ATP 250 Brussels 1/16-Finals
Cina – Dzumhur: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Federico Cina has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Hersonissos, he lost to Montes-De la Torre in the opening round of the Challenger tournament. The Italian started this season promising, but he has struggled with his form for the past few months. This week in Brussels, Cina has been granted a wild card.
Damir Dzumhur has lost four straight matches. Last week in Shanghai, Dzumhur lost to O’Connell in the opening round in straight sets. His last win was over a month ago in the Davis Cup.
According to the bookies, Dzumhur is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Cina is in terrible form. Dzumhur is a clay-court specialist, but he can also play well in indoor tournaments. His experience will prevail in this match.
That being said, Dzumhur winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Damir Dzumhur winning @1.53 @bet365
Comesana – Goffin: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Francisco Comesana has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Comesana lost to Musetti in the second round in straight sets. This will be his debut campaign in Brussels. The Argentine never succeeded on the indoor hard courts.
David Goffin has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Goffin retired mid-match against Diallo in the third round. This week in Brussels, Goffin has been granted a wild card. In his previous appearance in Brussels in 2023, he lost to Mpetshi Perricard in the second round. He has never made it past the semifinals here.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Goffin is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He enjoys playing in Brussels. Comesana never succeeded on indoor courts. We expect Goffin to win with the help of the crowd.
That being said, Goffin winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: David Goffin winning @1.53 @bet365
Fonseca – Van de Zandschulp: Time TBA
H2H: 1-0
Joao Fonseca has won four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in the Laver Cup, where he won against Cobolli in straight sets. He is the seventh seed this week in Brussels. This will be his debut campaign in Brussels.
Botic van de Zandschulp has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, he lost to Borges in the opening round in straight sets. He is on the verge of breaking out of the top 100. He desperately needs a solid result to regain his confidence. This will be his fifth appearance in Brussels. He has never made it past the second round here.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fonseca is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is having his breakthrough season and is one of the most talented players on the tour. On the other hand, van de Zandschulp struggled with his form for the past few months. Fonseca defeated van de Zandschulp last season in the Davis Cup. We expect a similar outcome tomorrow.
That being said, Fonseca winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Joao Fonseca winning @1.53 @bet365
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