LiontipsThanasi Kokkinakis vs Alexander Zverev. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Miami (March 29, 2022).
Command Analysis
Thanasi Kokkinakis has already played five matches at the current Masters in Miami. The Australian tennis player started his campaign in the qualification, where he defeated Thomas Fabbiano (6-1, 6-3) and celebrated success over Andreas Seppi (6-3, 6-4). In the main draw, Kokkinakis recorded victories over Richard Gasquet (6-4, 6-2), Diego Schwartzman (4-6, 7-6, 6-4) and Denis Kudla (7-6, 4-6, 7-6) .
Alexander Zverevmade an early exit at the recent Masters in Indian Wells and is now looking for redemption in Miami. In his opening match, the German tennis player prevailed over Borna Coric (6-4, 3-6, 6-3). After that, he ousted Mackenzie McDonald (6-2, 6-2). Zverev was the runner up at the Miami Open in 2018, which remains his best result here.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
In the last 5 matches, Kokkinakis played 3 tie-breaks.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
In 3 of Zverev's last 5 matches, no more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Zverev is inconsistent of late. We don't expect him to get an easy victory over Kokkinakis, who is in great form and is demonstrating high-quality tennis. We will back the Australian here and hedge our bet with a handicap.
Our prediction - handicap (+4) to Kokkinakis
The previous matches between the two athletes were quite long, and we expect a close match today as well. While Zverev is the favorite, his recent performance suggests that he may drop a set to Kokkinakis.
Second bet - total over 21 games
