LiontipsDjokovic vs Faria. Australian Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Djokovic won a strong-willed victory over Nisesh Basavareddy (4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2) at the start of the Australian Open. Novak hit 23 aces, converted four break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the American. For the Serb, this was the third victory in four matches this season.
Professional qualities
Djokovic remains one of the greatest players in tennis history, and his ability to return serve remains at a high level, despite his age. His ability to read his opponents and react to serves in time makes him one of the most dangerous players on the baseline. However, his serve can be inconsistent at times. At the same time, he is always able to improve and adapt, which makes him a threat on any court.
Current indicators in the tour
Djokovic is the world seventh-ranked tennis player. The Serb has won 99 ATP titles, 24 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal, which he won last season on the clay courts of Paris.
Interesting facts for betting
In Melbourne, we recall, Djokovic is defending last year’s semi-final.
Current form
Faria beat Pavel Kotov (6-1, 6-1, 7-5) in the first round of the Australian Open. Jamie served ten aces, converted six break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. The Portuguese has four wins and one loss on open hard courts this season.
Professional qualities
Faria is a versatile player who can perform well on both clay and hard courts. His height helps him serve, and his strong forehand allows him to attack effectively in rallies. Jamie is not prone to making mistakes unless the pressure is too high, making him a dangerous opponent for players who are unable to maintain a high level of play throughout the match.
Current indicators in the tour
Faria is ranked 125th in the world. The Portuguese has won eight trophies in his career. Last season, he won four hard court futures and won clay court tournaments in Oeiras and Curitiba.
Interesting facts for betting
Faria winning streak is now four games.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Faria 5 previous matches
1.32Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Djokovic last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.12Tip and bets
Djokovic needed time to find his game in his previous match against Basavareddy. In the upcoming match, we think Novak will be quicker. Faria is nowhere near the level of Novak previous opponent, and therefore this match should be calm for the Serb.
Our prediction is Djokovic victory with a handicap of (-9) games at odds of 1.99
Bet on total
We expect that the upcoming match will be under the complete control of Djokovic, who is the clear favorite in this pair. Faria is a good tennis player, but he is unlikely to be able to counter the Serb.
The second betting tip is total under 28 games with odds of 1.89
Bet on the first set
Three of Faria last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games, and it likely that his upcoming match against Djokovic will also start with a low first set.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.44
