LiontipsKovacevic vs Medjedovic. ATP Belgrade Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Kovačević beat Branko Djuric (6-2, 6-2) in the first round of the competition in Belgrade. Aleksandar served 11 aces, converted four break points and did not lose a single game on his serve in the match against the Serb. For the American, this was his second indoor victory this season after four losses.
Professional qualities
Kovacevic has a great serve, which brings a high percentage of aces. In rallies, Aleksandar prefers to play aggressively, relying on a powerful forehand and a sharp one-handed backhand. However, this backhand technique hinders him more in defense, where his game becomes less effective.
Current indicators in the tour
Kovacevic is currently ranked 101st in the world. The American has not had any outstanding results this season. Aleksandar has only played in the quarterfinals twice this year – he reached this stage at tournaments in Los Cabos and Newport.
Interesting facts for betting
Kovacevic has won just two of his last ten games.
Current form
Medjedovic won the first round of the tournament in Belgrade against Brandon Nakashima (3-6, 7-5, 6-3). During the match, Hamad served 16 aces, converted two break points and lost one game on his serve. The Serb has six wins in ten matches indoors this season.
Professional qualities
Medjedovic, although a clay court player, has also shown excellent results on hard courts. His success is largely due to his good serve, which allows him to both get to the net and continue the game from the baseline. The Serb has powerful and deep shots, but his accuracy lets him down, especially in long rallies.
Current indicators in the tour
Medjedovic is currently ranked 156th in the world. Hamad achievements this season include the final of the Challenger in Istanbul. Then, in the decisive match, he lost to Damir Dzumhur.
Interesting facts for betting
Seven of Medjedovic last 10 matches have ended in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Medjedovic 5 previous matches
2.31Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Kovacevic last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.26Tip and bets
Medjedovic has a personal encounter with Kovacevic in Madrid this season and the support of his home crowd in his favour in the upcoming match. Plus, his opponent is clearly not in the best form at the moment - he has won only two of his last ten matches.
Our prediction is a victory for Medjedovic with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 2.17
Bet on total
The only face-to-face match between Kovačević and Medjedović was played in three sets. The upcoming match between the tennis players will most likely be a drawn-out struggle.
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.85
Bet on the first set
Medjedovic last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. Hamad upcoming match against Kovacevic is also likely to start with a low-scoring first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.99
