LiontipsPaul vs Dimitrov. Prediction and bets on the ATP Stockholm match
Command Analysis
Current form
Paul won the semi-final of the tournament in Stockholm against Stan Wawrinka (6-3, 6-2). In the confrontation with the Swiss, he hit two aces, converted three break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. Tommy has not lost a single game in seven matches played on indoor hard courts this season.
Professional qualities
Paul is different from many of his compatriots in that his game is not limited to a strong serve and forehand. He confidently controls the baseline, moves well around the court and changes the direction of his shots with ease. Tommy skillfully chooses the moment to go on the attack, coming forward to finish the rally either from the half-court or at the net, which makes his game more variable.
Current indicators in the tour
Paul is close to debuting in the top 10 of the world rankings, but for now he is in 13th place. The American managed to win two trophies this season. He won the indoor tournament in Dallas and won the grass tournament in Queens. Tommy now has three ATP trophies won in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Paul has played four tiebreaks in his last five matches.
Current form
Dimitrov beat Tallon Griekspoor (2-6, 7-5, 6-4) in the semi-finals of the tournament in Stockholm. Grigor hit eight aces, converted three break points and lost three games on his serve during the match against the representative of the Netherlands. On indoor hard courts, the Bulgarian has recorded ten wins and two losses this year.
Professional qualities
Dimitrov is an attacking tennis player who has a powerful serve. His forehand is one of his main weapons, and his one-handed backhand, although unstable, can speed up the pace and put his opponent in a difficult position. Indoors, Grigor uses his strengths to the maximum.
Current indicators in the tour
Dimitrov is currently ranked number ten in the world. The Bulgarian was once in the top three. This season started quite successfully for Grigor - he won the title in Brisbane right away. This was his ninth ATP title in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
In the first set, 7 of Dimitrov last 10 matches have seen fewer than 9.5 games played.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Dimitrov 5 previous matches
1.89Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Paul last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.33Tip and bets
Dimitrov has a bit more experience in this pair, of course. However, Paul is good on fast courts - he confidently uses his tight serve and powerful forehand on this surface. In addition, he has the last face-to-face meeting with the Bulgarian. We give preference to the American in the upcoming final.
Our prediction is Paul victory with odds of 1.74
Bet on total
Since we are talking about the final, in which two tennis players who are currently approximately equal in terms of playing level will meet, then, most likely, we should expect a fight. Most likely, the winner in this pair will be determined by the results of three sets.
The second forecast is total over 22 games for odds of 1.84
Bet on the first set
Three of Dimitrov last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. Grigor upcoming match against Paul will likely also start with a low first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.22
