LiontipsYosuke Watanuki - Elias Imer: prediction and bets on the Kobe ATP match
Command Analysis
Watanuki became the first finalist of the home challenger in Kobe, having won a strong-willed victory over Chun Sin Tsen. The Japanese lost in the first game, but managed to turn the tide of the meeting and confidently won the next two, defeating his opponent in the decisive set (2-6, 6-2, 6-1). On the way to the final, Yosuke showed impeccable play, not giving up a set to Hugo Grenier, Frederico Ferreira Silva and Keilan Bigun.
Elias Imer made it to the finals of the tournament in Kobe, defeating Kaichi Uchida in a three-set match. The Swedish tennis player won the first game, lost in the second, but in the decisive set he was stronger again (6-4, 4-6, 6-3). Imer's path to the finals was not easy - in the quarterfinals he defeated Marc-Andrea Hüsler in three sets, and in the first two rounds his rivals Renta Tokuda and Ryan Peniston withdrew from the matches during the game.
Trends
The 1st setbetis a total of more than 9.5 games
In 3 of Watanuki's last 5 matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set.
1.89The 1st setbetis Watanuki's victory
Watanuki won the 1st set in 3 of the last 5 matches
1.56Bet Effectiveness of sets: 1>2
This is how events unfolded in 3 of Watanuka's last 5 matches.
2.30Tip and bets
Watanuki demonstrates a great level of play on Kobe's home courts. On the way to the finals, the Japanese managed to beat the strong Silva, Grenier and Price. We consider Yosuke to be a clear favorite for the upcoming match, especially considering his incredible history of performances in Kobe - he won the title here twice.
Our prediction is that Watanuka will win with a (-2) game handicap by a factor of 1.98
