LiontipsMarin Cilic vs Kevin Anderson. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Estoril (April 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Cilic fought his way to the quarterfinals of the tournament in Estoril: both appearances of the Croatian player in Portugal were three-set games.
In the first round, Marin got a tough win over rising Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz (6-3, 1-6, 6-4). In the second round, Cilic defeated 24-year-old Portuguese player Nuno Borges - the fight also turned out to be difficult for the Croatian athlete (6-7, 6-4, 6-4).
Anderson also had certain difficulties on his way to the quarterfinals in Estoril. The first-round match against Frances Tiafoe turned out to be especially hard for the South African tennis player - it took Kevin three sets and two tie-breaks to defeat the American (4-6, 7-6, 7-6).
In the 1/8 finals, Anderson outplayed the Spanish athlete Roberto Carballes Baena (6-3, 7-6).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break: yes
Anderson has already played three tie-breaks in two matches in Estoril.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
More than 9.5 games have been played in the first set in 4 of Cilic's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Cilic is confidently leading the head-to-head with a score of 7-1. Although, frankly speaking, the tennis players are on the approximately same level. However, we still agree with the opinion of the bookmakers, that Cilic is the favorite of the upcoming match. The Croatian tennis player is a little more interesting on the backline, which should help him win the game.
Our prediction isCilic to win.
Both tennis players have a powerful serve, so we probably should expect a long match. It is unlikely that the players will determine the winner in two sets. We also suggest betting on total over.
Second prediction - total over 23 games.
