LiontipsDaniil Medvedev vs Matteo Berrettini. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cup (January 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
Daniil Medvedevhad two very different matches at the current tournament. First, he suffered a bitter defeat to Ugo Humbert (7-6, 5-7, 6-7), but in the second round match, the Russian cruised to victory over Alex De Minaur (6-4, 6-2). Medvedev is the leader of the Russian national team, who are the defending champions of the ATP Cup.
Matteo Berrettini isn't in his best form. At the end of the last year, the Italian player got a muscle injury and didn't participate in the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup. In the first match of the current tournament, Berrettini lost to Alex De Minaur (3-6, 6-7), but then managed to defeat Ugo Humbert in two straight sets (6-4, 7-6).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Medvedev played 3 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
In 3 of Berrettini's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
A playoffs spot is at stake here, so we are predicting a three sets of intense confrontation. Medvedev isn't at his best yet, so Berrettini can put up a fight. We suggest taking the over here.
Our prediction - total over 21 games
Medvedev didn't look convincing in his opener at the ATP Cup, and the Italian athlete has a chance in the upcoming match. Berrettini has won a set against Medvedev before, and he can do it again. This is a good opportunity to bet on Berrettini with a positive handicap.
Second wager - handicap (+4) to Berrettini
