LiontipsBonzi vs Passaro. Australian Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Bonzi beat David Goffin (6-1, 6-2, 7-6) in the first round of the Australian Open. Benjamin hit 12 aces, converted seven break points and lost three games on his serve during the match against the Belgian. The Frenchman has won seven games and lost two games on open hard courts this season.
Professional qualities
Bonzi is a player whose game is quite straightforward and focused on aggression. His strong point is his forehand, which he likes to actively exchange, developing a high tempo in rallies. His serve with spin brings him many aces, but his backhand is less stable and he often makes mistakes, especially in tense situations.
Current indicators in the tour
Bonzi is ranked 64th in the world. The Frenchman was once in the top 50. Benjamin has won 22 trophies in his career. Last season, he won the Challengers in Winnipeg, Roanne and Saint-Brieuc, and also won an ATP trophy, winning the indoor tournament in Metz.
Interesting facts for betting
Bonzi won 45 of 72 matches against players outside the world top 100 last season.
Current form
Passaro advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after Grigor Dimitrov retired at 5-7, 1-2. In 1 hour and 3 minutes of play, Francesco served five aces, converted two break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. The Italian has five wins and two losses on open hard courts this season.
Professional qualities
Passaro is an Italian all-rounder who can adapt his game to different opponents. Last season, he demonstrated the ability to effectively alternate between playing at the net and attacking from the baseline. Although he tries to maintain a high tempo and hit powerful shots, this also leads to frequent errors.
Current indicators in the tour
Passaro is currently ranked 104th in the world. This is his highest position. The 24-year-old Italian has won seven trophies in his career. He won two of them last season - he won the clay challengers in Turin and Genoa.
Interesting facts for betting
Passaro has lost 20 of his last 33 matches against players ranked in the world top 100.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Bonzi last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.29Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Passaro previous 5 matches
2.21Tip and bets
Passaro was lucky twice - first he got into the main draw thanks to Fognini, who withdrew due to injury. Then he advanced to the second round due to Dimitrov withdrawal. It is unlikely that the Italian will have any luck against Bonzi. Benjamin is in excellent shape and is showing excellent readiness for the Australian major.
Our prediction is Bonzi victory with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 2.05
Bet on total
Passaro is a clay court player and you shouldn't expect any miracles from him on hard courts. Especially against Bonzi, whose playing style is ideal for fast courts.
The second betting tip is total under 39 games for odds of 1.84
Bet on the first set
Three of Passaro last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, and the upcoming match against Bonzi is likely to start with a top first set as well.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.76
