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ATP 250 Stockholm 1/16-Finals

Budkov Kjaer – Cilic: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting

Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Roanne, Budkov Kjaer lost against Gaston in the quarterfinals in three tight sets. A week before, he won the Challenger title in France.

Marin Cilic has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Cilic lost to Djokovic in the opening round in straight sets. He hopes for a solid result this week to cement his top 100 status. Around this time last season, the Croat played in Basel, where he lost to Tabilo in the opening round in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Cilic is out of form, but he played well against Djokovic last week in Shanghai. On the other hand, Budkov Kjaer is in his best form, but he has yet to succeed at the highest level. We expect Cilic to be a better player considering his experience.

That being said, Cilic winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Marin Cilic winning @1.80 @bet365

Majchrzak – Misolic: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting

Kamil Majchrzak has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Majchrzak lost to de Minaur in the third round in straight sets. Last season in Stockholm, the Pole failed to qualify for the main draw tournament.

Filip Misolic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Roanne, Misolic lost to Bernet in the opening round in three tight sets. This week in Stockholm, Misolic qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both matches in three tight sets. In the final qualifying round, Misolic outlasted Durasovic in three tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Misolic is the underdog in this matchup, and we agree. Majchrzak had a solid run in Shanghai last week. He found his form over the past few months and enjoys playing on fast, hard courts. We expect him to dominate on his serve and win easily.

That being said, Majchrzak covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Kamil Majchrzak -3.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365

E.Ymer – M.Ymer: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting

Elias Ymer has lost eight straight matches. The last match he played was in Braga, where he retired mid-match against Moller in the opening round. He has been granted a wild card this week in Stockholm.

Mikael Ymer has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was around two months ago in Bonn, where he withdrew from the qualifying match. He has also been granted a wild card this week in Stockholm.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Mikael Ymer is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He had several solid performances over the past few months. He is slowly but surely coming back to his best form. We expect him to be a better player tomorrow.

That being said, Mikael Ymer winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Mikael Ymer winning @1.67 @bet365

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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