LiontipsLesia Tsurenko vs Ekaterina Alexandrova. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Linz
Command Analysis
Lesia Tsurenko advanced through qualification of fifth consecutive indoor tournament and now she will play in the main draw. At the most recent tournament, in Cluj-Napoca, Ukrainian player reached the quarter-final and was eliminated by Peterson (2:6, 6:3, 3:6).
At the qualification for Linz tournament Tsurenko defeated Minella (6:2, 6:1). In the final qualifying round Tsurenko recorded a narrow victory over Christian (5:7, 6:4, 6:1). Ukrainian player gained some match practice, which will surely help her in the match against Alexandrova.
Linz tournament is one of the most successful ones for Ekaterina Alexandrova. In three most recent Austrian competitions Russian player reached the semi-final two times and also reached the final once.
After a defeat in the Kremlin Cup final Alexandrova represented her country at the Billie Jean King Cup. A coaching staff let her to play in the match against Frenchwoman Clara Burel, but Alexandrova lost the match (6:3, 4:6, 3:6).
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 2>1
This bet played in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаSecond set: total over 9.5
In each of two head-to-head matches at least ten games were played in the second set
Tip and bets
Ekaterina Alexandrova lost both head-to-head matches to Lesia Tsurenko. But opponents never faced each other at indoor tournaments. Russian player is feeling herself comfortable at those tournaments, she has just reached the final of Kremlin Cup. She is also pretty successful at Linz tournaments. We think that Alexandrova will record her first victory over Tsurenko.
Our prediction - Alexandrova to win
Both players have problems with consistency, especially at the serve. Head-to-head matches were closely contested, so we are expecting at least 21 games to be played.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
