LiontipsRoberto Bautista Agut vs Daniil Medvedev. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Astana (October 7, 2022).
Command Analysis
Roberto Bautista Agut is in great shape. Before the start of the Astana Open, he played for the Spanish national team at the Davis Cup, where he won three matches. In Kazakhstan, Bautista Agut started with a victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-4, 7-6), then he defeated Pavel Kotov (6-1, 7-6). Earlier this season, the Spaniard won two trophies - in February, he triumphed in Doha, and in the summer, he celebrated success at the clay-court tournament in Kitzbuhel.
Daniil Medvedev got two confident victories at the start of the Astana Open. In his opener, the Russian tennis player defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets (6-3, 6-1). After that, Medvedev ousted Emil Ruusuvuori (6-3, 6-2). This year, Medvedev played in four finals, but he won only one trophy - in August, he prevailed over Cameron Norrie in the final of the Los Cabos Open (7-5, 6-0).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
There were 4 tie-breaks in Bautista Agut's last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
In 3 of Medvedev's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Bautista Agut leads the head-to-head at 4-1, so we believe that Medvedev will have a very difficult match here. The Russian is the favorite to win, but we expect a close match and suggest backing the underdog with a four-games handicap.
Our prediction - handicap (+4) to Bautista Agut
This won't be an easy match for the favorite - Bautista Agut is a very uncomfortable opponent for Medvedev. Take the over.
Second prediction - total over 22 games
