Kepfer vs. Carballeas Baena. ATP Antwerp Match Prediction
Kepfer and Carballes Baena will clash on October 14 in the first round of the tournament in Antwerp. Carballes Baena has already showcased his dominance over Kepfer this season, having triumphed at the home event in Madrid. The Spaniard is well-acquainted with the German's playing style. Will he be able to outplay Dominik once again? Our analysis and betting tips for this match can be found in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Dominik Koepfer

Current Form
Keppfer last stepped onto the court in an official match at the US Open in late August. He did not progress beyond the opening round, losing to Alexander Shevchenko. This season on indoor courts, the German has played only three matches, winning two of them.
Professional Qualities
Keppfer is an all-round tennis player, equally comfortable on any surface. As a lefty, he enjoys a slight edge on the court. His varied technical skills enable him to dictate the pace of the match. His powerful serve, sharp two-handed backhand, and surprising drop shots are trademarks of the German's game.
Current Tour Stats
Keppfer is currently ranked 82nd in the world. He has previously been within the top 50. This season, Dominic secured one title, claiming victory at the Canberra Challenger in January, marking the ninth trophy of his career.
Interesting Betting Facts
In 4 out of his last 5 matches, there were more than 22 games played in the first set.

Roberto Carballes Baena

Current Form
Cabalés Baena recently showcased solid performance at the Masters in Shanghai, reaching the third round. As of this season, he has yet to compete on indoor hard courts.
Professional Skills
Cabalés Baena is a defensive specialist, drawing opponents into lengthy rallies and capitalizing on their mistakes. His impressive drop shots and sliced strikes enhance his game. However, his inconsistent serve remains Roberto's major weakness.
Current Tour Performance
On his preferred clay surface this season, Cabalés Baena secured two titles, first triumphing in Braunschweig and later winning at home in Seville. He currently holds 24 career titles and ranks 54th in the world standings.
Interesting Betting Insights
In his last 14 matches, Cabalés Baena suffered only three defeats.
Trends
Bet Set Efficiency: 2>1
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Kephers' games unfolded according to this pattern
2.32Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has won in 3 of the last 5 matches for Carbales Baena
1.48Tip and bets
Carballes Baena knows how to outplay Keffer. He defeated the German this season on home courts in Madrid. We believe that in the upcoming match the victory will go to Roberto, even though it will be his first indoor match of the season.
Our prediction is a win for Carballes Baena at odds of 2.11
Total Bet
This season, the only direct clash between the players occurred at the Madrid tournament, which finished in three sets. We anticipate that the upcoming match between Keppfer and Carballes Baena will also be a high-scoring affair.
Our second prediction is over 22 games total with odds of 1.83
First Set Bet
In three of Roberto Carballes Baena's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We expect the upcoming match against Keppfer to also start with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.78