LiontipsMartic vs Pegula. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Rome
Command Analysis
Before the Rome tournament Petra Martic won only four matches during this season. At the Italian capital Croatian player finally had a breakthrough and won three consecutive matches.
All of her victories were not easily achieved. In the first round she defeated Shelby Rogers in three sets (5:7, 6:3, 6:4). After that she beat Mladenovic in straight sets (7:5, 6:3). In the round of 16 Petra again needed three sets to Podoroska (3:6, 6:1, 6:2). Choosing a bet, you should notice that in every round Petra had a hard time starting the match and in two matches she gave away the first set. But then she managed to come back in the game. Will she be able to do the same against Pegula?
Jessica Pegula is having the best season in her career and she achieved a career-high 31st position in the WTA rankings. After the Rome tournament she will be a part of Top-30.
Since the first round Jessica had an uneasy draw. She had to endure a long match against Kasatkina (7:5, 6:3), then she was drawn to the second-seeded Naomi Osaka (7:6, 6:2). The easiest match of the tournament for Pegula was the clash in the round of 16 against Alexandrova (6:2, 6:4). In every match Pegula had a balanced and accurate performance. Her stability is her main advantage over Martic.
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: Pegula to win
Paula won the first set in all three matches at Rome. Martic lost the first set in two matches out of three
СтавкаSets performance: 2>1
In three out of four H2H matches between these players there were more games played in the second set rather than in the first one
Tip and bets
Petra Martic won three out of four head-to-head matches. But all of them were closely contested. Overall, Jessica Pegula is having a much better season than Martic. American also performed more stable and confident at Rome tournament, on her road to the quarter-final. We offer to bet on a win for American player.
Our prediction - Pegula to win
In all four head-to-head matches opponents played for more than 20 games. We should note that in all of her matches during this tournament Martic also played for more than 20 games. So as our second betting tip we can recommend you to put a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
