Alexander Zverev and Alexei Popyrin are up next to face each other in the round of 16 stage in the Paris Olympics. Alexander Zverve defeated Tomas Machak in the last round, while Alexei Popyrin defeated Stan Wawrinka.
Alexander Zverev had dominated his two meetings against Alexei Popyrin in the past and the odds are looking good for another win for the German here.
Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev heads into the round of 16 and he is set to face Alexei Popyrin. Alexander Zverev comes in as the obvious favorite and every stat points to a win for him in this meeting. He’s defeated Popyrin twice in the past and he hopes to extend his lead even further in this match.
Alexander Zverev had a strong start to the tournament as he defeated Jaume Munar in straight sets, in the round of 64. The match ended with a 6-2,6-2 score. After that, Zverev progressed into the round of 32 and he defeated Tomas Machac in straight sets also, and the scoreline was 6-3,7-5.
Alexei Popyrin
Alexei Popyrin had been in excellent form throughout the tournament and he heads into the round of 16 to face Alexander Zverev. His form and abilities are about to be put to test and the odds are looking tough for him in this match. Alexei Popyrin had lost twice against Alexander Zverev in the past.
Alexei Popyrin recorded a good win against Nicolas Jarry in the first round. He defeated Jarry in straight sets by a 7-3,7-6 score. Afterwards he entered the second round and he defeated Stan Wawrinka in straight sets by a 4-6,5-7 score.
Expert Betting Tips
Looking at Zverev's form, head-to-head record, and experience, he is clearly a favorite to win this match. But if Popyrin can keep his aggression to the fore while cutting down unforced errors, he could make it a very credible challenge. Alexander Zverev will win either in straight or in three if Popyrin manages to take one set due to his aggressive display.
- Under 22 Games at 1.64 Odds
- Alexander Zverev (-4.5) Games Handicap at 1.77 Odds
- Alexander Zverev to Win First Set 6-3 at 4.33 Odds
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