LiontipsAryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Montreal
Command Analysis
Sabalenka recorded two victories in the current tournament , but her opponents were not so strong. In the first match Sabalenka managed to beat Sloane Stephens (7:6, 4:6, 6:4) and in the second one sent Rebecca Marino home (6:1, 6:3).
Despite the victories, Belarusian player was not playing well. Looks like Sabalenka is not ready for that competition, because she had way too many mistakes. For example, she totalled 18 double faults in two matches. She made too many mistakes on the second serve.
Azarenka played her first match at Montreal better than Sabalenka. Victoria left no chance to Sorana Cirstea in that match (6:2, 6:2). In the quarter-final she needed more time to record a victory. Sakkari put up a good fight to the Belarusian player, but Azarenka secured a victory in three sets (6:4, 3:6, 7:6).
She also made way too many mistakes in that match. But not as many as Sabalenka. For example, Azarenka totalled only eight double faults in two matches.
Trends
СтавкаSets total under 2,5
In 2 out of 3 head-to-head matches only two sets were played
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9,5
In all head-to-head matches no more than nine games were played in the first set
Tip and bets
Azarenka made not too many mistakes as Sabalenka in the previous matches. Plus her opponents were way stronger than Sabalenka's. Looks like Aryna is in a slump now, that's why she is looking weak at Montreal.
Azarenka is also ahead on head-to-head matches. Despite a defeat in the most recent fixture, Victoria is 2:1 ahead. In our opinion, an experienced Belarusian player has a great chance to record a victory, so we offer to place a bet on her.
Our prediction - Victoria Azarenka to win
Both players have way too many mistakes recently. We don't think that someone will be able to record a confident victory here. We are expecting a long match.
Our second bet is on total over 20,5 games
