Zverev vs. Popyrin. Olympic Match Forecast
Zverev and Popyrin will meet in the third round of the Olympics in Paris on July 31. What outcome looks most likely in this duel? - read our forecast

Command Analysis

Alexander Zverev

Zverev advanced to the third round of the Olympics in Paris, beating Tomas Machac (6-3, 7-5). In the match against the Czech, Alexander served nine aces, converted four break points and lost two games on his serve. In the first round, the German beat Jaume Munyar. Let us recall that in Paris this season, Zverev managed to secure a place in the final at Roland Garros - in the decisive match, he lost to Carlos Alcaraz.

Alexei Popyrin

Popyrin was stronger than Stan Wawrinka (6-4, 7-5) in the second round of the Paris Olympics. Alexey served eight aces, converted two break points and did not lose a single game on his serve during the match against the Swiss. In the first round, the Australian beat Nicholas Jarry. It should be noted that Popyrin will play on clay for the first time this season in the third round. Alexey's best result this year is the semi-final on hard in Doha.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Popyrin's 5 previous matches
1.26Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Zverev's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.18Tip and bets
Popyrin is demonstrating a good game on clay for the first time this season. However, it seems to us that this is not enough to defeat such a good player Zverev. Let us recall that Alexander reached the final at Roland Garros this year.
Our prediction is Zverev's victory with a handicap of (-5) games for a coefficient of 2.21 in the Fonbet bookmaker
Bet on total
Both head-to-head matches between the tennis players were played in two sets. We believe that the upcoming head-to-head match between Zverev and Popyrin will not be an exception and will also be played in two sets.
The second forecast is total under 21 games for odds of 1.84 in BC Zenit
Bet on the first set
Three of Popyrin's last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. Alexey's upcoming encounter with Zverev will likely also start with a "top" first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.99