Vondrousova vs Golubic: prediction for the Billie Jean King Cup
National teams of Czech Republic and Switzerland recorded victories in the first round of the Billie Jean Cup and now teams will determine a winner of the group. In the first match Marketa Vondrousova will play against Belinda Bencic.

Command Analysis

Marketa Vondrousova

Marketa Vondrousova is playing exceptionally well during the autumn part of the season. She reached the semi-final of tournaments at Luxembourg, Chicago and Moscow. Though there was one huge failure. At the Indian Wells tournament Vondrousova suffered a defeat to her today opponent, Viktorija Golubic (1:6, 6:4, 3:6). Now she will have a chance to get revenge.
In the first Billie Jean King Cup battle team of Czech Republic managed to beat Germany by a 2:1 score. Vondrousova recorded an easy victory over Andrea Petkovic (6:1, 6:3).

Viktorija Golubic

Switzerland national team started the Prague tournament with a clear victory over Germany (3:0). Viktorija Golubic recorded a narrow victory over Petkovic in her match (6:4, 7:5).
We should note that Golubic is having one of the best seasons in her career, she is currently at the 45th position in the WTA rankings. Swiss player was not looking well during the autumn tournaments, she was usually losing in the first or in the second round. The only exception was the Indian Wells tournament, in which Golubic reached the third round.
Trends
СтавкаSets total over 2.5 sets
In the only head-to-head match, which was held at Indian Wells. Also in five out of six most recent matches of Golubic three sets were played

СтавкаFirst set: total over 9.5
In three out of five most recent matches of Vondrousova no more than nine games were played in the first set

Tip and bets
Marketa Vondrousova suffered a defeat to Golubic in the recent Indian Wells match, so she will be extremely motivated to get revenge over her opponent at Prague. We think that Vondrousova has a great chance for a victory. Czech player will be supported by local fans, she possesses a powerful serve, so she should be able to earn a point for her national team.
Our prediction - Vondrousova to win with a handicap of (-3.5) games
In the first match of Prague tournament Vondrousova recorded a victory over Petkovic, losing only four games. Czech player needs to record a quick victory, because Golubic is looking well in long matches. We are expecting no more than 20 games to be played in this match.
Our second bet is on total under 20.5 games