Zapata Miralles vs Lajovic: who will get to the quarterfinals?
On July 22, Bernabe Zapata Miralles takes on Dusan Lajovic in the second round of the Croatia Open in Umag. Which tennis player will progress to the quarterfinals? Look out for our answer in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Bernabe Zapata Miralles

Zapata Miralles is a clay court specialist. This season, the Spanish tennis player won 16 victories on this surface and lost 7. In Gstaad, Bernabe started with a victory over Pablo Cuevas, who is over the peak and probably close to finishing his career. Zapata Miralles defeated the Uruguayan athlete in three sets (4-6, 6-2, 6-4). Bernabe hit two aces and got five break points in the match.

Dusan Lajovic

Lajovic arrived in Gstaad after a pretty good performance at the tournament in Hamburg. In Germany, Dusan reached the quarterfinals, where he lost to Pablo Carreno-Busta, the future winner of the trophy, in two sets (6-7, 3-6). In general, Lajovic is having a controversial season - the Serbian tennis player seemed to have a good start this year, and even got to the fourth round of the Australian Open, but then he went into a downturn.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Lajovic has played 2 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.

Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
More than 9.5 games were played in the first set in 3 of Zapata Miralles's last 5 matches.

Tip and bets
Zapata Miralles has an attacking style of tennis. Due to his aggressive play, he certainly can fight for victory in the upcoming match. Lajovic does not like to play under pressure, and we believe that if Zapata Miralles demonstrates his usual tennis, then he has a very good chance to win.
Our prediction - Zapata Miralles to win
Most likely, there will be three sets played today. Although Lajovic is the favourite, it will definitely be a difficult confrontation for him. Zapata Miralles looks very good on clay, so we believe that we are in for a long match.
Second wager - total over 22 games