LiontipsMedvedev vs Shelton. Prediction and bets on the Laver Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
Medvedev lost his opening match in the Laver Cup - he lost to Francis Tiafoe in three sets (6-3, 4-6, 5-10). Daniil hit four aces, converted two break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the American. It should be noted that this was the first indoor match for the Russian this season.
Professional qualities
Medvedev has lost some of his form and is not as dominant on the court as he used to be. However, his technique hasn't gone anywhere - he still fights for every ball, gets it from almost any position. His serve is also fine, as is his forehand.
Current indicators in the tour
Medvedev is a former world number one. The Russian is currently ranked fifth in the world. This season, Daniil has only played two finals - at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells.
Interesting facts for betting
Medvedev has won 69 percent of his indoor matches in his career and has won seven titles.
Current form
Shelton also lost his opening match at the Laver Cup, going down to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets (4-6, 4-6). Ben hit two aces against the Spaniard, failed to convert a single break point, and lost two games on his serve. The American has two wins and two losses indoors this season.
Professional qualities
Shelton displays incredible power on his serve, regularly recording speeds in excess of 220 km/h. This power, combined with his experience on hard courts, makes him a dangerous opponent for any tennis player. Plus, it is worth remembering that the American also has a devastating forehand in his arsenal.
Current indicators in the tour
Shelton is currently ranked 17th in the world. This season, Ben has won one trophy - in April, he won the home clay court tournament in Houston. It was the second ATP title in the American's career.
Interesting facts for betting
Shelton has played four matches on indoor hard courts this season, three of which have ended in straight sets.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Medvedev'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 paid off in 3 of Shelton's last 5 matches.
1.33Tip and bets
Medvedev is the favorite in this match, but given his current playing condition, the upcoming match will be very difficult for the Russian. Especially since Daniil will be facing Shelton, who played equally with Alcaraz yesterday.
Our prediction is Shelton's victory with a handicap of (+2) games at odds of 1.77
Bet on total
Medvedev and Shelton have good indoor hard court records. We expect their upcoming match to be a real treat for fans, with the players themselves deciding the winner in three sets.
The second betting tip is total over 21 games for odds of 1.75
Bet on the first set
Three of Shelton's last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games. We expect Ben's upcoming match against Medvedev to also start with a top-heavy first set.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.55
