Karolina Muchova vs. Malen Helgo. Prediction and bets on the United Cup match

Current form

After an injury and surgery, Muchova returned to the tour only in June and immediately made it to the quarterfinals in Eastbourne at her first tournament. Later, Carolina improved and already in October she managed to get to the final of the US Open. At the last tournament in Ningbo, the Czech tennis player made it to the semifinals. In preparation for the start of the United Cup, Muchova played an exhibition match against Xin Yu Wang, whom she defeated with a score of 6-3, 7-5.

Professional qualities

Karolina is distinguished by her versatility, the ability to dictate her playing conditions to any opponent on any surface. Muchova can at any moment powerfully hit a through ball, use a shortened shot, easily keep the ball in play on the back line, unexpectedly go to the net and score a point.

Current indicators in the tour

Over the past season, Muchova played 29 matches on tour, winning 22 of them. On outdoor hard courts, she has an impressive 15 wins and only four losses.

Interesting facts for betting

• Four of Mukhova last five victories were achieved with an exact score of 2:0 in sets.
• In the Czech tennis player seven previous matches, no more than nine games were played in the first set.

Current form

Helgo has never risen above 317th place in the rankings in her entire long career. It is not surprising that we most often see her at less prestigious tournaments, where she performs with varying success. At the same time, the United Cup is almost the only opportunity for the Norwegian tennis player to prove herself against serious rivals. It is worth noting that at this tournament she always plays to the maximum and avoids major defeats. So, last year Malen was noted for winning sets against Vekic and Garcia, although she did not win any of the three matches she played.

Professional qualities

It is difficult to single out any truly noteworthy qualities in Helgo. Her serve is not the strongest, and she cannot maintain a high tempo in rallies against the background of famous opponents.

Current indicators in the tour

Helgo played 62 matches on tour last season and won 38 of them. On open hard courts, she won 23 of 37 matches. In the world rankings, the Norwegian occupies a modest 404th place.

Interesting facts for betting

• In four of her last five matches, Helgo has not exchanged winning sets with her opponents
• No more than nine games were played in the Norwegian tennis player three previous matches