LiontipsElina Svitolina vs Marketa Vondrousova. Predictions and Betting Tips for Summer Olympics
Command Analysis
Elina Svitolina is having a difficult tournament in Tokyo. In three out of four matches at the Japanese capital Ukrainian player had to three sets. It is a serious challenge to play long matches in such terrible weather conditions, but so far Elina is doing well.
In first matches Svitolina had easy opponents - Siegemund and Tomljanovic. But Svitolina needed three sets to beat them.
In the round of 16 Elina was drawn to a dangerous opponent - Maria Sakkari. Ukrainian player was not considered a favourite in this match, but managed to record a victory, despite a loss in the first set (6:7, 6:3, 6:4). Quarter-final match against Camila Giorgi was way easier for the Ukrainian (6:4, 6:4).
Marketa Vondrousova was not looking great on recent tournaments before the Olympics. But Czech player is performing wonderful at Tokyo.
Only in the first round match against Kiki Bertens Marketa gave a set away (6:4, 3:6, 6:4). In matches against Buzarnescu (6:1, 6:2) and against the World No. 2 player Naomi Osaka Marketa was flawless. In the quarter-final match against Badosa only one set was played. Spaniard had to leave the match because of a heatstroke.
Trends
СтавкаSets total over 2.5
In two out of three most recent head-to-head matches opponents had to play three sets
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
Only in one out of four most recent head-to-head matches Svitolina and Vondrousova played more than nine games
Tip and bets
Both players have deserved a spot in the Olympic final, they are showing fantastic level of performance and mental toughness throughout the tournament. In an upcoming match we will give preference to the Ukrainian player. Svitolinahas an advantage in head-to-head matches, she is able to find a way to handle straightforward and predictable Vondrousova.
Our prediction - Svitolina to win
In three out of four matches of that tournament Svitolina needed to play three sets. Players have also exchanged sets in two head-to-head matches. In our prediction we are expecting a short semi-final match.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
