LiontipsGarbine Muguruza vs Anett Kontaveit. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Finals
Command Analysis
Before the start of Guadalajara tournament Garbine Muguruza was not considered a favourite of the competition. Moreover, Spanish player started the tournament with a defeat to Karolina Pliskova (6:4, 2:6, 6:7).
Nonetheless, an experienced Spanish player managed to step up and won two next matches of the group stage. She recorded a victory over Barbora Krejcikova in three sets (2:6, 6:3, 6:4). In the decisive match for the semi-final spot Muguruza broke Kontaveit's 12-match winning streak (6:4, 6:4).
In the semi-final Muguruza was not considered a favourite in the match against her compatriot, Paula Badosa. But Muguruza put up an outstanding performance and recorded a 6:3, 6:3 victory. Her opponent had only three break-points throughout the match and couldn't convert any of them.
Anett Kontaveit approached the start of Guadalajara tournament after titles at Moscow and Cluj-Napoca. In two first matches at Mexico Estonian player proved that she didn't lost her form.
After victories over Barbora Krejcikova (6:3, 6:4) and Karolina Pliskova (6:4, 6:0) Kontaveit earned a semi-final spot. A closing match of the group stage against Garbine Muguruza was just a formality for Kontaveit. Lack of motivation surely affected her performance (4:6, 4:6).
In the semi-final match against Sakkari Kontaveit failed to retain the same level of performance throughout the whole match. Moreover, after a set exchange Kontaveit was behind in the decisive set, losing the game at her serve. But when the score was at 2:3 Kontaveit managed to come back into the game and won four games in a row (6:1, 3:6, 6:3).
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
This bet was successful in two most recent head-to-head matches
Ставка2nd set: total over 9.5
In four out of five most recent head-to-head matches Kontaveit and Muguruza played more than nine games in the second set
Tip and bets
Anett Kontaveit is looking great at the finish of the season and Guadalajara tournament is not an exception. She lost to Muguruza at the group stage only due to lack of motivation. Without a doubt, a final match will be a completely different story.
Muguruza gained form during the tournament and is looking great right now. Spaniard is looking great at her serve. We think that chances are even in this match, both players are in great form, so we think that the best choice is a bet on total over.
Our prediction - total over 21 games
In our opinion, Muguruza is not looking worse than Kontaveit at Guadalajara. Her victory over Kontaveit at the group stage was not an accident. We think that Muguruza has a good chance to win the title.
Our second bet is on Muguruza to win
