LiontipsAngelique Kerber vs Daria Kasatkina. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Indian Wells
Command Analysis
Angelique Kerber was searching for her game since the start of the season and she needed some time to gain form. An experienced German player started to perform well since June. She was looking good during the grass part of the season and then extended success on hard surface. A World No. 15 player reached the semi-final of Cincinnati tournament and then reached the round of 16 at US Open.
In the first match of Indian Wells tournament Kerber played against a comfortable opponent, Siniakova. But this time it was a difficult match for the German player (6:1, 6:7, 7:5). Kerber lost six games at her serve and won only 56% of points at the first serve.
Daria Kasatkina took a long break after US Open, she didn't play a single match in a month. At New York Russian player was beaten in the third round by Svitolina (4:6, 2:6).
Kasatkina started the Indian Wells tournament in the second round with a match against Astra Sharma. It was a difficult start for Kasatkina, she was losing 3:4 in the first set, but at this time her opponent chose to withdrew herself from the match. Kasatkina didn't play a full match, so it is hard to assess her current form.
Trends
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In five most recent head-to-head matches Kerber and Kasatkina played three tiebreaks
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
In each of four most recent head-to-head matches opponents had no more than nine games in the first set
Tip and bets
Kerber and Kasatkina played eight head-to-head matches against each other. So far the score is at 4:4, so no one has a significant advantage. Nonetheless, German player is considered a favourite of the match by the bookmakers. In the match against Siniakova Kerber was not looking so convincing. We think that Daria will have a chance to record a victory.
Our prediction - Kasatkina to win
Most of head-to-head matches were extremely contested. In each of three most recent head-to-heads Kerber and Kasatkina played at least 21 games. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
