LiontipsDiaz-Acosta vs. Baez. Prediction and bets on the ATP Auckland match
Command Analysis
Current form
Diaz-Acosta unexpectedly beat Cameron Norrie (6-2, 6-3) in the first round of the competition in Auckland. During the match against the Briton, Facundo made one ace, converted five break points and lost two games on his serve. The Argentine has two wins and two losses in the new season.
Professional qualities
Diaz-Acosta is a clay-court player with a well-developed tactical arsenal for playing on slower courts. He excels at combining baseline play with drop shots and well-timed trips to the net. His defensive style minimizes unforced errors, making him a tough opponent in long rallies. However, on fast hard courts, his game is less efficient and he has a harder time adapting, which makes his success in these tournaments questionable.
Current indicators in the tour
Diaz-Acosta is ranked 78th in the world. The Argentine tennis player has won nine trophies in his career. He won one of them last season. On clay, his specialty, he won a major tournament in Buenos Aires last February, where Facundo beat Nicolas Jarry in the final.
Interesting facts for betting
Diaz-Acosta has won just three of his last ten games.
Current form
Baez has not yet played an official match this season. Last year, he won five times and lost nine times on open hard courts. Sebastian ended the last season with seven losses in a row. The last one was against Jannik Sinner in November at the Davis Cup.
Professional qualities
Baez is a classic counter-attacking clay court player with exceptional receiving skills. The Argentine has excellent footwork, allowing him to run to the most difficult balls and counter-attack even when he seems to be losing control of the rally. His fighting spirit helps him endure the toughest matches and fight until the last rally. However, his weak serve puts him at a disadvantage on fast surfaces.
Current indicators in the tour
In the world rankings, Baez is currently ranked 28th. Last season, Sebastian won two tournaments. He won titles in Rio de Janeiro and Santiago one after another. During his career, the Argentine has won 17 trophies, six of which are ATP categories.
Interesting facts for betting
Baez's losing streak is now seven games.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Baez's last 5 matches
2.29Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 Diaz-Acosta matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.31Tip and bets
Baez needs game practice ahead of the Australian Open. It is clear that Sebastian has not had many achievements on hard courts in his career. However, he has beaten Diaz-Acosta four times in his career. We believe that he will be able to deal with his compatriot in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is a victory for Baez with odds of 1.94
Bet on total
Diaz-Acosta and Baez have met five times in their careers. The last three meetings between them were played in two sets. Most likely, the upcoming match between them will be played in two sets.
The second betting tip is total under 23 games for odds of 1.89
Bet on the first set
Three of Baez's last five matches have seen the first set go to more than 9.5 games, and the upcoming match against Diaz-Acosta is likely to start with a similarly high first set.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.81
