Some of the men's best players will take to the Spanish clay between April 13 and 19 (local time) in an attempt to put them in the best position to compete at Roland Garros next month.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Alcaraz to win

Value bet: Musetti as an each-way to win

Long shot: De Minaur as an each-way to win

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As of writing, a handful of top names are already expected to play at the ATP 500 Barcelona this year.

Carlos Alcaraz is one of those, with the Spaniard aiming to keep his incredible run on clay going. He is the defending French Open champion and has been fine-tuning his play on the clay courts of Monte Carlo recently.

Italian Lorenzo Musetti and Australian Alex de Minaur are also set to compete, with Felix Auger-Aliassime, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, Jack Draper, and Arthur Fils among the other top stars.

Stan Wawrinka has been handed a wild card for the event, as the 40-year-old plays his final season on the ATP Tour.

Defending champion Holger Rune won't be involved, as he continues his recovery from an Achilles injury. He defeated Alcaraz in the final, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2.

Betting Markets to Watch

Given that he was the beaten finalist last season, and won back-to-back events in 2022 and 2023, Alcaraz will likely be considered the favourite to win the ATP 500 Barcelona.

Indeed, prior to the Monte Carlo Masters, he has a record of 23-1 on clay over the last year of ATP Tour action. The defeat to Rune in last year's final is the only defeat he has experienced in that time span.

With value likely to be on the low side with Alcaraz, other names might be worth considering, especially if there's each-way value available on another player to reach the final. Musetti is an option that could have value worth exploring, as he is 18-4 on clay over the last year. Alcaraz has beaten him three times, while Draper holds one victory. His defeats have often come in the semis, but as the #2 seed, he could reach the final.

Our Prediction

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Our prediction is that Alcaraz is the most likely to win the 2026 ATP 500 Barcelona event, but is likely to offer little value in the moneyline market.

For additional value, we think it could be worth exploring the each-way bet market. Musetti offers value as a player who can reach the final (and potentially win).

De Minaur is also worth value as a long shot. He is 10-5 on clay over the last year, having reached the quarter-finals in last year's event before Alcaraz defeated him. If you're new to tennis wagering, understanding how to bet on tennis can help you navigate the various markets available.

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