%).

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Popov (votes: 1 - 100%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

AH +1.5 Sets - Popov (1.25) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

H/A, 3rd Set - Popov (1.73) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

H/A, 2nd Set - Popov (1.74) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

H/A, 1st Set - Popov (1.75) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Popov (votes: 5 - 100%).

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Preview

Popov is ranked BWF: 24. Tanaka is ranked BWF: 23.

Popov is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Tanaka's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Popov may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both players are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Popov won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Christo Popov
Badminton
21.05.25	Sathish Karunakaran - Christo Popov	0:2 ✺
20.05.25	Christo Popov - Jason Gunawan	2:0 ✺
12.04.25	Alex Lanier - Christo Popov	2:1 ✺
11.04.25	Christo Popov - Magnus Johannesen	2:0 ✺
10.04.25	Kalle Koljonen - Christo Popov	0:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 4.8 WWLWW
- Yuji Tanaka
Badminton
22.05.25	H. S. Prannoy - Yuji Tanaka	0:2 ✺
20.05.25	Yuji Tanaka - Hai Dang Nguyen	2:0 ✺
14.05.25	Tien Chen Chou - Yuji Tanaka	2:0 ✺
10.04.25	Yuqi Shi - Yuji Tanaka	2:0 ✺
08.04.25	Ka Long Angus Ng - Yuji Tanaka	1:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 6.6 WWLLW

Latest Head to Head

Badminton
20.03.25	Yuji Tanaka - Christo Popov	1:2

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