LiontipsMikhail Kukushkin vs Alexander Bublik. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Eastbourne
Command Analysis
Kukushkin has already played two matches at the current tournament. Mikhail started his campaign with qualification matches. In the semifinal, he earned a convincing victory over the American Nick Chappel (6-2, 6-3). And in the final of the qualification, Kukushkin beat the Italian Andreas Seppi (6-2, 7-5). The representative of Kazakhstan has shown that he is well prepared for the grass part of the season, especially physically.
After an unsuccessful performance at Roland Garros, where Bublik lost in the first round to Daniil Medvedev (3-6, 3-6, 5-7), Alexander took a short break to recover before the start of the grass part of the season. The representative of Kazakhstan played his first match on grass this year just last week. At the tournament in London, Alexander played twice - in the first round he defeated the Frenchman Jeremy Chardy (6-4, 3-6, 6-3), but then lost to Jack Draper in two tie-breaks.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Bublik 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 Kukushkin's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Bublik is the favourite in the upcoming match, despite the fact that the only head-to-head match between the tennis players just ended with Kukushkin's victory. Alexander's style of play is well suited for grass, and he has a big serve.
Nevertheless, it is hard to believe in his landslide victory. Kukushkin has already played two matches at the current tournament and won both in two sets. Mikhail has shown that he is well prepared for grass tournaments. We expect there to be a tough fight between the athletes.
Our prediction - Kukushkin to win with a handicap (+3)
Bublik has a big serve, and Kukushkin also keeps his serve quite well. The tennis players will play at least one tie-break in the upcoming match. We believe it will be quite a long match.
Second prediction - total over 22 games
