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Zhang vs Zverev. United Cup Match Prediction
Zhang and Zverev will meet on December 30 in the group stage of the United Cup tournament. Although Zverev is certainly the favorite of the upcoming meeting, Zhang can spring a surprise. Zhiren has demonstrated stable progress and has a powerful serve, which will allow him to create problems for the German tennis player. What bets should you pay attention to in this pair? - find out in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Zhizhen Zhang
ChinaCurrent form
Zhang faced Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the United Cup group stage and confidently beat him in two sets (6-3, 6-0). During the match, the Chinese tennis player served ten aces, converted four break points and did not lose a single game on his serve.
Professional qualities
Zhang uses his anthropometric data to the fullest, which helps him serve effectively. Although he cannot boast of many aces, his serve allows him to quickly seize the initiative on the court and control rallies. If he does not manage to finish with a smash, he knows how to adapt and deliver the decisive blow at the right moment.
Current indicators in the tour
Zhang is in the top 50 and is currently ranked 45. Zhizhen did not win any trophies last season, but he played in one final - he reached the final match at his home tournament, which was held in Hangzhou.
Interesting facts for betting
Zhang has only won one game in his last seven matches.
Alexander Zverev
GermanyCurrent form
Zverev beat Thiago Monteiro in two sets (6-4, 6-4) at the start of the United Cup. Alexander served 11 aces, converted two break points and did not lose a single game on his serve in the match against the Brazilian.
Professional qualities
Zverev main asset is his two-handed backhand, which is considered one of the best on tour. However, without a reliable serve and forehand, he will not be able to achieve his best results. His consistent delivery is key to his game, as it is what allows him to win many easy points.
Current indicators in the tour
Zverev won two titles last season. On clay, he won the Masters in Rome. And indoors, the German tennis player won the Masters in Paris. During his career, Alexander has won 23 ATP titles. He is currently in second place in the world rankings.
Interesting facts for betting
Zverev has won 14 of his last 17 matches.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Zhang last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.18Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Zverev 5 previous matches
2.25Tip and bets
Zhang looked more convincing than Zverev in the match against Monteiro. Of course, Alexander is the favorite of the upcoming match, but most likely, he will not achieve an easy victory. We expect that Zhizhen will be able to cling to a positive handicap in the confrontation with the German.
Our prediction is Zhang victory with a handicap of (+5) games at odds of 1.78
Bet on total
Both players have a good first serve in their arsenal. The match will most likely be filled with a lot of aces and most likely many games will be played.
The second forecast is total over 22 games for odds of 1.89
Bet on the first set
Three of Zverev last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, and his upcoming match against Zhang 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 1.79
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