ROGER FEDERER VS JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO BETTING TIPS
This is a massive re-match from the US Open and we expect plenty of fireworks here. The bookmakers don’t seem to think that Del Potro will be able to pull off a double against the reigning world #1, but his 2/1 price is sure to attract a number of punters ahead of Federer’s slim 4/11 odds.
The handicap is set at 3.5 with Federer the favoured player. You can back Del Potro (+3.5) at 5/6 with Blue Square.
In terms of the set betting, you’re looking at evens for Federer to win in straight sets and a 5/2 margin for him to win 2-1. Del Potro is 9/2 to win by 2-0 and 2-1. Federer is favoured at 4/9 to win the 1st set while Del Potro is 13/8.
Federer is also favoured to score the first service break at 8/15 with Del Potro priced at 11/8. If there is a tie-break at any point in the match, you’ll be getting paid out at 5/4. No tie-breaks are the favourite at 4/7.
In terms of the set 1 correct score betting, Federer’s best price is on a 6-4 victory at 4/1. He is also competitive at 6-3, which carries a 9/2 listing. For Del Potro to pull off a victory, the book makers favour a 6-4 margin or a 7-6 tie-break victory, both priced at 13/2. A 7-5 victory for Del Potro pays a tidy 18/1.
This is a very competitive match and I expect both players to be fired up for it. Federer took care of Andy Murray, but has looked shaky so far in this tournament. I think Del Potro has a better chance than many people would assume and I think this could certainly be a value play here.