As we gear up for the upcoming finals of Wimbledon, the matches are brimming with anticipation and drama. This Friday, July 12, sets the stage for an intriguing semi-final showdown between Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti.
This much-anticipated clash has a plethora of betting opportunities. We've delved into the stats and analysed the matchups to present you with the top bets. Read on for our Djokovic vs Musetti prediction and betting tips.
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Player Form: Both Performing Admirably
Djokovic's season this year has been a rollercoaster ride. Despite his impressive stats, Djokovic has failed to grab a title yet. Injuries have been holding him back, causing early exits and underwhelming performances. However, he seems to have found his groove lately.
At Wimbledon, the Serb kicked off by defeating Vit Kopriva in the first round and Jacob Fearnley in the second. He continued his streak by overwhelming Alexei Popyrin in the third round and moved on to a Round of 16 clash against Holger Rune, whom he dispatched in straight sets. Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals after Alex de Minaur withdrew due to injury.
Musetti has been enjoying a solid season, making an impact on almost all surfaces, including grass. Before Wimbledon, Musetti showcased his dominance on grass at Queen's Club, reaching the finals. However, he fell short of winning the title, tasting defeat at the hands of Tommy Paul.
His performance at Wimbledon has been impressive so far. He sailed through Constant Lestienne and Luciano Darderi in the first two rounds. Musetti battled through five rounds to earn his spot against the titan Djokovic in the semis.
In a thrilling quarter-final match against Taylor Fritz, Musetti pulled off a remarkable upset, triumphing in a gruelling five-setter 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
How the Bookies View It: Djokovic All the Way
Bookmaker Betfred is strongly favouring Djokovic to win the semi-final showdown, making him the favourite at 1/8. Meanwhile, Musetti is sitting at 5/1 to win. Set betting suggests a dominating 3-0 victory for Djokovic, with this result paying 10/11.
Recent Head-to-Head: Djokovic in Complete Control
Djokovic and Musetti have faced each other six times before this encounter. Djokovic holds a 5-1 advantage in their head-to-head. Their last encounter was at the French Open, where Djokovic ended Musetti’s campaign after a long five-setter.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Following his recent altercation with the crowd after his match against Rune, Djokovic appeared visibly irritated. He called out the crowd, seemingly for booing him, and bid a sarcastic “gooood night” to his detractors. Despite this exchange, Djokovic seems to have used it as motivation to elevate his game.
He has maintained an 18-6 win-loss record this season ahead of Wimbledon. Djokovic has been particularly strong on serve, winning 74 percent of his first-serve points and saving 64 percent of break points.
Lorenzo Musetti, on the other hand, holds a rather mediocre 18-17 win-loss record. He's been winning 71 percent of his first serves and has saved 58 percent of break points faced.
Djokovic vs Musetti Betting Tips & Prediction
At just 22 years old, Musetti has shown his mettle by pulling off major upsets in recent matches. However, facing a resurgent Djokovic now poses a formidable challenge, and It's a tough task for Musetti to overcome. Our prediction? Djokovic will likely bring an end to Musetti's Grand Slam journey this year.
- Djokovic -6.5 handicap @ 5/6
- Djokovic to win first set @ 1/3
Djokovic and Musetti will clash on the Centre Court, following the conclusion of Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev.
Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been playing or watching sports down under in New Zealand for the better part of three decades. With 12+ years experience as a professional writer, Bren loves to dive deep into all things sport to bring the best betting analysis and predictions here at Mr Fixits Tips.
