LiontipsWawrinka vs Nakashima. Prediction and bets on the ATP Stockholm match
Command Analysis
Current form
Wawrinka played his last tournament at the Masters in Shanghai. In that competition, Stan only managed to overcome the starting round - he beat Giovanni Mpeshi, but then lost to Flavio Cobolli. The Swiss has not played on indoor hard courts yet this season.
Professional qualities
With age, Wawrinka has lost speed and stamina, but on indoor hard courts, these playing characteristics are not so necessary. Here, he does not need to move much, which is compensated by his powerful attacking game. Stan has a strong first serve and hitting power from both sides. Particularly noteworthy is his one-handed backhand, which many experts call one of the best in the history of tennis.
Current indicators in the tour
Wawrinka is a former world number three, but this season has not been the best for the Swiss, so at the moment he is in the world rankings outside the second hundred. It should be noted that Stan has not yet reached the second round in any tournament this year.
Interesting facts for betting
Wawrinka has not reached the quarterfinals once this season.
Current form
Nakashima left the recent Masters in Shanghai following the results of the opening match - he lost to Yosuke Watanuki in two sets. On indoor hard courts, the American has 11 wins and four losses this season.
Professional qualities
Nakashima is different from the typical American tennis player. Although he relies on serve and attack, his footwork and ability to control the game from the baseline are also impressive. He prefers to stay in rallies rather than immediately run to the net. His forehand is sharp, and his two-handed backhand is stable and has minimal errors.
Current indicators in the tour
Nakashima has one trophy under his belt this season. The American successfully played at the hardcourt challenger in Tenerife in mid-January. This was Brandon eighth career title. Nakashima is currently ranked 38th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Nakashima has a good record on indoor hard courts this season, with 11 wins and four losses.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has paid off in 3 of Nakashima last 5 matches
2.28Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Wawrinka last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.37Tip and bets
Nakashima has been playing well indoors this season. He has played the final in Koblenz and two semi-finals at other challengers. We believe that Brandon will perform well in Stockholm as well - Wawrinka, who is not in the best shape, should not be a big problem for him at the start.
Our prediction is Nakashima victory with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.97
Bet on total
Wawrinka hasn't had a good season - Stan hasn't reached any tournaments beyond the second round this year. We think his performance in Stockholm will also be short and quick.
The second forecast is total under 23 games with odds of 1.83
Bet on the first set
Four of Nakashima last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, and we expect Brandon upcoming match against Wawrinka to also start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.61
