Cilic vs Medvedev: prediction for the Roland Garros match

Marin Cilic takes on Daniil Medvedev in the Round of 16 at the 2022 French Open. Who will progress to the quarterfinals? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Marin Cilic

Marin Cilic has confidently passed his opponents and reached the last 16 of the French Open. In the first round of the Major, Cilic crushed Attila Balázs (6-0, 6-1, 6-2). After that, the Croatian tennis player prevailed over Marton Fucsovics (4-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3). In the previous match, Cilic celebrated success over the French veteran Gilles Simon (6-0, 6-3, 6-2).

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev won all three of his matches in straight sets. On his way to the last 16, he ousted Facundo Bagnis (6-2, 6-2, 6-2), Laslo Djere (6-3, 6-4, 6-3), and Miomir Kecmanovic (6-2, 6-4, 6-2). Medvedev doesn't like playing on clay, but he shouldn't be underestimated - the World №2 has found his form and can create problems for any opponent. Medvedev reached the quarterfinals of Roland Garros last year, but lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas (3-6, 6-7, 5-7).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
Cilic hasn't played tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.

Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
In 4 of Medvedev's last 5 matches, no more than 9 games were played in the first set.

Tip and bets
Cilic is a big server and demonstrates a very aggressive attacking brand of tennis, which is why he is an uncomfortable opponent for Medvedev. We believe that the Croatian player will be able to get the upper hand in this matchup.
Our prediction - Cilic to win
Two out of three meetings between Cilic and Medvedev were quite long. We don't expect this match to end quickly, either, and suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 35 games