Lehecka vs. Shapovalov: ATP Belgrade Match Prediction
Lehecka and Shapovalov to Face Off in Belgrade Semifinal on November 8 <p dir="ltr">Shapovalov has been showcasing impressive indoor performance this season, unlike Lehecka. His remarkable streak of seven wins in the last eight indoor matches stands out. In contrast, Jiri lacks such consistency. Can the Canadian secure a spot in the Belgrade final? - Check out our predictions for the upcoming match.</p>
Match announcement
Jiri Lehecka
Czech RepublicCurrent Form
Lehecka defeated Lukas Klein (3-6, 7-6, 6-3) in the quarterfinals in Belgrade. During the match against the Slovak, Jiri served 11 aces, converted two break points, and lost three service games. This season, Lehecka has seven wins on indoor hard courts with five losses.
Professional Qualities
Lehecka favors an aggressive playing style, with his forehand being a key weapon to pressure opponents. This shot often catches rivals off guard, though his backhand lacks the same impact. While Jiri makes few errors on the backhand, it rarely poses a significant threat.
Current Tour Stats
The victory at the Adelaide tournament is Lehecka's only title this season. It is also his sole ATP category title in his career. Jiri is currently ranked 31st in the world rankings.
Betting Insights
Only 2 of Lehecka's last 10 matches have gone to three sets.
Denis Shapovalov
CanadaCurrent Form
Shapovalov defeated Christopher O'Connell (6-2, 6-2) in the quarterfinals in Belgrade. Against the Australian, Denis served 12 aces, converted four break points, and did not lose a single service game. This season, Shapovalov has 11 wins on indoor hard courts with five losses.
Professional Qualities
Shapovalov is known for his quick reactions on the court. His main strengths are a powerful serve and a sharp forehand, which often pose significant challenges for opponents. The Canadian's one-handed backhand is also dangerous, but Denis lacks mental resilience.
Current Tour Stats
The Belgrade semifinal will be Shapovalov's first semifinal this season. Denis is having a challenging year. He last won a title in 2019. The Canadian is currently ranked 78th in the world.
Betting Insights
Shapovalov is on a five-match winning streak.
Trends
Bet Tiebreak in match - no
This bet won in 4 of Shapovalov's last 5 matches
1.99Bet Set performance: 1>2
In 3 of Lehecka's last 5 matches, events unfolded this way
2.34Tip and bets
Shapovalov cruised to the semifinals, easily defeating Borges and O'Connell in straight sets. Clearly, Denis is in excellent form, making him a strong contender for his first final appearance of the season.
Our prediction - Shapovalov to win at odds of 1.77
Total Bet
Both tennis players are in excellent form for the upcoming match. We are likely in for an extended battle. The match between Lehecka and Shapovalov is expected to go to three sets.
The second prediction is over 23 games total at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In three of Shapovalov's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. It's likely that Denis's upcoming match against Lehecka will also start with a low-scoring first set.
Prediction: under 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 2.01
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