LiontipsTiafoe vs Safiullin: Predictions and Betting Odds for the ATP Shanghai Match on October 8, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
In the second round of the Shanghai Masters, Tiafoe defeated Yi Zhou with a score of 6-2, 6-4. During the match against the Chinese player, Francis served five aces, converted three break points, and did not drop a single game on his serve. This marks Tiafoe's 21st win on outdoor hard courts this season against 14 losses.
Professional Qualities
Tiafoe is an aggressive player. His powerful forehand with heavy topspin is a genuine weapon, keeping his opponents on high alert. He complements his game with a sharp first serve that allows him to dictate the pace right from the start of the rally.
Current Tour Stats
At present, Tiafoe is ranked 17th in the world and is outside the top ten. This season has been solid for the American. Although he hasn't secured a title yet, he has reached two finals - one on clay in Houston and another on outdoor hard courts in Cincinnati.
Interesting Betting Facts
Seven of Tiafoe's last ten matches have gone over the total.
Current Form
Safiullin secured a victory in the second round of the Shanghai tournament against Alexander Bublik with a score of 6-4, 6-2. In his match against the Kazakh player, Roman delivered seven aces, converted three break points, and did not lose a single game on his serve. This marks his 17th win on outdoor hard courts this season against 13 losses.
Professional Qualities
Safiullin is a versatile tennis player capable of performing well on any surface. His success in challengers demonstrates his comfort on both fast hard courts and clay. His aggressive playing style, powerful shots, and reliable serve make him a formidable opponent for any player.
Current Tour Performance
Due to a poor showing in the first half of the season, Safiullin has dropped out of the top 50 in the world rankings and currently sits at 61st place. He has one trophy to his name this season, having won the Cary Challenger in mid-August, marking the 24th title of his career.
Interesting Betting Insights
Four out of his last six matches have ended in victories for Safiullin.
Trends
Bet Set Efficiency: 2>1
In 3 out of the last 5 matches, Tiafoe's on-court events followed this trend
2.36Bet Tiebreak in Match - Yes
This bet has been successful in 3 out of the last 5 matches for Safiullin
1.76Tip and bets
Safiullin is in great shape, which certainly allows him to aim for a strong performance in the upcoming match against Tiafoe. On outdoor hard courts this season, he has already defeated Shelton, Popyrin, and Wawrinka. We suggest taking a chance and backing the Russian for victory over Frances.
Our prediction is a Safiullin win at odds of 2.27
Total Bet
This match is expected to be a lengthy affair given the current form of the tennis players. Safiullin is in good shape and ready to challenge the favorite Tiafoe. We anticipate this encounter will be decided in three sets.
Our second prediction is over 22 games at odds of 1.84.
First Set Bet
In three of Safiullin's last five matches, the first set featured more than 9.5 games. We believe the upcoming showdown between Roman and Tiafoe will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.61.
