LiontipsKarolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Cincinnati
Command Analysis
In the previous week Karolina Pliskova reached the final of Montreal tournament. Czech player was beaten in the final match by Camila Giorgi (3:6, 5:7). But Pliskova is still in a great form, so she wants to fight for the title at Cincinnati.
Pliskova received a bye in the first round, so she played only two matches in the US. In the first one she experienced no problems in the match against Putintseva (6:3, 6:2). In the round of 16 Pliskova recorded an important victory over Jessica Pegula in a difficult match (6:4, 7:6).
Paula Badosa put up a bad performance at Montreal in the previous week, losing in the second round to the local player, Marino (6:1, 5:7, 4:6). But despite that defeat, Spanish player is looking great at Cincinnati.
In first two matches against Martic and Sabalenka Badosa recorded victories on tiebreaks of the decisive sets. No one expected that Spaniard will have enough energy for the match against Rybakina. But Badosa managed to beat the Kazakhstani player in straight sets, but she needed to play a tiebreak once again (6:2, 7:6).
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
In three out of five most recent matches of Pliskova no more than nine games were played in the first set
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In all three Badosa's matches at Cincinnati tiebreaks were played
Tip and bets
Karolina Pliskova is playing on a high level for the second week in a row. In the previous round Czech player beat an uncomfortable opponent, Pegula, it will probably give her a confidence boost. Pliskova also plays more accurate on her serve than the Spaniard, which might be a key factor in an upcoming match.
Our prediction - Pliskova to win
In each of three Badosa's matches tiebreaks were played. Two matches ended in three sets. In our predictions we often mention that Spaniard rarely leaves the court without a fight. We are expecting another long match.
Our prediction - total over 21 games
