LiontipsNishikori - Kruger: prediction and bets on the ATP Houston match
Command Analysis
Current form
Nishikori has not played a single match on clay this season. Last year, the Japanese veteran scored five wins and three losses on clay courts. Kay played his last tournament in Phoenix, where he reached the semifinals.
Professional qualities
Nishikori may not be as fast as he used to be due to his age, but the Japanese is still eager to play. Last season, he won the title in Helsinki. This season, Kay played in the finals in Hong Kong. Nishikori is an intelligent tennis player who knows how to competently build a game against one opponent or another.
Current indicators in the tour
Nishikori is a former world number four. The 35-year-old Japanese is currently ranked 66th in the world rankings. During his career, Kay has won 22 trophies, including 12 ATP titles. Last year, Nishikori won the Indore in Helsinki.
Interesting facts for betting
4 of Nishikori's last 5 matches have been played in two sets.
Current form
Kruger made his way to the main draw in Houston through qualifying. Toby Kodata passed Mitchell on the bounce and beat Patrick Zahrai in two games. Last season, the American had nine wins and seven losses on clay.
Professional qualities
Kruger has played most of his matches on the open hard court. The American feels as comfortable as possible on this surface. Although his technique is imperfect, Mitchell has a solid forehand and a good solid first serve in his arsenal.
Current indicators in the tour
Kruger won two challengers last season - he won competitions in Indian Wells and Little Rock. In total, the 31-year-old American has won nine trophies in his career. Mitchell is currently ranked 141st in the world rankings.
Interesting facts for betting
Kruger has only three wins in his last ten matches.
Trends
Kruger'sbetwith a handicap (+6.5)
Kruger has won with a handicap (+6.5) in games in the last 10 matches.
1.28The 1st setbetis Nishikori's victory
Kruger lost the 1st set in 5 of the last 6 matches.
1.35Tip and bets
The courts in Houston are dirt, but they are fast. In such conditions, Nishikori should feel most comfortable. Kay loves fast tennis, where he can actively use his powerful forehand. We are betting on the victory of the Japanese in this match.
Our prediction is that Nishikori will win with a handicap of (-4) games by a factor of 1.77
Bet on the total
Mitchell shouldn't cause any serious problems for Nishikori in the upcoming match. The American is unstable this season, and therefore it is unlikely that he will be able to impose a fight on Kay this year. the duel.
The second betting tip is a total of less than 22 games for a coefficient of 1.75
Bet on the first set
In three of Kruger's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. Most likely, the upcoming meeting against Nishikori will also start with the riding of the first game.
The betting tip is a total of more than 9.5 games in the first set for a coefficient of 1.88
