Serena Williams v Naomi Osaka predictions, betting tips and odds (US Open Final 2018)

23-time Grand Slam Champion, Serena Williams, takes on 20-year-old Naomi Osaka, who is making her first appearance in a major final, in the US Open final. This post contains our Williams vs Osaka betting preview, with free predictions, betting tips, best odds, exclusive free bets and no deposit bonuses on 2018 US Open.

Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka betting preview

Serena will be looking to avenge her Wimbledon final defeat from earlier in the summer

Serena Williams is playing for her 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would tie Margaret Court's all-time record.  In the entire tournament, Serena Williams has only lost one set. Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have met just once before, with the latter winning earlier this year in Miami in straight sets (6-3, 6-2). It was Williams’ second tournament and only her fourth match into her comeback.

The American only returned to action in March after more than a year out on maternity leave. She reached the fourth round of the French Open and finished runner-up at Wimbledon, but outside of that she hasn’t really hit top stride. A big question mark for Serena in this tournament was regarding her fitness but she has managed to silence many doubters as she looked very fresh and fit in the semifinal. Aside from a chance to win her 24th Grand Slam tournament and tie Margaret Court for the all-time record, she will also be motivated not to lose back to back encounters against the Japanese, and not to lose a second-straight Grand Slam final, after her Wimbledon defeat at the hands of Angelique Kerber.

• R1: 6-4 6-0 Linette
• R2: 6-2 6-2 Witthoeft
• R3: 6-1 6-2 Williams
• R4: 6-0 4-6 6-3 Kanepi
• QF: 6-4 6-4 Pliskova
• SF: 6-3 6-0 Sevastova

Naomi Osaka is a 20-year-old appearing in her maiden Grand Slam final

Naomi Osaka, is the first Japanese woman to play in a major final in the Open Era. The 20-year-old beat Madison Keys to reach the US Open showpiece, a surprising result given that she came into the US Open on the back of first-round losses at the Cincinnati Masters and a semifinal exit at the Rogers Cup. The Japanese ace reached the third round here last year. In this year's Grand Slam tournaments, Naomi Osaka reached the last 16 of the Australian Open and round three at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The big standout moment of 2018 so far is her Indian Wells Masters title, her only WTA Tour triumph so far.

Osaka is a power-hitter and someone who isn’t afraid to go for her shots to finish a point early. Furthermore, the world No. 20 has found defensive brilliance and looks capable of causing an upset. She will to get the ball back into play as much as possible and she needs to move Williams around the court, just like Kerber did in the Wimbledon final. Her mental fortitude against Keys was also encouraging with Osaka saving every break point she faced.

Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka best odds   

The following are the highest odds on the Williams vs Osaka match at time of writing.

• Serena Williams 1.41Bet
• Naomi Osaka 3.40Bet

Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka predictions

Our tennis expert tipsters have selected these four recommeded bets on the Williams vs Osaka match. Feel free to copy them. You can bet every pick as a single bet or combine all the picks in a single wager by getting your own odds via a "request a bet feature" or by building your bet through Betfair's Same Game Multi or BetVictor's PriceItUp tool.

• Winner
  Serena Williams  1.41Bet
• Set Betting 
  Williams 2-02.00Bet
• Total Games
  Under 21.5 games  1.91Bet
• Tie Break in Match
  NO1.33Bet

Wanna learn How To Bet In-Play?
 

US OPEN LIVE STREAM  

You can watch and bet on Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka live at bet365.com

1) Go to bet365.com website

2) Sign in or register if you dont have an account

3) Go to Live in-play section and select the match
 
Positive balance and a bet on this match might be required

US OPEN FREE BETS & PROMOTIONS 

•  
  LADBROKES
  Bet £5 Get £20 in Free Bets - Bonus code 20FREE
  18+ New UK+IRE customers. Paypal and certain deposit types and bet types excluded. Min £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4 x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 4 days on sports, stake not returned, restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
  Claim
•  
  BET365
  up to £100 in bet credits
  New Customers only. Up to £100 in Bet Credits. Sign up, deposit £5 or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
  Claim
•  
  BETFRED
  Bet £10, get £30 + 30 free spins
  Only available to new customers from UK & Northern Ireland. You must stake £10 or more at single/cumulative odds of Evens (2.0) or greater on your first bet. Free bet balance of £30 credited within 48 hours of your first bet being settled. Free Bets expire after 7 days. E-Wallet restrictions apply. Minimum 5 game rounds. Game restrictions apply. Maximum 30 Free Spins on selected games. Free Spins expire after 7 days. Full T&Cs apply.
  Claim
•  
  SPORTING INDEX
  £50 FREE to get started! No deposit! Claim
•  
  WILLIAM HILL
  Bet £10, get £30 in free bets
  Bet £10 Get £30. New William Hill online customers only. Min. unit stake of £10/€10 at odds of 1/2 or greater. Only the “win” part from EW bets will count. Free bet terms, payment method & country restrictions apply. Free bets credited as 3 x £10/€10. Free bet stakes are not returned as part of the settlement of successful free bets. All Free Bets must be wagered within 30 days.
  Claim
•  
  TIPBET
  €5 No Deposit Bonus - Promo Code: BAS Claim
•  
  888SPORT
  Bet £10, get £30 in free bets. Promo code: 30f Claim

T&Cs apply. 18+. Gamble responsibly.

LATEST FREE BETS & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

•  
  JETBULL
  100% bonus up to €/£100. Exclusive! Claim
•  
  SPORTNATION
  50% bonus up to £100. Promo code:SN100 Claim
•  
  MANSION BET
  50% up to £50 (Bonus Code: MB50)
  New customers only. Real Money Deposit Required. Credit or Debit Card only. Deposit & Bonus amount must be wagered 6 times (min. odds 4/5) prior to bonus funds and associated winnings becoming withdrawable. 18+. gambleaware.org
  Claim
• 1XBET
  €100 or £90 welcome bonus! Claim
•  
  10BET
  50% up to £100. Use code: WB10BET
  New Customers; Min. deposit £15 (no Skrill/Neteller); Bonus amount is 50% of deposit up to £100; 6x deposit and bonus turnover (min. odds 3/5 on singles and 2/5 per selection on acca bets), in 30 days, for bonus release; Some bet types don’t contribute to turnover; Withdrawal before turnover results in bonus cancellation; Terms apply; 18+.
  Claim
•  
  BETBRIGHT
  Deposit £20, play with £70
  New customers only. Min Deposit £20. Max Sports Bonus £20. Max Casino Bonus £30. 5 x wagering to release sports bonus. Min odds 1.8. £30 casino bonus added within 24 hours of first sports bet settling. 40x wagering to release casino bonus. 18+. begambleaware.org. UK & ROI residents only. T&Cs Apply.
  Claim

T&Cs apply. 18+. Gamble responsibly.