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Daniil Medvedev vs Aslan Karatsev: Prediction and Betting Tips
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Daniil Medvedev looking to improve on clay
The Russian world number two will look to put his terrible start to the clay season behind his back as he starts his campaign in the 2021 Rome Open with a tricky match against compatriot ad one of the most in-form players on tour Aslan Karatsev.
Medvedev has just one win on clay so far this season. He withdrew from monte Carlo after testing positive to covid. He won a tough three-setter against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round of the Madrid Open but lost Cristian Garin in the third round.
The most improved player on tour, Karatsev looking to shine on clay
The 27-year-old Russian is by far the most improved player on tour from 2020 to 2021. He was a surprise semi-finalist in the Australian Open before losing to the eventual champion Novak Djokovic. Karatsev won his first main tournament in Dubai back in March.
On clay, Aslan Karatsev lost in the second round of the Monte Carlo Open losing to Tsitsipas the champion. The Russian then reached the final Belgrade beating Djokovic on the way but losing the final to Berrettini. He won two matches in Madrid before losing in the ⅛ finals to Bublik. He won his first match here in Rome in the first round.
Key Stats
- Karatsev is on a 7-3 win-loss record on clay in 2021
- 23 games were played in Karatsev’s first-round match
- The last two matches on clay of Medvedev has been played in three sets
- Medvedev has just one win in two matches on clay in 2021
Daniil Medvedev vs Aslan Karatsev Prediction
Looking at the current form of both players, Karatsev is a slight favorite coming into this match. The world number 27 has played more games on clay and has more wins.
Daniil Medvedev lost that form that he was in at the end of last season. But the world number two is expected to get his dorm back and that could be anytime.
We think it will be a close match. Medvedev is a fighter and he won’t give in easily even if he is not on form. We thus predict an over 22.5 total games.
For our second prediction, we will back both players to win a set.
Daniil Medvedev vs Aslan Karatsev Betting Tips
Over 22.5 Total Match Games 1.91 or 10/11 at William Hill
Both Players To Win a Set Yes 2.30 or 13/10 at William Hill
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