Kazakhstan vs Poland prediction, lineups betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: United Cup 2025

Poland will be looking to make back-to-back United Cup.

Poland and Kazakhastan enter the semi-finals of the United Cup 2025 on the back of strong performances in the group stages. Placed in Czechia and Norway, team Poland find themselves in a strong position. Led by former world number one Iga Swiatek, the Polish will be confident of their chances to go one step further from the previous edition of the 2024 United Cup, wherein they finished as the runners-up.

Up against them will be Kazakhstan, who have been led brilliantly by World No. 5, Elena Rybakina, who has started off exceedingly well. After ending the 2024 year with a win against current No. #1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, she continued her good form beating top stars like Maria Sakkari and Laura Siegemund.

In their debut season, team Kazakhastan has already punched above their weight, having knockouted out reigining champions, Germany, in the quarterfinals. Swiatek on the other hand, outlasted Katie Boucher in a nerve-wrecking contest. Additionally, she has impressed one and all in mixed doubles, with her rally dominating Casper Ruud being one of the highlights of the competition.

Hubert Hurkacz has led Poland’s men outlet. While his outings in singles haven’t been the greatest, he has managed to get his team over the line in mixed doubles when the team has been under pressure.

Alexander Shevchenko, representing Kazakh was instrumental in knocking out Germany from the tournament. The Kazakh downed Zverev’s replacement, Daniel Masur, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-2 to clinch the tie for Kazakhstan while Zverev watched from the sidelines.

Match details

Tournament: United Cup 2025

Round: Semi-Finals

Date: January 4, 2025

Venue: Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia

Surface: Hard Court (Outdoor)

Preview

Poland has been a dominant force so far at the United Cup 2025 riding on Iga Swiatek’s superb form as she is yet to drop a match so far. Similarly it has been Elena Rybakina, leading Kazakhastan and powering her country to the semis in their maiden United Cup appearance.

With two of the biggest names in women’s game going head-to-head, the fate of both countries lies in the hands of these two ladies. Hubert Hurckraz, who has gained some much needed form in th last few games will be instruemntal if Poland are to make their way to a second consecutive United Cup final.

Alexander Shevchenko, who helped Kazakhstan knock Germany out will have to outdo himself in order to support Rybakina and lead his nation to their maiden final.

Kazakhstan vs Poland Lineups

• Match 1: Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz
• Match 2: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek
• Match 3: Elena Rybakina/Alexander Shevchenko vs Iga Swiatek/Hubert Hurkacz

Form

Kazakhstan: W-W-W

Poland: W-W-W

Head-to-head record

Matches: 0

Kazakhastan: 0

Poland: 0

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Stats

Kazakhastan

• The 2025 United Cup edition marks Kazakhastan’s debut in the competition
• Kazakhatan knocked out defending champions Germany in the quarter-finals to reach the semis

Poland

• Poland will play their third straight semi-final
• Poland finished as the runner-up team in the 2024 United Cup edition
• Poland lost to USA in the 2023 United Cup edition

Kazakhstan vs Poland Betting tips and odds

• Odds: Kazakhstan 3.2, Poland 1.36

Match Prediction

The men’s singles clash between Alexander Shevchenko and Hubert Hurkacz will be vital. Higher ranked Hurkacz enters the clash as the firm favorite and an early win will set Poland to a flying start. Despite a good outing against Germany, Shevchenko will have to pull off an incredible heist if Kazakhstan were to gain an early lead.

Arguably, the most interesting match of the competition, between two of the finest players of the current era is between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina. Two in-form players who hold the key for their respective nations are expected to leave no stone unturned in their purusit to lead their team to the final. The Kazakh holds the edge over the former World No. 1, leading the head-to-head battle 4-2.

However, Swiatek’s recent form could give her an edge over the 6th seed. Nevertheless one expects this clash to be closely fought. In case of a 1-1 situation, both players of either teams will duel in a mixed doubles contest.

Currently ranked No. 16, Hubert Hurkacz could be the key difference-maker in the United Cup semi-final, emerging as the stronger men’s player. His presence on the court may provide Poland with a crucial advantage as they aim for a second straight berth in the finals.

Result: Poland to beat Kazakhstan by 3-0.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Kazakhstan vs Poland semi-final match in United Cup 2025?

The 2025 United Cup semi-final between Kazakhstan and Poland will be available for live streaming on the Tennis Channel in India, however it won’t be broadcast on any TV channel in the country. In the UK, fans can catch all the live action on BBC Sports and the Tennis Channel, while viewers in the US can watch the match exclusively on the Tennis Channel.

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