Iulia Maria Buculei vs Anastasia Safta
Updated
Iulia Maria Buculei beat Anastasia Safta 7-5, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Iulia Maria Buculei leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Buculei is 3-7 in their last 10, Safta 4-6.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Iulia Maria Buculei a 71% favorite. At -149 the sportsbook implies 60% for Iulia Maria Buculei, 12 points below the model's 71%.
Model minus book: +12 pts
Model minus book: -21 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Iulia Maria Buculei at -149 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Iulia Maria Buculei | Anastasia Safta | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6312 | 6241 |
| Tour rank | WTA #960 | WTA #1178 |
| Last 10 matches | 3-7 | 4-6 |
| Last 30 days | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 2 Losses |
| Season record | 18-11 | 21-18 |
| UTR | 10.38 | 10.07 |
Head to head
Iulia Maria Buculei leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Iulia Maria Buculei | 7-5, 6-3 | Republic of Moldova Chisinau |
Recent form
Iulia Maria Buculei, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.10.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | L | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 14.10.2026 | Anastasia Safta | W | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 29.09.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | L | 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 |
| 24.09.2026 | Linda Sevcikova | L | 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 |
| 22.09.2026 | Felitsata Dorofeeva Rybas | W | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 09.09.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | L | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 02.09.2026 | Marta Soriano Santiago | L | 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 |
| 01.09.2026 | Sophie Martin | W | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 25.08.2026 | Bianca Elena Barbulescu | L | 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 |
| 19.08.2026 | Victoria Pohle | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
Anastasia Safta, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Iulia Maria Buculei | L | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 08.10.2026 | Aurora Corvi | L | 6-1, 5-7, 6-1 |
| 06.10.2026 | Defne Cirpanli | W | 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 |
| 23.09.2026 | Melinda Biro | L | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 10.09.2026 | Georgia Andreea Craciun | L | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 09.09.2026 | Anja Wildgruber | W | 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 03.09.2026 | Cristiana Nicoleta Todoni | L | 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 |
| 01.09.2026 | Anca Stefania Sauciuc | W | 6-0, 6-1 |
| 24.08.2026 | Virginia Proietti | L | 7-5, 3-0 |
| 23.08.2026 | Aleksandra Janiszewska | W | 6-1, 6-4 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Iulia Maria Buculei | Anastasia Safta |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiana Nicoleta Todoni | 1-0 W 6-2, 6-4 |
0-1 L 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 |
| Felitsata Dorofeeva Rybas | 1-0 W 6-2, 7-6 |
0-1 L 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 |
| Giulia Safina Popa | 0-3 L 6-2, 6-3, L 6-1, 2-6, 6-0, L 6-2, 7-5 |
0-1 L 7-5, 6-0 |
| Linda Sevcikova | 0-1 L 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-0, 6-2 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-13: WTA of Moldova Chisinau (X) (Republic of Moldova), model gave Iulia Maria Buculei 71% at -149
Iulia Maria Buculei vs Anastasia Safta: quick answers
Who won Iulia Maria Buculei vs Anastasia Safta?
Iulia Maria Buculei beat Anastasia Safta 7-5, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Iulia Maria Buculei and Anastasia Safta?
Iulia Maria Buculei leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 14, 2026, won by Iulia Maria Buculei 7-5, 6-3 at Republic of Moldova Chisinau.
Who is in better form, Iulia Maria Buculei or Anastasia Safta?
Iulia Maria Buculei is 3-7 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Anastasia Safta is 4-6 (current streak: 2 Losses).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Iulia Maria Buculei and Anastasia Safta?
Iulia Maria Buculei is rated 6312 (WTA #960) and Anastasia Safta is rated 6241 (WTA #1178). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Iulia Maria Buculei vs Anastasia Safta?
Iulia Maria Buculei is priced at -149 and Anastasia Safta at +103, which implies a 60% and 49% chance to win. The model rates Iulia Maria Buculei 12 points higher than the odds do (71% vs 60%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.