LiontipsMaria Sakkari vs Karolina Muchova. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Madrid
Command Analysis
Maria Sakkari is having a solid season and is already a member of WTA Top-20. Greece representative is currently 19th in the rankings. She climbed so high because of great performances at Abu-Dhabi and Miami (she reached the semi-finals in both tournaments) and at Doha, where she reached the quarter-finals.
At Madrid Sakkari had two polarized matchups. In the first one she struggled to adapt to the local courts and needed three sets to beat Anisimova (0:6, 6:1, 6:4). Then, against all odds, she had a comfortable win over Kontaveit (6:3, 6:1). Maria managed to improve her game in the second tound and she will now be a tough opponent for anyone.
Another Czech talent Karolina Muchova had a great run at Australian Open, where she reached the semi-final, beating first-ranked Ashleigh Barty (1:6, 6:3, 6:2) on her way. At Madrid Karolina pulled off another upset and defeated second-seeded Naomi Osaka (6:4, 3:6, 6:1).
In the first match at the Spanish capital Muchova had a confident win over Wang Qiang (6:1, 6:3). We can be sure that Karolina found her game and is ready to prove herself again.
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 1<2
In three out of last four Muchova's matches there were more games played in the second set rather than in first one
СтавкаSecond set: total under 9,5
In last five Sakkari's matches there were no more than nine games played in the second set
Tip and bets
It's a tricky match for prediction. Both opponents had a great matches against tough competitors in the previous round. We will bet on Sakkari though, because she has more experience.
Our prediction - Sakkari to win.
It will probably be a long match, maybe with a set exchange. No one has any significant advantage and both, Karolina and Maria, will fight for every game.
Second bet is on total over 21 games
