LiontipsKecmanovic vs O'Connell. ATP Belgrade Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Last week, Kecmanovic competed in Paris. In that Masters, he beat Sebastian Baez in the first round, but then lost to Alex De Minaur. On indoor hard courts, the Serb has five wins and four losses this year.
Professional qualities
Kecmanovic is versatile, his style suited to all surfaces. The Serb is reliable in rallies, minimizes mistakes and plays without unnecessary risks. He is stable on the baseline and works effectively on the return, and his forehand is one of his main weapons.
Current indicators in the tour
Kecmanovic is ranked 55th in the world. The Serb has a negative balance of wins and losses this season - 26 against 30. Miomir has played in two quarterfinals this season - he reached this stage in Eastbourne and Stockholm.
Interesting facts for betting
Kecmanovic has played five tie-breaks in his last five matches.
Current form
O'Connell failed in qualifying last week in Paris, but as a lucky loser he still played in the main draw. However, he lost his opening match - in the first round Christopher lost to Karen Khachanov. Indoors this season, the Australian has only one win in five matches.
Professional qualities
O'Connell is a tough opponent for many, including top players. The Australian uses a one-handed backhand, which is his strength, and is a skilled defender, neutralizing powerful serves. He is confident at the net, effectively finishing rallies. But his weakness is a lack of confidence, especially against more famous opponents.
Current indicators in the tour
O'Connell is ranked outside the top 50 in the world at 71. The Australian won the Guangzhou Challenger this year, his 15th career trophy.
Interesting facts for betting
O'Connell has just one win in his last seven matches.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
That bet has paid off in 3 of O'Connell last 5 matches
1.92Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Kecmanovic last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.31Tip and bets
The last face-to-face meeting between the tennis players was won by Kecmanovic. We will probably give him preference in the upcoming match. Especially since Miomir has positive statistics indoors this season, unlike O'Connell.
Our prediction is a victory for Kecmanovic with a handicap of (-2) games at odds of 1.75
Bet on total
The only face-to-face match between the tennis players was played last season in the Adelaide tournament. That match ended in two sets. Most likely, the next meeting between Kecmanovic and O'Connell will also be a "low-scoring" one.
The second forecast is total under 23 games for odds of 1.89
Bet on the first set
Four of O'Connell last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, so expect Christopher upcoming match against Kecmanovic to also start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.67
