LiontipsOpelka vs. Musetti. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Opelka only returned to the tour in mid-July. The American had an injury, so he missed the beginning of the season. At his first tournament, which took place in Newport, Reilly reached the semi-finals. However, after that, his results worsened. He approaches the US Open with a 3-match losing streak. In Winston Salem, for example, he lost to Ziz Bergs.
Professional qualities
Opelka has one of the strongest serves on tour. This is not surprising, because he is 211 cm tall. The American is not strong in other components.
Current indicators in the tour
Opelka has won 5 out of 10 matches this season. However, his results on open hard are not so good, as he has lost most of his matches. And in the world rankings, Reilly is currently at 323rd place.
Interesting facts for betting
Despite the setbacks, Opelka continues to churn out tie-breaks. This has been the case in the American's last four matches. It is possible that the US representative will produce something similar at the US Open.
Current form
Musetti is becoming a versatile tennis player. In July, the Italian managed to reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon. On open hard courts, Lorenzo can well count on repeating his success, although his recent results have not been so good. For example, in Cincinnati, he lost to Francis Tiafoe in the second round.
Professional qualities
Musetti's main problem is his one-handed backhand. It is not always stable, so his shots often go out of bounds. However, if the Italian manages to improve this component, his game will be more reliable.
Current indicators in the tour
This season, Musetti has a positive balance of wins and losses - 38-23. On hard, the results are not as good as on other surfaces, but the Italian has every chance to improve them. Moreover, in the world rankings, he occupies the 18th place.
Interesting facts for betting
Most of Musetti's recent matches have ended in two sets. The Italian has not yet learned to play on this surface, so the meeting with Opelka could end quickly.
Trends
Total under 3.5 sets bet
There have been no set exchanges in 4 of Musetti's last 6 matches
1.58Bet 1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 4 of Musetti's last 5 matches, the first set went to 9+ games
1.75Tip and bets
Opelka has a pretty strong serve, so Musetti is in for a tough fight. It won't be easy to deal with this component, especially since the American has a big advantage in head-to-head matches. Considering this, we assume that Reilly will get a plus handicap.
Our prediction is Opelka with a handicap of (+3.5) games for 1.80
Bet on total
It is quite possible that the meeting between Opelka and Musetti will be a high-flying one. Thanks to his strong serve, the American has every chance to impose a fight on the favorite.
Betting Tip - total over 38.5 games for 1.61
Tiebreak bet
In Opelka's last two matches, viewers have seen three tiebreaks. Given this, we expect something similar to happen at the US Open.
Betting Tip - tiebreaker - yes for 1.85
