Giulia Safina Popa vs Iulia Maria Buculei
Updated
Giulia Safina Popa beat Iulia Maria Buculei 6-2, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Giulia Safina Popa leads 3-0 in their head-to-head. Popa is 8-2 in their last 10, Buculei 3-7.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Giulia Safina Popa a 59% favorite. At +360 the sportsbook implies 22% for Iulia Maria Buculei, 20 points below the model's 41%.
Model minus book: -34 pts
Model minus book: +20 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Iulia Maria Buculei at +360 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Giulia Safina Popa | Iulia Maria Buculei | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6425 | 6312 |
| Tour rank | WTA #677 | WTA #960 |
| Last 10 matches | 8-2 | 3-7 |
| Last 30 days | 13-1 | 2-2 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 37-10 | 18-11 |
| UTR | 10.93 | 10.38 |
Head to head
Giulia Safina Popa leads 3-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.10.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | 6-2, 6-3 | Republic of Moldova Chisinau |
| 29.09.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 | Bulgaria Varna |
| 09.09.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | 6-2, 7-5 | Campulung |
Recent form
Giulia Safina Popa, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.10.2026 | Felitsata Dorofeeva Rybas | L | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 17.10.2026 | Sophie Luescher | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Andreea Prisacariu | W | 6-3, 3-0 |
| 16.10.2026 | Andreea Prisacariu | W | 6-3, 3-0 |
| 15.10.2026 | Iulia Maria Buculei | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 14.10.2026 | Daniela Ciobanu | W | 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 |
| 07.10.2026 | Elizara Yaneva | L | 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 05.10.2026 | Anna Ozerova | W | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 04.10.2026 | Julia Hofmann | W | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 04.10.2026 | Sonja Zhenikhova | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
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 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Giulia Safina Popa | Iulia Maria Buculei |
|---|---|---|
| Anastasia Safta | 1-0 W 7-5, 6-0 |
1-0 W 7-5, 6-3 |
| Bianca Elena Barbulescu | 1-0 W 7-6, 6-1 |
0-1 L 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 |
| Cristiana Nicoleta Todoni | 1-0 W 6-2, 6-3 |
1-0 W 6-2, 6-4 |
| Felitsata Dorofeeva Rybas | 0-1 L 6-2, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-2, 7-6 |
| Ilinca Sagmar | 1-0 W 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
1-0 W 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-14: WTA of Moldova Chisinau (X) (Republic of Moldova), model gave Giulia Safina Popa 59% at -1250
Giulia Safina Popa vs Iulia Maria Buculei: quick answers
Who won Giulia Safina Popa vs Iulia Maria Buculei?
Giulia Safina Popa beat Iulia Maria Buculei 6-2, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Giulia Safina Popa and Iulia Maria Buculei?
Giulia Safina Popa leads 3-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 15, 2026, won by Giulia Safina Popa 6-2, 6-3 at Republic of Moldova Chisinau.
Who is in better form, Giulia Safina Popa or Iulia Maria Buculei?
Giulia Safina Popa is 8-2 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Iulia Maria Buculei is 3-7 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Giulia Safina Popa and Iulia Maria Buculei?
Giulia Safina Popa is rated 6425 (WTA #677) and Iulia Maria Buculei is rated 6312 (WTA #960). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Giulia Safina Popa vs Iulia Maria Buculei?
Giulia Safina Popa is priced at -1250 and Iulia Maria Buculei at +360, which implies a 93% and 22% chance to win. The model rates Iulia Maria Buculei 20 points higher than the odds do (41% vs 22%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.