LiontipsMarin Cilic vs Taylor Fritz. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP St. Petersburg (October 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
Marin Cilic is in fantastic form. Last week, he reached the final of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow, and today he will attempt to win the tournament in St. Petersburg. On his way to the final, the Croatian tennis player defeated Albert Ramos Vinolas (6-2, 6-3), Karen Khachanov (6-4, 6-7, 6-4), Roberto Bautista Agut (6-4, 3-6, 6 -3), and Botic van de Zandschulp (6-3, 6-3).
Taylor Fritz's first appearance at the St. Petersburg Open ended in the first round, but this year the American tennis player managed to reach the final, ousting such powerful opponents as Emil Ruusuvuori (6-1, 6-4), Tommy Paul (7-6, 6-4), and John Millman (6-4, 6-2). He lost a set only against Jan-Lennard Struff in the quarterfinal match (5-7, 6-1, 6-3).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Fritz has played 2 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
Under 9.5 games were played in the first set in 3 of Cilic's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
The only match between these tennis players ended in three sets. We expect a long and very close confrontation, because both opponents are in excellent shape.
Our prediction - total over 22 games
Fritz won the only head-to-head match, plus he is a bit more fresh than his opponent, who has played 9 matches in the last 2 weeks. We predict a victory for the American tennis player.
Second prediction -Fritz to win
