LiontipsFelix Auger-Aliassime vs Borna Coric. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cincinnati (August 19, 2022).
Command Analysis
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a good record on hard courts. This year, he won 13 out of his 20 matches on hard. Two weeks ago, the Canadian athlete reached the semifinals of the Los Cabos Open, and last week, he secured a quarterfinal finish in Montreal. At the current tournament, Auger-Aliassime defeated Alex De Minaur (6-3, 6-2) and Jannik Sinner (2-6, 7-6, 6-1).
Borna Coric continues to upset the favorites. In the first round, the Croatian tennis player beat Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets. After that, he ousted Rafael Nadal (7-6, 4-6, 6-3). Finally, yesterday, Coric celebrated success over Roberto Bautista Agut. This is Coric's second quarterfinals in Cincinnati - he reached this stage of the tournament back in 2016.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Auger-Aliassime played 2 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
Over 9.5 games were played in the first sets in 3 of Coric's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
The opponents have met on hard once, and Auger-Aliassime won that match. It is hard to predict who will win in this pair, since both athletes are in good shape and are demonstrating beautiful tennis in Cincinnati, but we will give a slight edge to the Canadian.
Our prediction - handicap (-2) to Auger-Aliassime
Both tennis players are on form. Coric managed to overcome Nadal and Bautista Agut, while Auger-Aliassime defeated De Minaur and Sinner. We think this could be an intense and long battle, so take the over.
Second prediction - total over 23 games
