LiontipsMonteiro vs Kubler. Australian Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Monteiro took part in the United Cup team competition last week. He played two matches in the group stage, losing to Zhizhen Zhang and then to Alexander Zverev in two sets. Last season, the Brazilian had 34 wins and 18 losses on open hard courts.
Professional qualities
Monteiro is a player with an energy-consuming style of play, which is not always suitable for fast surfaces. Although he has a powerful serve, his weak point is the backhand, which often fails in rallies. Another problem for the Brazilian is receiving the first serve. Thiago feels most comfortable on clay. He can hit the ball from the back line for a long time, while waiting for the perfect moment to attack or for an opponent to make a mistake.
Current indicators in the tour
Monteiro finished last season ranked 109th in the world. The Brazilian, known for his performances on clay surfaces, spent the year without winning any titles, but managed to show himself well in some tournaments. In particular, he managed to get from the qualification to the third round of the Masters in Rome. And he also reached the semi-finals of the Challenger in Salzburg. During his career, the 30-year-old Brazilian, we note, has won 14 titles.
Interesting facts for betting
Monteiro losing streak now stands at three fights.
Current form
Last week, Kubler failed to qualify for the tournament in Brisbane. In the first round of the selection, the Australian lost to Luc Pouille. Last season, on open hard courts, Jason won eight matches and lost four.
Professional qualities
Kubler missed most of the 2023 season due to a knee injury. Now the Australian is actively gaining shape to return to his previous level as soon as possible. Jason is most dangerous on hard courts. He moves well around the court and skillfully uses his strengths. Kubler has a good forehand and a reliable backhand. His serve is not the strongest, but it is accurate and, most importantly, stable.
Current indicators in the tour
Kubler played just 12 matches last season. He missed most of the tournaments due to a knee injury, which is why he is currently ranked 638th in the world, although he was once 63rd. The 31-year-old Australian last won a title in 2023 - then he won the grass challenger in Ilkley. For him, it was the 21st trophy of his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Kubler has won four of his last six matches.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Kubler 5 previous matches
1.61Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Monteiro last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.39Tip and bets
Kubler missed quite a lot of time due to a knee injury. For now, the Australian is getting back into shape and trying to return to his former playing condition as quickly as possible. However, we do not think that Jason is ready to compete at a high level, even against the specialized clay court player Monteiro.
Our prediction is Monteiro victory with odds of 2.22
Bet on total
Monteiro and Kubler have met twice in their careers. In 2023, they played a face-to-face match at the Miami Masters, where the Brazilian tennis player beat Jason in two sets. We believe that the upcoming match between them will also be played in two sets.
The second forecast is total under 24 games for odds of 1.78
Bet on the first set
Three of Kubler last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. We expect the upcoming encounter against Monteiro to also start with a "top" first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.49
