LiontipsPetra Kvitova vs Iga Swiatek. Prediction and Betting Tips for WTA Miami
Command Analysis
Miami is a breakthrough tournament for Petra Kvitova in the current season. An experienced Czech player managed to win three matches in the main draw for the first time since the start of the year.
However, Kvitova's victories in Miami were not so convincing. In the first round she lost a set to Burel (6:1, 3:6, 6:3). After that she also had an inconsistent performance in the first set of the match against Lauren Davis (7:5, 6:1). The round of 16 match against Kudermetova was a close one (7:6, 6:4). Kvitova lost five games at her serve and won only 51% of points while serving. Czech player is surely not in her best form at Miami.
After a title at Indian Wells Iga Swiatek managed to maintain her form at Miami. Polish player has extended her winning streak to 14 matches. Since the beginning of April she will be the new World No. 1 player.
Swiatek beat all of her opponents in straight sets. She won six of her most recent matches by a 2:0 score on sets. On her way to the current stage, Swiatek recorded easy victories over Golubic (6:2, 6:0), Brengle (6:0, 6:3) and Gauff (6:3, 6:1). In the last match she didn't lose a single game at her serve, but Cori had two break-points, which she was unable to convert.
Trends
This bet played in three of five latest matches of Kvitova
Six most recent matches of Swiatek ended in straight sets
Tip and bets
Petra Kvitova had a difficult path to the quarter-final. She failed to improve her performance in Miami, especially at the serve. Czech player managed to mount a comeback in the match against Kudermetova, but Swiatek is unlikely to allow Kvitova to walk away with a victory. Polish player is at her peak, she won her previous matches pretty easily and we are expecting another 2:0 victory from her.
Our prediction - Handicap (-1.5) on sets to Swiatek
Swiatek won each of six latest matches in straight sets. Kvitova will probably put up a good fight in the first set, but she will eventually succumb to her younger opponent.
Our second bet is on total under 21 games
