LiontipsKateryna Kozlova vs Marta Kostyuk. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Chicago
Command Analysis
Kateryna Kozlova performed successfully at clay tournaments in Budapest (quarter-final) and in Gdynia (semi-final). But after a transition to hard her results declined. In mid-August Ukrainian player was eliminated in the second round at Chicago, in the first round of qualification for US Open she was beaten by the Hungarian player Bucsa (4:6, 1:6).
Kozlova also had to start the current Chicago tournament from qualification. She experienced no problems in a match against doubles specialist, Melichar (6:4, 6:4). In the decisive match against Hon three sets were played, but Kozlova managed to record a victory (6:2, 6:7, 6:3).
Marta Kostyuk is still hoping to break into the Top-50 in this season. 19-year old player is currently at the 57th position of WTA rankings.
Kostyuk didn't play a lot of matches recently. After Wimbledon she played only two hard tournaments. She reached the quarter-final at Chicago. At US Open Kostyuk got a difficult draw. In the first round she played against Maria Sakkari and lost to her in straight sets (4:6, 3:6).
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
In three out of five most recent matches of Kozlova more games were played in the first set than in the second one
СтавкаSecond set: total under 9.5
This bet won in four most recent matches of Kostyuk
Tip and bets
Marta Kostyuk is a favourite of an upcoming match. She is performing better throughout the season and is trying to get into the Top-50 of WTA rankings. Kostyuk is playing aggressively, but she also improved her performance at the baseline. We don't think that Kozlova will be able to beat her compatriot.
Our prediction - Kostyuk to win with a handicap of (-4) games
In most of her successful matches Kostyuk recorded victories in straight sets. If she will gain momentum, it will be hard to stop her. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 21 games
