LiontipsDenis Shapovalov vs Roman Safiullin. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cup (January 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
Denis Shapovalov has recently recovered from COVID-19, and he hasn't picked top form yet. The Canadian athlete didn't play against the Americans, but went against the British Daniel Evans and lost in two sets (4-6, 4-6). Shapovalov looked much better in the following match and outplayed Jan-Lennard Struff in three sets (7-6, 4-6, 6-3).
In the absence of Andrei Rublev and Aslan Karatsev, who are both recovering from coronavirus, Roman Safiullin is the Russian number two at the current tournament. Safiullin has been solid so far and won 2 of his 3 matches. The Russian defeated Arthur Rinderknech (2-6, 7-5, 6-3) and James Duckworth (7-6, 6-4), and also put up a good fight against the World №10 Jannik Sinner (6-7, 4-6).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Shapovalov played 3 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
Safiullin played more than 9 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Safiullin looked great against Sinner, and we believe he can create problems for Shapovalov, too. We think that the Russian can win at least one set in the upcoming match and suggest playing the total over.
Our prediction - total over 20 games
It is worth taking a risk and betting on the victory of Safiullin. He is in perfect form, while Shapovalov has only just recovered from covid and needs some time to get in shape.
Second bet - Safiullin to win
