LiontipsRafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Acapulco (February 27, 2022).
Command Analysis
Rafael Nadal is 35 years old, but he is performing better than ever. The Spaniard has won 15 matches since the beginning of 2022 and didn't lose once. Rafa has already won the Melbourne Summer Set 1 and the Australian Open, and will be happy to record his fourth Mexican Open win.
During his Acapulco campaign, Nadal hasn't dropped a set. He defeated Denis Kudla (6-3, 6-2), Stefan Kozlov (6-0, 6-3), Tommy Paul (6-0, 7-5) and Daniil Medvedev (6-3, 6-3).
Cameron Norrie has made it to his second consecutive final. Last week, he won the tournament in Delray Beach, defeating Reilly Opelka in the final match. This was Norrie's third ATP title.
At the current competitions, the British player ousted Daniel Altmaier (7-6, 6-2), John Isner (6-7, 6-3, 6-4), Peter Gojowczyk (6-1, 6-0) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (6-4, 6-4).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Nadal played 2 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 4 of Norrie's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
The opponents have met three times before, and Nadal won in straight sets on each occasion. We don't think that he will drop a set today, either, even though Norrie is in fantastic form.
Our prediction - handicap (-4.5) to Nadal
We are predicting a straight-set win for the Spaniard. Nadal is on fire and should get his 91st trophy today.
Second bet - total under 22 games
