LiontipsMonfils vs Dzumhur: Predictions and Betting Tips for the ATP Shanghai Match on October 2, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Monfils holds a record of 12 wins and 10 losses on hard courts this season. His most recent match on this surface was last week, where he fell to Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the Beijing tournament.
Professional Attributes
Monfils' game has evolved with age. Previously relying on his athleticism and powerful shots, he has now become a more tactically astute player with a diverse skill set. Despite his age, Gaël's speed remains at a high level.
Current Tour Performance
Formerly ranked sixth in the world, Monfils currently sits at 46th in the global rankings. He is having a subpar season, with his notable results limited to semifinal appearances in Doha and Mallorca.
Betting Insights
Monfils has won 13 of his last 15 matches as a clear favorite.
Current Form
Last week, Džumhur struggled at the Tokyo tournament, failing to advance past the first round of qualifying after losing to Borna Ćorić. On hard courts this year, Damir holds a record of 11 wins against 12 losses.
Professional Qualities
In his prime, Džumhur showcased an impressive ability to outlast opponents in long rallies, particularly from the baseline. The Bosnian player clearly possesses exceptional talent, but consistency has been a challenge. Damir can quickly adjust to different surfaces, yet in recent years, he has focused mostly on clay, where his solid return game has compensated for his serving weaknesses.
Current Tour Stats
To maintain his place within the top 100 of the world rankings, Džumhur plays the majority of his matches on the Challenger circuit. This season, he has secured victories in five such tournaments, triumphing in Barletta, Ostrava, Zagreb, Santo Domingo, and Istanbul.
Interesting Betting Facts
Out of 13 tournaments on hard courts, Džumhur has only managed to advance past the first round in three.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Monfils followed this pattern on the court
2.24Bet No Tie-Break in Match
This bet has succeeded in 4 of the last 5 matches for Dzumhur
1.56Tip and bets
Djuhmur struggles on hard courts. Damir’s playing style is not suited for this surface. Therefore, he is unlikely to achieve significant results in the upcoming match. Moreover, he has already faced Monfils on hard courts twice and lost to the Frenchman both times.
Our prediction is a Monfils victory with a spread of (-4) games at odds of 1.76
Total Bet
Monfils and Dzumhur have faced each other three times in their careers. All three encounters ended with a low total. We anticipate that their upcoming match will follow suit and also conclude with a low total.
Our second prediction is under 22 games with odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In three out of Dzumhur's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We expect Dzumhur's upcoming encounter with Monfils to also start with a low-scoring first set.
Prediction - under 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.99
