LiontipsSafiullin vs Bautista Agut: Predictions and Betting Insights for ATP Beijing Match on September 25, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Safiullin outperformed Aoran Wang in the first round of the qualifying tournament in Beijing, winning 6-3, 6-2. Roman delivered ten aces, converted three break points, and did not drop a single game on his serve against the Chinese player. This victory marked his 14th win on outdoor hard courts this season, alongside 11 losses.
Professional Qualities
While Safiullin is not currently at his peak performance, it's important to note his formidable serve and powerful forehand. His backhand is also solid, although it has often let him down this season.
Current Tour Statistics
Safiullin is currently ranked 69th in the world. His best performances this season have come on outdoor hard courts, where he claimed one title, winning a challenger event in Cary this August. This marks his 24th career title.
Betting Insights
Safiullin has won nine of his last twelve matches.
Current Form
In the opening round of the qualifying tournament in Beijing, Bautista Agut defeated Billy Harris with scores of 5-7, 7-6, 6-3. Roberto delivered five aces, converted six break points, and dropped five games on his serve against the British player. This victory marked Bautista Agut's ninth win on outdoor hard courts this season, alongside 11 losses.
Professional Skills
At 36 years old, Bautista Agut is doing everything possible to extend his career as long as he can. The Spanish player remains proficient at keeping the ball in play from the baseline and seizing opportunities to attack, particularly with his forehand. However, age has impacted his speed, placing him at a noticeable disadvantage against younger competitors.
Current Tour Statistics
Bautista Agut was once ranked as high as ninth in the world but currently sits at 61st in the global rankings. His performance this season has been highly inconsistent. So far this year, Roberto has reached only three quarterfinals—in Hong Kong, Bordeaux, and Mallorca.
Betting Insights
In 8 of his last 10 matches, Bautista Agut has played more than 9.5 games in the second set.
Trends
Bet Set performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Safiullin's court events followed this pattern
2.29Bet Tiebreak in the match - yes
This bet has succeeded in 3 of Bautista-Agut's last 5 matches
2.17Tip and bets
Bautista Agut may not be at his best, and neither has Safiullin shown exceptional form in recent months. We anticipate a closely contested match, which leads us to recommend betting on the Spaniard with a positive game handicap.
Our prediction is Bautista Agut to win with a (+3) game handicap at odds of 1.77
Total Bet
Both tennis players are currently in similar form. We anticipate that their upcoming match will showcase a competitive battle likely to extend to three sets.
The second prediction is for the total to exceed 23 games, with odds of 1.99.
First Set Bet
In three of his last five matches, Bautista Agut has seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. We believe Roberto's upcoming clash with Safiullin will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
Prediction: total over 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.81.
