Goh S H / Lai S J vs Oupthong R / Sudjaipraparat J

The mixed doubles pairing of Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie are set to face Thailand's Ratchapol Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat in the India Open on Thursday. The Malaysian duo, known for their tactical discipline and strong net play, are the clear favorites in this opening round encounter, reflected in average moneyline odds of 1.3. Their opponents, the Thai team, are offered at 3.1, indicating they are seen as significant underdogs in what will be a challenging test of their partnership.

Goh and Lai bring considerable experience and a higher world ranking into the match, making them the expected winners. However, the Thai pair of Oupthong and Sudjaipraparat are capable of causing problems with an aggressive, fast-paced style that can disrupt more established teams. The key for the favorites will be to control the tempo from the outset and neutralize the Thai attack. For the underdogs, a fast start and capitalizing on any early nerves could be crucial to making the match competitive and testing the odds.