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Bellucci vs Zverev: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
On October 5, Bellucci and Zverev will clash in the second round of the Shanghai tournament. Zverev holds the advantage over Bellucci across all playing metrics. Surprises and upsets in this matchup are unlikely as Alexander has been showcasing excellent form this season. Just how effortless will his victory be in the upcoming match? You can explore the betting odds for this encounter in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Mattia Bellucci
ItalyCurrent Form
At the Shanghai Masters, Bellucci defeated Billy Harris with a score of 6-3, 6-4. In this match against the British player, Mattia delivered three aces, converted three break points and lost just one game on his serve. This victory marks his 27th win on outdoor hard courts this season, alongside 14 losses.
Professional Qualities
Bellucci is a notable representative of the emerging Italian tennis scene. As a left-handed player, Mattia poses a greater threat to opponents, particularly given the predominance of right-handers on the tour. Unfortunately, his height of 178 cm limits his potential for aces, but he compensates with strong baseline play and excellent court coverage.
Current Tour Statistics
Currently sitting at 101st in the world rankings, Bellucci has not claimed any titles this season, though he did reach one final at the Challenger event in Cary. In that decisive match, he fell to Roman Safiullin.
Interesting Betting Facts
In his last five matches, Bellucci has finished each in straight sets.
Alexander Zverev
GermanyCurrent Form
Zverev last competed at the Laver Cup in late September, where he claimed victory against Frances Tiafoe. This season, on outdoor hard courts, the German has achieved 27 wins and suffered nine losses.
Professional Qualities
Zverev is one of the most gifted players of his generation, with a formidable serve that stands out in the men's tour. While many players possess strong serves, Zverev's is currently considered the best. He also boasts a super stable and reliable left-hand shot, and numerous experts regard his backhand as one of the finest on tour. However, he struggles significantly with his forehand, which has long been a technical weakness, often hesitating to attack from advantageous positions.
Current Tour Statistics
Zverev is ranked as the third-best player in the world. His top performance this season was at the clay Masters event in Rome, where he secured his 22nd career title.
Interesting Betting Insights
Nine of his last twelve matches on outdoor hard courts have ended in victories for Zverev.
Trends
Bet Tiebreak in Match - Yes
This bet has won in 3 of Zverev's last 5 matches
2.01Bet Set Performance: 2>1
In 3 of Bellucci's last 5 matches, the events on the court followed this scenario
2.7Tip and bets
Zverev is superior to Bellucci in every aspect of the game. We believe this match will not see any surprises, and Alexander will comfortably overcome the Italian player. It’s worth noting that Zverev once reached the finals on the courts of Shanghai.
Our prediction is a Zverev victory with a handicap of (-4) games at odds of 1.88
Bet on Total
Zverev is the favorite, and we believe the upcoming match will tilt in his favor. We anticipate that the match won't be prolonged, and the winner will be decided after two sets.
The second prediction is a total of under 22 games at odds of 1.93
Bet on First Set
In four out of the last five matches, Zverev has played over 9.5 games in the first set. We expect that Alexander's upcoming match against Bellucci will also start with a high-scoring initial set.
The prediction is a total of over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.81
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