LiontipsJelena Ostapenko vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Prediction and Betting Tips for WTA Saint Petersburg
Command Analysis
Jelena Ostapenko approached the start of Saint Petersburg tournament in a wonderful form. Latvian player put up an impressive performance in first two rounds of the tournament and didn't lose a single set.
In the first round Ostapenko outclassed Wang Qinyu (6:1, 6:4). In the second round Ostapenko completely destroyed an experienced Andrea Petkovic (6:1, 6:2).
Aliaksandra Sasnovich is also in a great shape since the start of the season. On January, Belarusian player started the Melbourne tournament from qualification and eventually reached the final, but failed to beat Amanda Anisimova (5:7, 6:1, 4:6).
In the first round of Saint Petersburg tournament Sasnovich recorded a narrow victory over Magda Linette (7:5, 4:6, 6:4). In the second round she recorded a more confident win over Jaqueline Cristian (6:2, 6:3).
Trends
СтавкаSets total over 2.5
In two out of three most recent head-to-head matches a set exchange took place
Ставка2nd set: total under 8.5
This bet played in each of three head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Throughout her whole career, Sasnovich is looking uncomfortable in matches against physically stronger opponents. Jelena Ostapenko is not an exception - Latvian player won all three head-to-head matches on different surfaces. Jelena is a wonderful form now, so she is unlikely to lose now.
Our prediction - Ostapenko to win
Ostapenko won two consecutive matches in straight sets, but she is usually less consistent. In two out of three head-to-head matches Sasnovich managed to snatch a set. We are expecting another long match in Saint Petersburg.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
