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Utiyama vs Hassan. ATP Almaty Match Prediction
Utiyama and Hassan will face off on October 14 in the qualification final of the tournament in Almaty. Utiyama has been showcasing impressive form lately, while Hassan is experiencing a dip in performance. The Japanese player is known for his powerful serve, aggressive shots, and ability to control the game on the court. These attributes, combined with his current form, give him a notable edge in the upcoming match. What bets should you consider for this matchup? Find out in our expert analysis.
Command Analysis
Yasutaka Uchiyama
JapanCurrent Form
Utiyama triumphed in the first round of the qualifiers in Almaty, defeating Ergi Kirkin with a score of 7-6, 6-3. The Japanese player delivered eight aces, converted one break point, and didn’t lose a single game on his serve. This season, Yasutaka has recorded three wins and two losses on indoor hard courts.
Professional Skills
A key aspect of Utiyama's game is his powerful and precise first serve. His strong forehand and reliable baseline play allow him to confidently earn points during rallies. Yasutaka feels most comfortable on hard courts, where he competes significantly more than on other surfaces.
Current Tour Statistics
Utiyama is currently ranked 135th in the world, outside the top 100, although he once held the 78th position. This season, he has found success in two hard court tournaments, clinching victories in Busan and Zhangjiagang. To date, Utiyama has secured 16 career titles.
Betting Insights
In his last ten matches, Utiyama has achieved wins against Cressy and Rune, and he also took a set from Cilic.
Benjamin Hassan
LebanonCurrent Form
Hassan overcame Denis Evtseyev in the first round of the qualification tournament in Almaty with a score of 6-2, 6-4. During the match, he recorded seven aces, converted four break points, and dropped one game on his serve. This victory marks Hassan's second win on indoor hard courts this season, despite three losses.
Professional Qualities
Hassan favors slow surfaces, frequently competing on clay courts, particularly in Challenger tournaments. He demonstrates the ability to keep rallies going and strikes confidently with both his forehand and backhand, while his serve can occasionally serve as a potent weapon. However, one of Benjamin's weaknesses remains his return game, which often hinders his chances for higher achievements.
Current Tour Statistics
As of now, Hassan is ranked 208th in the world. His best performance this year came on clay. In March, he reached the semifinals at a Challenger in Girona, and in August, he made it to the semifinals of a tournament in Bonn.
Betting Insights
Seven of Hassan's last ten matches were decided in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Type Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 of Utiyama's last 5 matches, the on-court events unfolded in this way
2.22Bet Type No Tie-Break in Match
This bet has been successful in 4 of Hassan's last 5 matches
1.49Tip and bets
Utiyama is currently in outstanding form, while his opponent from Lebanon has struggled with consistency recently. Furthermore, Yasutaka has a clear edge in power play and the ability to dictate the pace of the match. These elements, combined with his current performance, position him as the favorite in the upcoming clash.
Our prediction is a victory for Utiyama with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.93
Total Bet
Utiyama is the clear favorite in this matchup. Hassan hasn't enjoyed much success on hard courts this season, so it's unlikely he will achieve a significant result in the upcoming match.
Our second prediction is a total of under 22 games with odds of 1.94
First Set Bet
In Hassan's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. We expect that Benjamin's forthcoming match against Utiyama will also start with a "low-scoring" first set.
Our prediction is a total of under 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.99
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