Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz Prediction: The oddsmakers are underestimating Medvedev

Prediction for the ATP Indian Wells Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz match which will take place on March 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

In California, Daniil has five wins in five matches, knocking out Carballes Baena, Korda and Paul, Dimitrov and Rune. The semifinal match against Tommy Paul lasted two hours and 25 minutes, with Medvedev winning 1:6, 7:6, 6:2. Medvedev had two aces and three double faults, winning 59% of his points on his first serve and 41% on his second. Return statistics: 36%/55%, winners/unforced errors 26/17.

The Spaniard is in great shape for the Masters in California. Alcaraz lost just two sets at Indian Wells, to Arnaldi in the second round and to Cinner in the semifinals. Auger-Aliassime, Marozsan, and Zverev lost to the Pyrenean in straight sets. The match against Jannik Sinner lasted just over two hours and was won by Carlos 1:6, 6:3, 6:2. During the game, Alcaraz did not serve with two double faults, winning 70% of the points on the first serve and 52% on the second. Return statistics: 35%/46%, winners/unforced errors statistics 15/13.

The oddsmakers are underestimating Medvedev. We agree that Alcaraz should be the favorite in the pairing, but he is not as big as the bookmakers make him out to be. Medvedev is in great form. He lost only two sets in California and beat such strong tennis players as Dimitrov, Rune, and Tommy Paul. In addition, Daniil has the experience of beating Alcaraz on hard court. We are the underdogs in this pairing and expect a long match.