LiontipsAlexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Roland Garros (June 2, 2021).
Command Analysis
In the first round of the current Roland Garros, Zverev made an incredible comeback from losing 0-2 in sets against his compatriot Oscar Otte (3-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-0).
Alexander definitely needs to improve his game, because at the moment he doesn't convince us. He has played in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros three times in his career and probably hopes to get at least to the quarterfinal this year, too.
Safiullin has been a pleasant surprise at the current Roland Garros. Roman started with qualifications and is already quite familiar with the local courts.
The Russian didn't have an easy path on his way to the second round of the tournament: in qualifications, Safiullin had to face Guido Andreozzi (4-6, 6-4, 6-1), Liam Broady (6-1, 6-3) and Jozef Kovalik (6-1, 6-7, 6-3), and in the first round, Safiullin defeated Carlos Taberner (7-6, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Safiullin has played two tie-breaks in the last four matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Less than 9.5 games have been played in the first set in 3 of Zverev's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Zverev has experienced huge problems at the start of his campaign at Roland Garros. Alexander outplayed his compatriot Oscar Otte with great difficulty and needed five sets to do that.
We can't exclude the possibility that Zverev will struggle in the second round as well. Safiullin is in good form - he has already played four matches in Paris, and he definitely can impose a fight on his eminent opponent.
Our prediction is Safiullin to win with a handicap (+9) games.
Zverev finished the first-round match against his compatriot Oscar Otte with great difficulty. We think that Alexander might experience problems in the upcoming match, too. Safiullin, despite his low rating, is showing good tennis and may well win at least one set against Zverev.
Second prediction - total over 29 games.
