Martincova vs Cirstea: prediction for the WTA Portoroz match
Less than a month ago Tereza Martincova recorded a victory over Sorana Cirstea at Chicago tournament. On September 16, players will meet each other in Portoroz. Who will record a victory?

Command Analysis

Tereza Martincova

26-year old Tereza Martincova achieved the best result in her career - 60th position in WTA rankings. Czech player reached the final of home tournament in Prague.
Martincova put up an unsuccessful performance at US Open. In the first round she had to play against Victoria Azarenka (4:6, 0:6). Nonetheless, Martincova prepared for the Portoroz tournament and recorded a confident victory over Kucova (6;4, 6:1).

Sorana Cirstea

An experienced Romanian player Sorana Cirstea was at the peak of her form since April to June in 2021 season. She won the title of Istanbul clay tournament, reached the final of Strasbourg tournament and the round of 16 at Roland Garros. Cirstea couldn't maintain that form for a long time and eventually her results went downhill.
In four North American hard tournaments Cirstea won only two matches. In the first match of Portoroz tournament Romanian player recorded a victory over Watson (6:1, 6:3).
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 1=2
In both head-to-head matches this bet was successful

СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
In each of two head-to-head matches Martincova and Cirstea played no more than nine games in the first set

Tip and bets
In two head-to-head matches players exchanged victories. Martincova recorded a victory over Cirstea on hard court less than a month ago at Chicago. We are expecting the same result at Portoroz. We offer to place a bet on Czech player to win.
Our prediction - Martincova to win
Recent head-to-head match at Chicago ended in three sets. We are expecting another long match.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games