Kazo vs Umber: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Kazo and Humber will collide on October 4 in the second round of the Shanghai tournament. In this upcoming match, Humber is clearly the favorite against Kazo. Arthur has struggled this season compared to Hugo, who is on the rise after reaching the finals in the recent Tokyo tournament. What betting options should you consider for this matchup? Find out in our expert prediction.

Command Analysis

Arthur Cazaux

Current Form
Arthur Kazo kicked off his Masters campaign in Shanghai with a victory over Marin Cilic (6-4, 6-4). In his match against the Croatian, Kazo recorded six aces, converted three break points, and lost only one game on his serve. This season, the French player boasts 19 wins and 12 losses on outdoor hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Arthur Kazo is a versatile tennis player with an impressive skill set. His powerful forehand, consistent two-handed backhand, and sharp serve form the backbone of his game. He skillfully blends power with precision, forcing opponents into mistakes. Despite some minor dips in form, his game intelligence and ability to read opponents allow him to defeat even seasoned challengers.
Current Tour Statistics
Kazo is ranked in the top 100 and currently sits at 92 in the world. This season, he has performed well on outdoor hard courts, capturing one title - he claimed victory at the challenger in Noumea in January. This marked Kazo's sixth career title.
Betting Insights
In 6 of his last 10 matches, Kazo has seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set.

Ugo Humbert

Current Form
Ugo Humbert arrived in Shanghai after a solid week in Tokyo. Last week, he reached the finals at the Tokyo tournament, where he fell to his fellow countryman Arthur Fils. This year, the French player has recorded 17 wins against eight losses on outdoor hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Humbert is a talented tennis player known for his powerful serve, which enables him to control the game on court. However, to truly excel on the tour, he must refine his overall play. He has been making too many unforced errors in recent matches, although it's worth noting that he is also strong on return.
Current Tour Performance
Humbert is currently ranked 18th in the ATP rankings, placing him in the top 20. This year, he has secured two titles on hard courts, winning in Marseille and Dubai. Throughout his career, he has claimed six ATP titles.
Interesting Betting Facts
Humbert has won 7 out of his last 10 matches against fellow countrymen.
Trends
Bet Set performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches Kazoo's games followed this pattern
2.32Bet No tiebreak in match
This bet was successful in 3 of Umber's last 5 matches
1.88Tip and bets
Kazo is undoubtedly outclassed by Umber. Arthur's season is significantly worse compared to his compatriot, making his victory in the upcoming match unlikely. This is especially true considering Hugo's current form, having recently reached the finals in Tokyo.
Our prediction is Umber to win with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.86
Total Bet
Umber stands out as the clear favorite in this matchup. Throughout the season and currently, Hugo is outperforming his compatriot. We believe this match won't drag on for long.
The second prediction is a total under 22 games with odds of 1.89
First Set Bet
In three of Umber's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We anticipate that Hugo's upcoming clash against Cazo will also start with a low-scoring first set.
Prediction - total under 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.99