David Goffin vs Alexander Bublik Prediction: Will Alexander take revenge on David?

On 9 January 2023, a tennis match between Goffin and Bublik will take place on the New Zealand court in Auckland.

In the new season, we have seen two matches played by the Belgian at the United Cup tournament. David lost 0-2 first to Dimitrov and then to Tsitsipas. The match against Tsitsipas lasted one hour and 19 minutes, 3-6, 2-6 in favor of the Greek. For the game, Goffin served twice on one double fault. Goffin won 67% of his first serve and 25% of his second. On the receiving end, the Belgian had the following statistics: 31% on Tsitsipas' first serve and 45% on his second serve. Overall, Goffin played poorly in Australia and will see how he will do in New Zealand.

Bublik had the luck to play at the United Cup and, like Goffin, lost both matches he took part in. First, Alexander lost to Wawrinka in two games and then to Hurkacz in three sets. The match against the Pole was long, the first game Hubert won on a tie-break 10-8. Bublik decided the second set, and in the third set, Hubert took the initiative and was stronger than his opponent. Throughout the game, Bublik served 15 times on the court, making eight double faults, winning 81% of points on his first serve and 55% on his second. On the receiving end, Alexander won 10% of points on Hubert's first serve and 44% on his second serve. Compared to his match against Wawrinka, Bublik's performance against Hurkacz was on a higher level.

Goffin and Bublik have played each other once, at the Montpellier tournament in 2020, in the last 16. The Belgian won that meeting in two sets, 6-3, 7-6; the match lasted one hour and 48 minutes.

At the Australian tournament, Bublik performed better than Goffin. Hurkacz played well at the United Cup, becoming one of the tournament's protagonists, while Alexander gave the Pole a real fight and had chances to win. On the other hand, Goffin failed spectacularly, not winning a single set. Judging by this tournament, Bublik's tone is better, and in two years, Alexander has improved in skill and psychology, while Goffin certainly has not got stronger. We believe the Kazakhstani has a good chance to take revenge for his defeat in Montpellier in the upcoming game. Here are the following betting odds for the match:

• Alexander Bublik to win for 1.80;
• Correct score 0:2 for 2.86.