LiontipsCaroline Garcia vs Anastasia Potapova. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Ostrava
Command Analysis
Caroline Garcia was set to play against Paula Badosa at the start of Ostrava tournament, but some changes were made in the main draw. Nonetheless, French player is familiar with her new opponent. In 2019, Garcia recorded a victory over Potapova in three sets at Tianjin tournament (2:6, 6:2, 6:2).
In recent tournaments, just like in the season overall, Garcia was not looking great. A former World No. 4 player rarely advanced past the second round of WTA tournaments. For example, at US Open French player recorded a victory over Dart (6:7, 6:4, 6:2), but then she was eliminated by Rybakina (4:6, 1:6). After New York Garcia didn't play a single official match.
Anastasia Potapova also can't be happy with her performance in 2021 season. So far Russian player had only one success - she reached the quarter-final of Dubai tournament, but it happened in the beginning of March.
Potapova advanced into the main draw through qualification. She recorded a victory in three sets over an experienced Vogele (3:6, 6:2, 6:2). In the final qualifying round her opponent, Alexandrova, withdrew herself from the match.
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
In three out of five most recent matches of Garcia no more than nine games were played in the first set
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
In three out of five most recent matches of Potapova this bet was successful
Tip and bets
Anastasia Potapova is considered a favourite of this match by the bookmakers. Russian player played in qualification, so she got match practice in local court. But overall, Garcia is looking better throughout the season and she already has one victory over Potapova. We offer to place a bet on the underdog.
Our prediction - Garcia to win
Both players are inconsistent throughout the season. In the only head-to-head match three sets were played, so we are expecting the same at Ostrava.
Our second bet is on total over 21.5 games
