Alright, let's take a gander at this tennis moot between Emma Raducanu and Marta Kostyuk. The battlefield? The hallowed ground of Mutua Madrid Open's Round of 64.

Now, Marta comes to this party as the 24th seed in the tournament. Our dear Emma, however, is unseeded. Couple that with the payout data whispering in my ear and it's easy to see why Emma is tipped as the favorite here.

Looking at recent results, Kostyuk ate some love from Pegula J., while managing to grind out a couple victories against Blinková and Birrell. But then again, she hit a road bump and tasted love against Zheng Q. In the recent past, Kostyuk's racket has been as unpredictable as a poorly trained Labrador in a squirrel farm.

On the other hand, Raducanu has cultivated a modest victory garden, managing to plough through Lamens, Anisimova, Kessler, and Navarro, despite stumbling once against Pegula. Apparently, her laces were tied that day. Her recent winnings give off a scent sweeter than a jasmine in full bloom.

To be perfectly candid, predicting this match is like trying to predict the morning weather by licking a toad. It's messy, rarely accurate, and might leave a bitter aftertaste. But given the payout data speaking volumes and Raducanu's recent form, I'd put my money on Emma.

Do I expect a clean sweep? Well, one can hope, but Kostyuk isn't an easy nut to crack. Let's hedge our bets a bit, shall we?

Albert’s Prediction: Raducanu in 3 sets