LiontipsKarolina Pliskova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Montreal
Command Analysis
Pliskova failed to put up a satisfying performance at the Olympic Games. She failed the competition, losing to Camila Giorgi in the third round (4:6, 2:6). Probably Czech player was not ready for the Japanese tournament, she played better at the Wimbledon and reached the semi-final of that Grand Slam tournament.
Pliskova is looking great at Montreal. In the first round she defeated Donna Vekic (4:6, 6:3, 7:6) and in the second one Amanda Anisimova was beaten (6:1, 7:6).
Sorribes Tormo reached the third round of the Olympic tournament, just like Pliskova. After victories over Ashleigh Barty and Fiona Ferro she was beaten by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (1:6, 3:6).
Spaniard is looking great at Montreal. In first two matches at Canada she didn't lose a single set, beating the Canadian player Zhao (6:2, 6:3) and the Russian player Samsonova (6:4, 6:3). Most recent match was the most difficult one for Sorribes. She needed three sets to beat Katerina Siniakova (6:7, 6:0, 6:3).
Trends
СтавкаSets total under 2,5
In 5 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches two sets were played
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9,5
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Pliskova no more than nine games were played in the first set
Tip and bets
Despite the difficulties in some matches, we will give preference to Pliskova. She has a huge experience of performance on the highest level, so she knows how to motivate herself for the big matches. Now is the time to do that once again, because Czech player has the chance to advance into the semi-final.
In 2017 Pliskova smashed Sorribes Tormo on hard, losing only two games to the opponent. We are expecting the same scenario in this match.
Our prediction - Karolina Pliskova to win with a handicap of (-2.5) games
Most of the recent Sorribes Tormo's matches ended in straight sets. Spaniard is unlikely to put up a fight in the match against the experienced Czech player. We are not expecting a long match.
Our second prediction - total under 22,5 games
