Good performance can be predicted here, as both players recently competed against each other in the Eastbourne tournament, where Fritz won all three sets. Both players are in solid form, although Fritz has only experienced one grass court loss this year, at Wimbledon. However, he tends to struggle in important moments, as seen with his losses against Peru and Diallo after 2 sets. This will give Fokina the opportunity and potential to take the match to 5 sets again. Fokina has managed to win at least one set against Fritz in 5 out of their 6 previous matches, making it unlikely for Fritz to win 3-0 on grass. I believe a 3-1 or 3-2 result is in favor of the American, especially since he has never lost a first round match at this tournament since 2019. I predict a 3-1 or 3-2 result in the American's favor.
Even without Clark, Fever continue to play, even though without her, they are not as hopeless as they showed in the WNBA Finals against Lynx, but it is still a big loss, and going up against Aces, I believe Fever will have an emotional slump after the holidays, and this will be one of those games that will need to be crossed out. Aces may not demonstrate the best game, but they have won 3 out of 4 matches recently, and overall, I believe this team is better than what the records show.
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Jarry looks very good in this tournament and having already won 5 matches, it seems like he won't stop there. The young Brazilian surprises with his performance, but I think experience should take over at this stage. His strong serve and consistency make Jarry a serious contender and I believe the odds for him are quite good.
In the first round, Radukanu released her home country Xu to go on vacation, and in the second round sent home the match favorite Vondrousova. Both matches were won after two sets of intense battles.
Sabalenka had a tough match against Bouzkova (7:6, 6:4). I believe it won't be easy for her in the upcoming match against Emma. A year ago, Aryna Palaužė faced some resistance from the British, playing 21 games.
Both teams had poor last games. Washington team lost to Dallas, which is definitely not an honor for them. However, Minnesota received a much greater humiliation: they were crushed by Indiana 59:74. The "Lynx" can only justify themselves by the fact that it was a cup game. But still - to lose by three periods, and with a record low points. It is only possible to play like this in your own arena when you deliberately give away the game. Because the odds were unacceptably high.
Minnesota's team currently plays every other day. And the visiting team arrives fully prepared for the competition. By the way, the last game between these two teams ended in "Mystics" loss.
I hope that the home team will at least win one period. According to trends, it should be the second period.
Both teams had poor last games. The Washington team lost to Dallas, which is definitely not honorable for them. However, Minnesota suffered an even bigger shame: they were crushed by Indiana 59:74. The "Lynx" can only be justified by the fact that it was a cup game. But still - a loss by three periods, with a record low number of points scored. Playing like this in their own arena can only be explained by deliberately giving up the game. Because the odds that they played with were unacceptably high.
The Minnesota team is currently playing every other day. And their opponents arrive fully prepared for the fight. By the way, the last match between the two teams ended in favor of the guests, "Mystics".
I expect the home team to at least win one period. According to trends, it should be the second period.
Wings have been heavily burdened with injuries and Bueckers has had to play almost without substitutions. She has scored 20 or over points 5 times in the last 7 games. In the last game, she scored 27 points, but in that game Ogunbowale also played and scored 16.8 points, but she will not play tonight. There is still doubt if the other guard Carrington will also play, so essentially the entire offense will fall on Bueckers' shoulders.
Caitlin Clark is still not here, so I am trying to take advantage. Nothing has changed except for the fact that Indiana and Minnesota played very unproductive games with only 133 points, respectively. Mitchell only scored 12 points, and was 0/5 on 3-pointers. Tonight, I am already looking forward to a more productive game and a bigger contribution from Mitchell.
Although from the coefficients perspective it can be said that the matchup between the teams is even, the Hilal team personally seems significantly stronger. They have had solid matches against Real, defeated City and earned not just decent, but rather impressive results. They also have an advantage in having some of the best football players on their team. Fluminense, having received a weak group, managed to defeat the tragic Inter which seems unable to recover from a disastrous season. In my opinion, Hilal is the superior team and should advance in this pair.
Finland champions after crushing Peru at home with 6 scored goals face the league's underdogs Oulu club. Having lost 9 out of 13 matches, Oulu with their poor defense and 28 conceded goals should surrender to KuPS, who have been in great form lately and are preparing for the Champions League qualifiers. They must be in good form and have a positive attitude to face the Champions League.
I will repeat. Žalgiris, with the returning Liviu, shows signs of life, the trajectory of form is rising. They earned a victory in Panevėžys against Peru, and on Friday a small rotation is coming to face Banga. Mastery, their own stadium, everything on VZ side.