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Goffin vs Rune. ATP Basel Match Prediction
Goffin and Rune will meet in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Basel on October 25. Once considered one of the main contenders for the title of the heir to the "Big Three", Rune is currently going through hard times. Youthful maximalism and instability prevent the Dane from showing stable results. Will Holger be able to step into the semifinals of the competition in Basel? - the analysis of the upcoming match and bets on it are in our forecast.
Command Analysis
David Goffin
BelgiumCurrent form
Goffin defeated Hugo Humbert (3-6, 6-1, 7-6) in the second round match of the tournament in Basel. David hit five aces, converted two break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the Frenchman. Let us recall that the Belgian is a lucky loser. This season, he has nine wins and five losses indoors.
Professional qualities
Goffin was one of the fastest players on tour in his prime, combining incredible walking speed with lightning-fast returns. This gave him a significant advantage in rallies even against stronger opponents. David was also a versatile player, able to adapt to any surface conditions. Now in his 30s, he has lost some of his former speed, but compensates for this with a high level of tennis intelligence, choosing his positions and the direction of his shots wisely.
Current indicators in the tour
Goffin has had a good season with 47 wins and 26 losses, and one trophy to his name - he won the Ilkley Grass Challenger. The former world number seven is currently ranked 54th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Goffin has lost four of his last five ATP quarterfinals.
Holger Rune
DenmarkCurrent form
Rune beat Dominik Stricker (6-3, 7-6) in the second round match of the competition in Basel. Holger served ten aces, converted two break points and lost one game on his serve during the match. The Dane has five wins and three losses indoors this season.
Professional qualities
Rune has an enviable level of physical fitness, which allows him to cover the entire court, reach difficult balls and respond with solid shots from both sides. He plays rallies from a position of strength, often pushing opponents off the court with a powerful forehand and a stable two-handed backhand. In addition, Holger is not afraid to take risks at key moments, which allows him to finish rallies in his favor with unexpected shots.
Current indicators in the tour
Rune is having a trophy-less season, but he has one final under his belt this year. He reached the final at the Brisbane tournament, where he lost to Grigor Dimitrov. The Dane is currently ranked 14th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Rune played in the semi-finals on the courts of Basel last year, and in the final the year before.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Goffin last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.37Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Rune 5 previous matches
1.89Tip and bets
It seems to us that Goffin has already demonstrated his best at the tournament in Basel - he beat the strong Arnaldi and Humbert. The aged Belgian is unlikely to have enough strength for another feat. It will definitely be very, very difficult for him to resist Rune powerful attacking game.
Our prediction is a win for Rune with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.75
Bet on total
We expect that this match will be dictated by Rune, who is considered a clear favorite in this match. We expect that this meeting will not go beyond two sets.
The second forecast is total under 22 games for odds of 2.03
Bet on the first set
Three of Rune last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. Holger upcoming encounter with Goffin is also likely to start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.73
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