LiontipsPetra Martic vs Daria Kasatkina. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Montreal
Command Analysis
Martic is not working with a new coach, so she not always understands his philosophy. That's why Petra's performance has declined a little recently. Balkan player was looking decent on clay, but she performs terribly on hard so far. In the beginning of the current year Martic had a match against Kasatkina and was heavily beaten by a 4:6, 0:6 score.
Petra's most recent tournament was San Jose. Croatian player managed to win only one match there. In the first round Martic recorded a victory over Anastasia Sevastova (7:5, 6:3). But in the next round she was beaten by Magda Linette (5:7, 6:7).
Everyone thought that Kasatkina won't be able to reanimate her career. On the recent years her performance was far from perfect. But Russian player surprised everyone in 2021. She won two titles at Melbourne and at Saint-Petersburg and started her way back to the top of world rankings. Now Daria is on a 27th position.
Before the start of Montreal tournament Kasatkina had a chance for a title at San Jose. But in the decisive match Russian player failed to beat Danielle Rose Collins. American player recorded a victory with a 3:6, 7:6, 1:6 score.
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: Kasatkina to win
In 2 out of 3 head-to-head matches Russian player won the first set
СтавкаFirst set: total over 9.5 games
In 2 out of 3 head-to-head matches more than nine games were played
Tip and bets
Martic is losing way too many matches recently, but we can't say that she was looking hopeless. In two recent months she had only one really bad match, it happened at Eastbourne, she was crushed by Belinda Bencic there.
We think that Croatian player will be able to put up a fight against the favourite. Kasatkina was not looking great at San Jose, 3 out of 4 matches in there ended in three sets. Martic will have a chance for a victory due to her powerful serve.
Our prediction - Handicap (+5) games for Petra Martic
Martic possesses a great serve. It helps her even in the most difficult matches. We think that Croatian player will be able to prolong the match, so a bet on total over is a good choice.
Our second prediction - total over 19,5 games
