LiontipsEkaterina Alexandrova vs Marta Kostyuk. Prediction and Betting Tips for WTA Portoroz
Command Analysis
On June 12, Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final of Hertogenbosch tournament, winning the trophy. After that, results of the Russian player dropped significantly. She won only one match in each of four following tournaments.
At the start of US Open in New York Ekaterina barely went past Stearns (6:4, 4:6, 7:5). In the second round Alexandrova lost to Davis in a close contest (0:6, 6:4, 7:6).
At the end of August, Kostyuk performed well at Granby tournament, reaching the semifinals there. But Ukrainian player failed to impress at US Open: after a first round victory over Sherif (7:6, 6:4) Ukrainian player was brushed aside by Victoria Azarenka (2:6, 3:6).
Kostyuk achieved best results of the season on hard surface, winning 17 matches of 26. At the beginning of the year, Ukrainian player reached the thir round of Australian Open.
Trends
СтавкаTotal over 2,5 sets
In each of four latest Alexandrova's matches more than two sets were played
Ставка2nd set: total over 9.5
This bet played in four of the last five Kostyuk's matches
Tip and bets
One year ago, opponents faced each other at the clay tournament in Rome. Russian player won that match by a 6:3, 6:1 score. Both opponents are currently in a poor form. But Alexandrova has won all first round matches in recent tournaments. Taking all that into account, we offer to place a bet on Ekaterina to win.
Our prediction - Alexandrova to win the match
Both opponents lack consistency at the moment. In four latest matches of Alexandrova a set exchange took place. In two of three latest Kostyuk's matches three sets were played. We are expecting a long match tonight.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
