LiontipsAnett Kontaveit vs Belinda Bencic. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Ostrava
Command Analysis
Anett Kontaveit is coming to Ostrava for the second consecutive year. Estonian player already improved her result - in the previous tournament she was eliminated in the round of 16. This time Kontaveit easily won two matches and reached the quarter-final. She beat dangerous opponent along the way.
In the first round she defeated Sorana Cirstea (6:4, 6:4). In the second round she played against in-form Paula Badosa. Estonian player recorded another confident victory (6:3, 6:4), losing only one game at her serve.
Belinda Bencic performed at Luxembourg indoor tournament last week. She managed to beat only Zarina Diyas (6:1, 6:3). After that Bencic put up an inconsistent performance against Liudmila Samsonova and was eliminated as a result (1:6, 4:6).
Swiss player received a bye in the first round of Ostrava tournament. In the second round she played against Sara Sorribes Tormo, who doesn't have a powerful serve, so she doesn't feel her herself comfortable on indoor courts. Bencic recorded a confident victory over her opponent (6:2, 6:3). Now she will play against more dangerous opponent.
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 2>1
In four most recent matches of Bencic more games were played in the second set than in the first one
СтавкаSecond set: total over 9.5
In three most recent matches of Kontaveit more than nine games were played in the second set
Tip and bets
There is no clear favourite in an upcoming match. In our opinion, Kontaveit has more chances for a victory in this clash. Bencic is past her peak now and, as we saw in the match against Samsonova at Luxembourg, she is having problems in matches against opponents, who possess a powerful serve.
Kontaveit recorded easy victories over Cirstea and Badosa with a confident performance at her serve, she also performed well on the receive. In our opinion, Estonian player will advance into the semi-final.
Our prediction - Kontaveit to win
Kontaveit recorded both of her victories at Ostrava in staright sets with a total under 21 games. She also recorded a confident victory over Bencic in the only head-to-head match. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 21 games
