LiontipsMuller vs Zverev. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Muller advanced to the second round of the US Open thanks to a victory over Adam Walton (3-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4). Alexander served 14 aces, converted four break points and lost four games on his serve during the match against the Briton. For the Frenchman, this was the ninth victory on open hard courts this season, with ten losses.
Professional qualities
Müller has played most of his matches in challengers during his career. Alexander is a solid mid-table player on the men's tour. He moves well around the tennis court and has the overall stamina to perform successfully on slow surfaces.
Current indicators in the tour
Muller had never been in the top 50 of the world rankings in his career. Alexander's current position is 77th place. In early August, we recall, the Frenchman won the title at the clay challenger in San Marino. This was the tenth title in the Frenchman's career.
Interesting facts for betting
In 8 of Muller's last 10 matches, the first set was played with fewer than 9.5 games.
Current form
Zverev beat Maximilian Marterer in four sets in the first round of the US Open (6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2). In the match against his compatriot, Alexander hit 21 aces, converted six break points and lost one game on his serve. This was the German's 34th victory on open hard courts this season, with eight losses.
Professional qualities
This season, it is worth highlighting Zverev's serve. It works well for him in almost every match. Thanks to this, Alexander is currently in fourth place in the world rankings and this season he has played in three finals, including the Roland Garros final.
Current indicators in the tour
Zverev is currently ranked 4th in the world, although Alexander was once ranked number two in the world. The German has won the clay Masters in Rome this season. Zverev has won 22 ATP titles in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
On the courts of New York, we recall, Zverev is motivated by the defense of last year’s quarterfinal.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Muller's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.17Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Zverev's previous 5 matches
2.07Tip and bets
Zverev is quite well prepared for the US Open. In the run-up to the New York major, we recall, he reached the quarterfinals in Montreal and played in the semifinals in Cincinnati. We believe that the upcoming match will be dictated by Alexander.
Our prediction is Zverev's victory with a handicap of (-8) games at odds of 1.89
Bet on total
For Zverev, the upcoming match should not be a difficult task. Muller is a mid-table player on the men's tour who mostly plays in challengers. We expect this meeting to not drag on for long.
The second betting tip is total under 31 games for odds of 1.82
Bet on the first set
Three of Zverev's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We expect Alexander's upcoming match against Muller to also start with a low-scoring first set.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.72
