LiontipsAlexander Zverev vs Rafael Nadal. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Rome (May 14, 2021).
Command Analysis
Zverev did not give his best performance in the previous match against Kei Nishikori (4-6, 6-3, 6-4). But the Japanese player made some serious mistakes, and thanks to them, Alexander is still in the tournament.
Last week the German athlete won the competition in Madrid, beating Matteo Berrettini in the final (6-7, 6-4, 6-3). But now Zverev should work on his problems and mistakes, otherwise, he can hardly hope for another trophy.
Nadal is not the same as he used to be. The great Spanish tennis player struggles in almost every match, especially against the younger generation.
At the current tournament in Rome, Rafa with difficulties beat Jannik Sinner in the second round (7-5, 6-4), and the match against Denis Shapovalov was even more dramatic: the eminent Spaniard had to save it after losing the first set and played a tie-break in the third (3-6, 6-4, 7-6).
Trends
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
More than 9.5 games have been played in the 1st set in 3 of Zverev's last 5 matches.
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Nadal has already played one tie-break in the current tournament.
Tip and bets
Nadal was not exactly convincing in the last two matches. He won against Jannik Sinner, but with great difficulty, he almost lost to Denis Shapovalov. Rafa faced off Zverev quite recently in Madrid, and in that match, Alexander won in straight sets. Zverev is now in excellent form and may well repeat the last week's achievement.
Our prediction is Zverev to win.
Zverev just beat Nadal in two sets in Madrid. We can see that happening again in Rome. In the last four head-to-head matches, the athletes played three sets only once.
Second bet - total under 22 games
