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Coco Gauff vs Karolina Muchova Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Gauff to extend perfect record over Muchova

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Last updated: Thu 26 Mar 2026 01:51

Coco Gauff battles Karolina Muchova for a place in the Miami Open final. Despite an inconsistent season, Gauff has fought her way through tough matches, prevailing in all past encounters against Muchova. Meanwhile, Muchova's impressive season with an 18-3 record highlights her underrated performance. The head-to-head record favors Gauff, yet Muchova's adaptability remains a key challenge. Expect strategic gameplay as Gauff aims for another win within 22.5 games, continuing her dominance in their rivalry.

Andrew Hendrie 26 Mar 2026
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  • Coco Gauff vs Karolina Muchova predictions for Thursday's WTA Miami quarter-final
  • Gauff has dominated this matchup, leading H2H 5-0
  • Muchova has lost five of her last six semi-finals - Gauff tipped to make first Miami final
  • The match is scheduled to start around 6.00am AEDT on Friday March 27
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Coco Gauff vs Karolina Muchova Tips, Prediction & Live Stream


A spot in the Miami Open final is on the line as local favourite Coco Gauff comes up against Karolina Muchova on Thursday.

Gauff has endured a turbulent season, but she's fought and battled her way into a maiden Miami semi-final, winning all four of her matches in a deciding set. A Florida local, Gauff had never played her best tennis in Miami, but she's growing with confidence each match and there's a feeling like a title run could be written in the stars this week.

Muchova meanwhile continues to operate at a very high and underrated level, coming into this clash with a brilliant 18-3 match record for the year.

However, I can't ignore the H2H for this matchup. Gauff has won all five previous meetings between the pair, with four of those coming in straight sets - including earlier this year at the Australian Open, when the American was nowhere near her best level. Gauff can handle Muchova's variety and the Czech, for whatever reason, can't seem to break through her defences - or take advantage of her serving yips. At even money, I'll take Gauff, with another stake on Under 22.5 total games.

"I definitely think that, every time I play her, it's a tough match, and I expect the high level that she's going to bring, like she does every match," Gauff said on facing Muchova. "Honestly, I know we kind of know what we're going to do to each other, and it's just about who can execute it better."
  • Gauff leads the H2H 5-0
  • Four of the five meetings have seen Under 22.5 games
  • Gauff has won seven of her last nine semi-finals
  • Muchova has lost five of her last six semi-finals
  • Muchova has seen Under 22.5 games in five of her last seven matches

Gauff vs Muchova Head To Head

Gauff has won all five previous encounters, including at this year's AO.

YearTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
2026Australian OpenHardRound of 16Coco Gauff6–1, 3–6, 6–3
2025United CupHardRoundCoco Gauff6–1, 6–4
2024BeijingHardFinalCoco Gauff6–1, 6–3
2023US OpenHardSemifinalCoco Gauff6–4, 7–5
2023CincinnatiHardFinalCoco Gauff6–3, 6–4

Coco Gauff Form Analysis

  • 2026 Record: 15-5
  • WTA Miami: 11-6
  • Current Ranking: No. 4
  • Career-High Ranking: No. 2 (2024)

Gauff hasn't been anywhere near her best across the opening three months of the year, but she can make up for lost ground by reaching the Miami final for the first time.

The 21-year-old was demolished by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals and has suffered surprise defeats to the likes of Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Elisabetta Cocciaretto this season.

There was more disappointment in Indian Wells, with Gauff forced to retire with an arm injury against Alexandra Eala.

However, Gauff has shrugged off any injury concerns in Miami, grinding her way into a first semi-final with four three-set victories over Cocciaretto, Alycia Parks, Sorana Cirstea and Belinda Bencic.

Gauff held firm after a shaky second set to close out a 6-3 1-6 6-3 over Bencic - her fifth win in seven career meetings against the Swiss.

Karolina Muchova Form Analysis

  • 2026 Record: 18-3
  • WTA Miami Record: 14-3
  • Current Ranking: No. 14
  • Career-High Ranking: No. 8 (2023)

Muchova is quietly putting together a stellar season and is firmly on track for a return to the top 10.

Staying injury-free has always been the biggest hurdle for Muchova, but she's remained healthy across the opening three months of the year and the results have flowed.

The Czech made the semi-finals of Brisbane and the R16 of the Australian Open before surging to a maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha.

After a R16 loss to Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells earlier this month, Muchova has rebounded strongly for a first semi-final in Miami, dropping just one set on her way to the final four and defeating the in-form Victoria Mboko 7-5 7-6(5) in the quarters.

Gauff vs Muchova Live Stream

Watch and bet on Coco Gauff vs Karolina Muchova live tennis from Miami.

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Verdict

Gauff is backed for a sixth straight win over Muchova in a match that sees Under 22.5 games.

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