LiontipsMpeshi vs Menshik. ATP Brisbane Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Mpeshi dealt with Frances Tiafoe (6-4, 7-6) in the second round of the tournament in Brisbane. Giovanni served 20 aces in the match against the American, converted one break point and did not lose a single game on his serve. In the first round, we recall, the Frenchman beat Nick Kyrgios.
Professional qualities
Mpeshi plays mostly on his serve, often taking risks even on his second serve. His shots can exceed 230 km/h. The Frenchman is an excellent net player and has a powerful forehand, but his backhand is one-handed and quite vulnerable. He is not as effective on the backhand, which limits his options at the baseline.
Current indicators in the tour
Mpeshi is ranked 31st in the world. Last season can definitely be considered the best in the French tennis player career. Last year, let us recall, he won five trophies, two of which were ATP category. He won on clay in Lyon, where Giovanni beat Thomas Etcheverry in the final. And he won indoors in Basel, breaking the resistance of Ben Shelton in the decisive match.
Interesting facts for betting
Mpeshi played four tie-breaks in two matches at the tournament in Brisbane.
Current form
Menshik was stronger than Dusan Lajovic (6-3, 6-2) in the second round of the competition in Brisbane. In the confrontation with the Serb, Jakub performed four aces, realized four break points and lost one game on his serve. In the first round, we recall, the Czech tennis player beat Mikhail Kukushkin.
Professional qualities
Menshik serve is his dangerous weapon, although it is not particularly powerful. Nevertheless, the Czech statistics on serves on the fly are quite high. In addition to the serve, Jakub has a confident backhand, which often brings him beautiful winners down the line. He is distinguished by good movement around the court and confidence on the return.
Current indicators in the tour
Menshik is in the top 50 of the world rankings and is ranked 48th. This is his highest position in the rankings so far. Last season, the Czech tennis player played in two finals. At the Challenger held in Canberra, he lost to Dominik Koepfer in the final. And he reached the final at a major tournament in Doha - there he lost to Karen Khachanov.
Interesting facts for betting
7 of Menshik last 10 matches were played in two sets.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Menshik 5 previous matches
1.18Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Mpeshi last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.22Tip and bets
Mpeshi beat the strong Kyrgios and Tiafoe in the Brisbane tournament grid. We believe that Giovanni will cope with Menshik. He has already beaten the Czech in his career - two years ago he beat him in the challenger in Poznan.
Our prediction is Mpeshi victory with odds of 1.88
Bet on total
There is a high probability that the match will be equal and will end in three sets. Menshik is unlikely to be much inferior to Mpeshi in the number of aces served. We expect this duel to be "top-heavy".
The second forecast is total over 25 games for odds of 1.77
Bet on the first set
Three of Menshik last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. The upcoming match against Mpeshi will likely also start with a low-scoring first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.49
