LiontipsPotapova vs Cirstea. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Istanbul
Command Analysis
By the start of Istanbul tournament Anastasia Potapova had a three game losing streak. After loss to Krejcikova (0:6, 2:6) in the quarter-finals of Dubai tournament Russian player failed to defeat Tomjanovic (5:7, 0:6) at Miami and finally lost to Sevastova (3:6, 3:6) at Charleston.
Losing streak was broken here, in Istanbul after a two-day game against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (7:6, 6:7, 6:4). Match was once postponed because of the rain, but eventually Potapova won in a tight game.
Sorana Cirstea is having more of a stable season than her opponent. Before the Istanbul tournament Romanian played on five different tournaments. She lost only once in the first round. But she didn't impress - she only managed to advance through second round on both Melbourne and Australian Open tournaments.
At Istanbul Cirstea played Kozlova, who had a long time break, in the first round. Despite the advantage in game it wasn't an easy game for Cirstea (6:4, 7:6).
Trends
СтавкаSets total: 2>1
In three of last four Cirstea's matches second set had more games played than the first one
СтавкаFirst set: total over 9.5
In two of last three Potapova's matches total of games in first set was over 9,5
Tip and bets
Anastasia Potapova already has one victory over Cirstea in her career. It was secured in 2019 at Budapest, the Russian player won in three sets. We think that after a close game against Pavlyuchenkova Potapova should be able to win again, especially given that Sorana's weak performance in her previous match.
Our prediction - Potapova to win.
Both players had long matches in the first round. In their head-to-head they also played three sets. So we expect a long match from today's opponents.
Second wager is on total over 21.5 games.
