LiontipsHenri Laaksonen vs Andrey Rublev. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Rotterdam (February 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
At the end of 2021, Henri Laaksonen delivered successful performances at several challengers, which allowed him to get into the top-100 of the ATP rankings. At the moment, the Swiss athlete is ranked 85th. In 2022, Laaksonen has recorded victories over Paire, Kovalik, Dzumhur and Rijthoven. Laaksonen defeated the last two in the qualifiers for the Rotterdam Open.
Andrey Rublev is the reigning champion of the Rotterdam Open. He defeated Marton Fucsovics in tha last year's final (6-4, 7-6). Defending the title won't be easy for the Russian. He has played only three matches in the new season having started the year at the Australian Open. Rublev ousted Gianluca Mager and Ricardas Berankis before losing to Marin Cilic in four sets in the third round of the Melbourne Major.
Trends
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
In 3 of Laaksonen's last 5 matches, no more than 9 games were played in the first set.
СтавкаTie-break - no
The Swiss played no tie-breaks in 4 of the last 7 matches.
Tip and bets
Rublev is the overwhelming favorite here. Laaksonen lacks consistency and will hardly be able to create problems for the World №7. We are predicting a confident victory for the Russian.
Our prediction - handicap (-4.5) to Rublev
We expect Rublev to make short work of Henri Laaksonen. The difference in class is too big, and the top seed should close his opponent in straight sets.
Second bet - total under 22.5 games
