LiontipsJelena Ostapenko vs Daria Kasatkina. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Eastbourne
Command Analysis
It is the second time in the season, where Jelena Ostapenko reached the quarter-final of WTA tournament. Before Eastbourne Latvian player achieved the same result at Rome. Jelena also reached the quarter-final of Eastbourne tournament in 2018, where she was beaten by Agnieszka Radwanska (2:6, 5:7).
In the first round of main draw Ostapenko recorded a confident victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (6:1, 6:3). In the round of 16 she had a difficult match against Jabeur (5:7, 6:4, 6:3). It was a very emotional experience for Jelena, she was not happy with the reaction from the coach of Tunisian player. Despite that she managed to leave the champion of Birmingham behind. Now she will play against the runner-up of that tournament, Daria Kasatkina.
After the final of Birmingham tournament, Daria Kasatkina continues to play successfully at Eastbourne. Russian player is on a great physical form, despite an intensive schedule.
In the first round Daria went past Zvonareva after her withdrawal. Then Kasatkina played against the ninth player in the world, Iga Swiatek. After a loss in the first set Daria woke up and started to play aggressively, which led to a crushing victory in next two sets (4:6, 6:0, 6:1).
Trends
СтавкаSecond set: total under 8.5
In all four head-to-head matches Kasatkina and Ostapenko played less than nine games in the second set
СтавкаSets total under 2.5
Only one out of last four head-to-head matches ended in three sets
Tip and bets
Ostapenko is a slight favourite of an upcoming match by the bookmakers' choice. In our opinion, Kasatkina has more chances for a victory because of her wonderful form and physical conditions. Especially since Russian player is leading on head-to-head fixtures.
Our prediction - Kasatkina to win
In three out of four head-to-head matches between Kasatkina and Ostapenko the winner was decided in straight sets with a total under 22 games. We offer a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 22 games
