LiontipsJule Niemeier vs Andrea Petkovic. Predictions and Betting TIps for WTA Hamburg
Command Analysis
In 2021 a 21-year old German player Jule Niemeier has finally achieved a success on WTA tournaments. 167th ranked player reached the semi-final of Strasbourg tournament. In the qualification for that tournament she played against her today opponent, Andrea Petkovic and recorded a victory in three sets (6:3, 6:7, 6:3).
In Hamburg Niemeier started from the first round, where she beat Caroline Garcia (6:4, 6:2). Then she defeated Tamara Korpatsch (6:2, 6:7, 6:3) and Tamara Zidansek (6:2, 6:4).
Andrea Petkovic is having the most successful tournament of the current season in Hamburg. For the first time in this year an experienced player reached the semi-final of WTA tournament.
In our predictions for Andrea's matches we were mentioning that she is improving throughout the season and is now in a great form. Even in unsuccessful matches Petkovic rarely leaves the court without a fight. In the main draw of Hamburg tournament Andrea started with a confident win over her compatriot Friedsam (6:4, 7:5). After that German player made a sensation, beating Yulia Putintseva (6:2, 1:6, 6:4). In the quarter-final she managed to beat Bonaventure in the quarter-final (6:2, 7:5).
Trends
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In an only head-to-head match tiebreak was played, just like in one of three Niemeier's matches at Hamburg
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
In three out of last five Petkovic's matches more games were played in the first set than in the second one
Tip and bets
Niemeier already has one victory over Petkovic, it happened on a clay tournament at Strasbourg. But it was a closely contested match and Jule needed three sets to secure a victory. Petkovic improved her game since then and will definitely put up a fight. She never gives up so easily. We offer a prediction on a plus handicap for the underdog.
Our prediction - Petkovic to win with a handicap of (+4) games
In an upcoming semi-final at Hamburg we will see a battle of compatriots. It should bring some intensity to this clash. Opponents are probably still remembering a three-set match that happened not too long ago. In our prediction we are expecting another long match.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
