LiontipsReilly Opelka vs Corentin Moutet. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cincinnati (August 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
Opelka is in great shape. Last week, the American tennis player reached the final of the Canadian Open in Toronto, where he yielded to Daniil Medvedev in two sets (4-6, 3-6). Opelka played six matches in Toronto, and he might be a bit tired at this point, but he was lucky with the tournament grid, and momentum can carry him quite far. Opelka stands a good chance of successful performance in Cincinnati.
Moutet got into the main draw through qualifying matches. In the first qualifying round, Moutet defeated Vasek Pospisil (6-2, 6-2), and then he got a strong-willed victory over Alexei Popyrin (3-6, 7-6, 7-5), whose recent results leave much to be desired. Moutet generally performs well on hard courts, and he has decent stats this year: seven victories against two defeats. However, Moutet's preferred surface is not hard, but clay, so we don't expect his best tennis at this tournament.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Opelka has played 5 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Moutet played under 9.5 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Opelka is in excellent form. Last week, he reached the final of the tournament in Toronto, defeating Kygios, Bautista Agut, and Tsitsipas along the way. It is unlikely that Moutet will be a serious challenge for the American tennis player right now. Opelka should win with a confident score.
Our prediction - Opelka to win with a handicap (-2)
Opelka is considered the favourite of this match. He was the finalist of the tournament in Toronto, and at the moment he is plainly stronger than Moutet. We believe that Opelka will win in two sets.
Second prediction - total under 25 games
