LiontipsIsabella Shinikova vs Barbora Krejcikova. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Prague
Command Analysis
Isabella Shinikova is 29 years old now, but she never went any higher than 133th position. In the current moment Bulgarian player is outside the Top-200 and the fact that she got into the main draw of WTA 250 tournament is already a huge achievement for her.
Shinikova has adapted to the local courts already. Bulgarian player advanced through two qualifying rounds, beating Bhatia (6:2, 7:5) and Perrin (6:2, 6:2).
Barbora Krejcikova is having the best season in her career. Czech player sensationally won a Roland Garros tournament. Moreover, in London Barbora extended her winning streak to 15 matches, reaching the round of 16 at Wimbledon. She was stopped by an eventual winner of the Wimbledon, Ashleigh Barty (7:5, 6:3).
In Prague, Krejcikova will play the first match on hard surface after a long break. It won't be easy to put up a great performance right away. In the first game day Petra Kvitova had to leave the tournament after a sensational defeat to Sramkova.
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
In last four Krejcikova's matches more games were played in the first set than in the second one
СтавкаSecond set: total under 9.5
In four out of last five Shinikova's matches a bet on total under 9.5 games in second set has won
Tip and bets
Without a doubt, Krejcikova is a better player than Shinikova. But Bulgarian player has already played two matches at Prague and got some match practice. Barbora will play her first match on hard after a transition from the grass and it can cause some problems. We offer a prediction on a plus handicap for the underdog.
Our prediction - Shinikova to win with a handicap of (+7.5) games
We think that favourite will need some time to find her game on hard surface. Bookmakers are offering a low total on that match. In our prediction we are expecting opponents to play for more than 17 games.
Our second bet is on total over 17 games
