LiontipsKostyuk vs Kasatkina. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Istanbul
Command Analysis
Marta Kostyuk had a successful start of 2021 season. In Abu-Dhabi tournament Ukrainian player managed to reach the semi-final. But after that Marta won only one match in three tournaments. She was tested positive for coronavirus and couldn't practice properly because of strict quarantine so that affected her results.
Kostyuk never played on Istanbul tournament before, but her debut was successful. 85th ranked player eliminate young Russian competitor Kamilla Rakhmanova (6:4, 6:3) in the first round. In the second round Marta was drawn to another Russian player Daria Kasatkina. In the previous season, Marta easily beat Daria (6:1, 6:2) on first round of US Open. But in current season Daria improved her game and will be motivated for a revenge.
In 2021 Daria Kasatkina steadily improved and gained self-confidence. Results come right away. Russian player already have two titles: she won tournaments in Melbourne and in Saint-Petersburg.
Daria had a break before home tournament and didn't participate in America. It probably was a wise choice. She needed to recover after intensive start.
Just like for her opponent, it is Daria's first time on Istanbul tournament. She adapted very quickly and effortlessly coast past Mrdeza (6:1, 6:0).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break in the game - yes
In two of last three Kostyuk's matches tie-break was played
Ставка1st set: total under 9,5
In last four Kasatkina's matches and in only head-to-head game less than ten games were played in the first set
Tip and bets
Despite Kostyuk's heavy win over Kasatkina on hard surface in New York during previous season, we can say that in the current season Russian player has more chances than her Ukrainian opponent. We expect Kasatkina to even the score in head-to-head games against Kostyuk.
Our prediction is on Kasatkina to win.
In the previous round both players had a confident victories in straight sets. Their head-to-head game was also low on games. We can offer to put a bet on total under.
Our second wager is on total under 21,5 games.
