LiontipsLajovic - Skatov: prediction and bets on the match of the Girona ATP
Command Analysis
Current form
Lajovic turned out to be stronger than Alejandro Moro Cañas in the second round of the challenger in Girona - 6-2, 6-2. Dusan did not make a single ace in the confrontation with the Spaniard, realized four break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. In the first round, the Serb passed Henry Squier.
Professional qualities
Lajovic has played the most matches on clay in his career. Dusan prefers slow courts, where his full playing potential is revealed. The Serbian tennis player likes long draws - he feels confident in playing on the back line. In Lajovic's arsenal, it is worth highlighting a good one-handed backhand, which in general can be called one of his main weapons.
Current indicators in the tour
Lajovic is currently in 108th place in the world rankings, although he was once the 23rd racket of the world. During his career, the 34-year-old Serb has won two ATP titles. He completed the last of them in 2023 on the ground in Banja Luka.
Interesting facts for betting
The last three matches with Lajovic ended in two sets.
Current form
Skatov beat Radu Albot 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 in the second round of the challenger in Girona. Timofey made two aces, made three break points and lost four games on his serve in a duel against the Moldovan tennis player.
Professional qualities
Skatov plays careful tennis. He doesn't like to take risks and tries to wait for the opponent's mistakes until the last moment. Such tennis does not always bring results to the representative of Kazakhstan, but on clay courts, where the surface is slow, this approach is generally effective.
Current indicators in the tour
Skatov has never been in the top 100 of the world rankings in his career. He is currently in 175th place. During his career, the 24-year-old representative of Kazakhstan has won five trophies. Last season, he won the dirt challenger in Augsburg.
Interesting facts for betting
Skatov's winning streak totals four matches.
Trends
IT Lajovic'srateis less than 13.5
Lajovic has won less than 13.5 games in the last 10 matches.
1.36The Totalbetis less than 2.5 sets
6 of Lajovic's last 7 matches have been played in two sets.
1.57The Totalbetis less than 21.5
In 6 of Skatov's last 7 matches, less than 21.5 games were played.
1.99The 1st setbetis Skatov's victory
Skatov won the 1st set in the last 4 matches at the tournament in Girona
2.33Tip and bets
Lajovic finally got to his favorite surface and scored two consecutive wins for the first time this season. Dusan is most likely aiming to return to the top 100 of the world rankings as soon as possible, so he will try his best on the courts of Girona.
Our prediction is that Lajovic will win with a handicap of (-2) games by a factor of 1.79
Bet on the total
Lajovic passed both Squier and Moro Cañas without any problems at the challenger in Girona, beating both in two sets. Most likely, the Serb will deal with Skatov just as quickly in two games.
The second betting tip is a total of less than 22 games for a coefficient of 1.89
Bet on the first set
In three of Lajovic's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. Most likely, the upcoming meeting against Skatov will also start with the grassroots first party.
The betting tip is a total of less than 9.5 games in the first set for a coefficient of 1.66
