LiontipsDaria Kasatkina vs Jessica Pegula. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Rome Open
Command Analysis
Daria Kasatkina performs successfully at Rome throughout her entire career. She reached the round of 16 for three most recent editions of this competition. Local courts are a perfect fit for Daria's style of play.
In last week Kasatkina had a below average performance at Madrid. In the first round Russian player won a closely contested game against Begu (4:6, 6:4, 7:6). In the second round Daria didn't stand a chance against the eventual winner, Aryna Sabalenka (3:6, 3:6).
Jessica Pegula performed admirably on hard portion of the season: she reached the quarter-final at Australian Open, semi-final at Doha and quarter-final at Abu-Dhabi. But on European clay American, just like the most of her compatriots, is not so efficient.
In last week Jessica had her first clay tournament of this season, it was at Madrid. She had a tough victory over Sorana Cirstea (7:6, 6:3), then she got past Azarenka, who retired from the match, and then, just like Kasatkina, succumbed to Sabalenka with no chance (1:6, 2:6).
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 1=2
In three out of last six Kasatkina's matches there were same amount of games played in the first and in the second set
СтавкаSecond set: total over 8.5
In last three matches of Russian player there were more than eight games played in the second set
Tip and bets
Russian player is performing good at Rome year after year, she reached the round of 16 for three times in a row here. Pegula is not so impressive on clay, so in our opinion, Kasatkina will be able to clinch a win in this match, but that won't be easy.
Our prediction - Kasatkina to win.
Kasatkina is playing bad on the start of the match and regularly gives away the first set, it was the case in a match against Begu at Madrid. We expect that this match will go on for more than 20 games.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
