LiontipsNadal vs Ivashka. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Barcelona
Command Analysis
Rafael Nadal can't be happy about his performance at Monte-Carlo. At first everything was great. Rafa beat Federico Delbonis (6:1, 6:2) and Grigor Dimitrov (6:1, 6:1) in first two rounds. After Novak Djokovic elimination from the tournament Spaniard got every chance to win the title. But he sensationally lost to Andrey Rublev in the quarter-final (2:6, 6:4, 2:6).
Nadal's consistency wasn't on the top level recently. For example, in 2019 Monte-Carlo tournament he lost to Fabio Fognini. On the same year Nadal also failed to advance through semi-final at Barcelona. He was knocked out by Dominic Thiem.
Ivashka never respected the clay surface. Throughout his career Belarusian player hosted very few clay matches. But this year is different. At first Ilya made a successful performance at Marbella. He reached the quarter-final beating Pedro Martinez and Alejandro Davidovich along the way. But he didn't manage to succeed against Jaume Munar (7:6, 4:6, 4:6).
Ivashka beat Maxime Cressy (6:1, 6:3) and Federico Gaio (6:3, 6:2) in qualification rounds. In the main tournament's first round he defeat Tallon Griekspoor (6:1, 6:3).
Trends
Ставка1st set: total under 8,5
In three last Nadal's matches no more than eight games were played in the first set
Ставка2nd set: total under 8,5 games
In three of four last Nadal's matches no more than eight games were played
Tip and bets
No matter how good Ivashka played recently, it's highly doubtful that he will put up a fight against Nadal. Spaniard is thirsty for redemption so we can expect an agressive game from him at Barcelona. In Monte-Carlo he trashed Delbonis and Dimitrov and we predict the same fate for Ivashka.
Our prediction - total under 18 games.
Nadal took first two Monte-Carlo matchups with difference of nine and ten games. Ivashka is unlikely to put up a better performance. It may not be a total blowout but Ilya won't take many games from Rafa.
Our second wager is handicap (-6,5) games to Rafael Nadal.
