LiontipsOns Jabeur vs Paula Badosa. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Indian Wells
Command Analysis
For the third consecutive week Ons Jabeur is performing well at American hard courts. She reached the final of Chicago tournament and now she is in the semi-final of Indian Wells competition. Overall, Jabeur recorded eight victories in nine matches.
Jabeur had some problems only in the first match of Indian Wells tournament, against Sevastova (6:2, 6:7, 6:3). Then she recorded three consecutive victories in straight sets - over Collins (6:1, 6:3), Kalinskaya (6:2, 6:2) and Kontaveit (7:5, 6:3). In the match against Estonian player Jabeur was not hitting the first serve consistently, but she was looking comfortable at the second serve, plus she dominated on the receive, winning 49% of points.
Paula Badosa is an unexpected guest in the semi-final of Indian Wells tournament. Spaniard had a difficult draw, but she lost only one set in four matches. It happened in the first match against Yastremska (6:4, 2:6, 6:2).
After the match against the Ukrainian player Spaniard managed to record victories over Gauff (6:2, 6:2), Krejcikova (6:1, 7:5) and Kerber (6:4, 7:5). In the match against the German player Badosa played aggressively and it turned out to be a successful strategy. Badosa won 48% of points on the receive.
Trends
СтавкаSets total under 2.5
Both head-to-head matches ended in three sets
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In both head-to-head matches between Badosa and Jabeur tiebreaks were played
Tip and bets
Opponents played against each other twice and they exchanged victories in those matches. Jabeur secured a victory in this year at Miami tournament. In most recent tournaments Tunisian player performed better, so she is a clear favourite in this match. Jabeur is looking confident at North American hard courts, so she should be able to record another victory over Badosa.
Our prediction - Jabeur to win
Choosing a bet on the total, we should look up the history of head-to-head matches. Both head-to-heads between these players were extremely contested, with tiebreaks and set exchanges. We are expecting the same scenario at Indian Wells.
Our second bet is on total over 20.5 games
