LiontipsEdmund vs Stricker. Prediction and bets on the ATP Columbus match
Command Analysis
Current form
Edmund broke the resistance of Jeffrey Wolf (6-1, 7-6) in the first round match of the competition in Columbus. Kyle served six aces, converted three break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the American. For the Briton, this was his 16th indoor victory this season with six losses.
Professional qualities
Edmund builds his game on a powerful serve and fast attacks. This style suits fast surfaces, such as, for example, indoor hard. Kyle has good statistics this season indoors - 16 wins with six losses, and won two trophies.
Current indicators in the tour
Edmund was once ranked 14th in the world, but due to various injuries he is now ranked 417th. This season, the Briton has two trophies to his name - he won two indoor futures. Kyle now has 15 trophies won in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Eight of Edmund's last 10 matches have been played in straight sets.
Current form
Stricker started his match on the Columbus courts with a victory over Ryan Peniston (6-3, 7-5). Dominic hit four aces, converted five break points and lost three games on his serve during the match against the Briton. This was the first match played indoors for the Swiss this season.
Professional qualities
Stricker is a tennis player whose game is built entirely on a powerful serve. In rallies, he prefers to use flat shots from both sides, but his tactical weaknesses and predictability of actions prevent him from advancing in the rankings.
Current indicators in the tour
Stricker is ranked 339th in the world. This season, Dominik showed his best result at the tournament in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, where he reached the quarterfinals of the competition.
Interesting facts for betting
In 8 of Stricker's last 10 matches, the second set has seen fewer than 9.5 games played.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Edmund's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.22Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 4 of Stricker's 5 previous matches
1.33Tip and bets
Stricker is the favourite in this match, but Edmund certainly shouldn't be written off. Kyle has good indoor statistics this season - 16 wins and six losses. We think the Briton has a good chance of getting a plus handicap in this game.
Our prediction is Edmund's victory with a handicap of (+3) games at odds of 1.93
Bet on total
Edmund won't give up this match just like that - that's for sure. Kyle is good indoors this season - 16 wins with six losses. We expect a fight in this pair and as a result three played sets.
The second betting tip is total over 22 games for odds of 1.85
Bet on the first set
Three of Stricker's last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. We expect Dominik's upcoming match against Edmund to also start with a "top" first set.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.66
