LiontipsRafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Madrid (May 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Nadal feels comfortable at home. Last week, the Spaniard won the tournament in Barcelona and now he can do the same in Madrid.
In the current tournament, Rafa got two comfortable victories. In the first round, Nadal tested his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz (6-1, 6-2), and in the second round, he defeated the Australian player Alexei Popyrin (6-3, 6-3).
Zverev has not yet experienced any particular difficulties in Madrid. In the first round, Alexander quite confidently beat the Japanese Kei Nishikori (6-3, 6-2). In the second round, the German defeated Dan Evans (6-3, 7-6).
It is worth mentioning that in the game against the British player, Zverev wasn't perfect, but in general, Alexander shows good tennis in Madrid, and he can compete with anyone.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - Yes
In the last three games, Zverev played a tie-break twice.
Ставка1st Set: Total Under 9.5
Nadal has played under 9.5 games in the first set in 4 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Zverev is not ready at the moment to compete with Nadal. Rafa is the favorite of the match and will certainly try to take the initiative from the first minutes. We believe that it will not be difficult for Nadal to get a confident victory over the German in straight sets.
Our prediction is correct score 2-0.
Nadal is definitely the favorite of the match. The Spaniard plays on his favorite surface and also at home. It is unlikely that Zverev will be able to defeat the eminent Spaniard. We expect a confident victory for Nadal.
Second prediction - total under 20 games.
