LiontipsKobolli vs Shelton. ATP Washington Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Kobolli defeated Alex Mickelsen (7-6, 3-6, 7-6) in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Washington. Flavio hit 17 aces, converted three break points and lost three games on his serve in the match against the American. Earlier, the Italian had beaten Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and David Goffin in the tournament grid. It should be noted that this will be Kobolli's second semifinal this season - he had previously reached this stage at the tournament in Geneva.
In the semifinals of the competition in Washington, Shelton met Denis Shapovalov, who was disqualified for unsportsmanlike behavior at 6-7, 6-6. In 2 hours and 4 minutes of playing time, Ben made three aces, converted one break point and lost one game on his serve. Earlier in the tournament, the American had beaten Brendon Nakashima and Radu Albot. For Shelton, this will be the fourth semifinal this season - he had previously reached this stage in Oakland, Dallas and Houston.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Kobolli's last 5 matches, the events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.18Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
That bet has played in Shelton's five previous matches.
2.41Tip and bets
Kobolli demonstrates a pretty good level of play on the courts of Washington. In the quarterfinals, Flavio easily dealt with Mickelsen's serve. We believe that he is also able to deal with Shelton's serve. Especially since he has already beaten the American.
Our prediction is Kobolli's victory with odds of 2.84 in BC Pari
Bet on total
The only face-to-face encounter between the tennis players was played this season at the tournament in Geneva. That match ended in three sets. We expect the upcoming match between Kobolli and Shelton to also be a "top-heavy" one.
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.94 in BC Melbet
Bet on the first set
Four of Shelton's last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, so expect Ben's upcoming matchup with Kobolli to also start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.88
