LiontipsCilic vs Muller. Prediction and bets on the ATP Belgrade match
Command Analysis
Current form
Cilic played in the Paris Masters last week, where things ended rather quickly for him - he lost to Arthur Fils in the first round. On indoor hard courts this season, the Croatian has two defeats in two matches.
Professional qualities
Cilic stands out with his powerful forehand and strong serve, which make him a dangerous opponent. The Croatian plays carefully with his backhand, trying not to take risks, and sometimes uses slice shots to disrupt his opponent rhythm. Marin also looks confident at the net, but his main weakness is his movement on the court, which has only worsened with age.
Current indicators in the tour
Cilic is slowly returning to action after a knee injury that sidelined him for six months. The former world number three is currently ranked 203 in the world. This season, we recall, Marin won the title in Hangzhou, which was his 21st ATP trophy in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
After winning the tournament in Hangzhou, Cilic suffered four defeats in a row.
Current form
Muller tried to get into the main draw of the competition in Paris last week, but he lost to Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round of qualifying. The Frenchman has three wins and four losses indoors this season.
Professional qualities
Müller prefers a counter-attacking style. In some situations, he does not hesitate to switch to deep defense, which helps him wait for his opponent to make mistakes. The French tennis player has a wide arsenal of strokes, including high-quality slices and drop shots. The Frenchman is known for his stable game and rarely makes unforced errors, trying to avoid unnecessary risks.
Current indicators in the tour
Muller is currently ranked 68th in the world. Alexander has one trophy to his credit this season - in August, he won the challenger in San Marino on his specialty clay.
Interesting facts for betting
Seven of Muller last 10 matches have ended in straight sets.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Cilic last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.28Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has paid off in 3 of Muller 5 previous matches
1.71Tip and bets
Muller is undoubtedly a talented tennis player, but his game on hard and indoor courts leaves much to be desired. The Frenchman clearly feels uncomfortable on fast surfaces, where his strengths are not so pronounced. On the contrary, Cilic reveals himself in all his glory on such courts. His powerful serve and strong forehand become decisive in most matches.
Our prediction is Cilic victory with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 2.05
Bet on total
Cilic had plenty of time to rest well before the tournament in Belgrade. It time for the Croatian to get back on the winning track. He has a convenient opponent for this. We expect him to beat Muller in two sets.
The second forecast is total under 23 games for odds of 1.81
Bet on the first set
Four of Muller last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. We expect Alexander upcoming match against Cilic to also start with a "top" first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.89
