LiontipsNishioka vs Mochizuki. ATP Yokkaichi Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Nishioka beat Hiroki Moriya (6-4, 6-3) in the first round of the competition in Yokkaichi. Yoshihito hit two aces, converted five break points and lost two games on his serve in the match against his compatriot. For the Japanese, it was his 15th victory on open hard courts this season, with 15 losses.
Professional qualities
Nishioka, a technical and tactically savvy player, compensates for his lack of physical strength with his ability to draw out rallies and change tempo effectively. His main style is counter-attacking, with an emphasis on opening up the court for finishing shots. His left-handed grip gives the Japanese an advantage, especially against opponents with a vulnerable backhand.
Current indicators in the tour
Nishioka is still within the top 100 of the world rankings - he is currently ranked 70th. The Japanese player has one tournament win this season - in July he won the competition in Atlanta. It was his third ATP title.
Interesting facts for betting
Seven of Nishioka last eight matches have ended in straight sets.
Current form
Mochizuki beat James McCabe (7-5, 6-4) in the first round of the Yokkaichi Challenger. Shintaro served one ace, converted five break points and lost three games on his serve during the match. The Japanese player has 18 wins on open hard courts this season and 21 losses.
Professional qualities
Mochizuki has basic skills on fast surfaces, as demonstrated by his victory at the junior Wimbledon. However, at the senior level, he still finds it difficult to compete even with challenger-level players. His main problems are a weak forehand in long rallies and an inconsistent first serve, which makes his game vulnerable against more experienced opponents.
Current indicators in the tour
Mochizuki is ranked 252nd in the world. The Japanese tennis player has never been in the top 100 in his career. Shintaro has played two quarterfinals this season - he reached this stage at tournaments in Playford and Matsuyama.
Interesting facts for betting
Eight of Mochizuki last 10 matches have ended in straight sets.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
This scenario has been recorded in 4 of Mochizuki last 5 matches
2.22Bet Tie-break in the match - no
There has been no tiebreak in Nishioka previous five matches
1.75Tip and bets
Nishioka traditionally has a good end to the season. Yoshihito is certainly aiming to end this year on a high note. The home tournament in Yokkaichi is a good opportunity for that. We consider Nishioka the main contender for the title.
Our prediction is Nishioka victory with a handicap of (-3) at odds of 1.87
Bet on total
We expect that this match will be held under the complete control of Nishioka and he will be able to beat his compatriot with a comfortable score in two sets.
The second forecast is total under 22 games for odds of 1.79
Bet on the first set
Three of Mochizuki last five matches have seen the first set go to more than 9.5 games, and Shintaro upcoming match against Nishioka is likely to start with a top-heavy first set as well.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.71
