LiontipsMagda Linette vs Elena Rybakina. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Ostrava
Command Analysis
Magda Linette performed well at North American hard tournaments, she reached the quarter-final of San Jose tournament and the semi-final of Cleveland tournament. In recent tournaments Linette never left the court without a fight, even if she was eventually defeated. She won one set in the match against Halep at Cincinnati and in the match against Gauff at US Open.
Linette gained match practice at Ostrava, she already played three matches here, because she started her way from qualification. In the first round of the main draw Linette recorded a victory over Dodin (6:2, 7:6).
After a defeat to Simona Halep (6:7, 6:4, 3:6) in the third round of US Open Elena Rybakina didn't play a single official match before the start of Ostrava tournament. There were some concerns about her form before the Czech competition.
But Rybakina recorded an easy victory over Kudermetova in the first round (6:1, 6:3). We should note that Russian player put up a terrible performance in this match, while Rybakina took the lead since the first games.
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: total under 8.5
This bet was successful in four out of five most recent matches of Rybakina
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In four out of eight most recent matches of Linette tiebreaks were played
Tip and bets
Elena Rybakina has some advantage on class, so she is the favourite of an upcoming match. But we shouldn't underestimate Polish player. Linette gained decent form at Ostrava, she is playing successfully on indoor courts throughout her career and she rarely leaves the court without a fight. We offer to place a bet on a Polish player.
Our prediction - Linette to win with a handicap of (+5) games
We are expecting that Linette will be able to put up a fight in this match, so we are waiting for a long match. In four out of eight most recent matches of Linette tiebreaks were played.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
