Francisco Cerundolo vs. Manuel Guinard Prediction: Francisco Expected to Win in 3 Sets

For the first time in their careers, Francisco Cerundolo and Manuel Guinard will face off in the second round of the Gijon Open. They are slated to participate on PISTA CENTRAL on Thursday at 13:00 p.m.

Francisco, ranked 29, will begin his run in Gijon after finishing his last encounter in Nur Sultan, where he fell 6-2 7-6(2) against Hurkacz in the first round on October 3rd.

Francisco has a 33-24 overall win-loss record in 2022, including a 0-3 record on indoor hard courts.

His greatest season achievement was winning the championship in Bastad, when he defeated Sebastian Baez 7-6(4) 6-2 in the final.

Cerundolo has a 236-106 overall record in his career. On indoor hard courts, he has an 0-4 record.

Manuel, ranked 153, advanced to the second round by beating Eduard Esteve Lobato 6-2 6-2, Nikolas Sanchez-Izquierdo 4-6 7-5 7-5, and Fabio Fognini 4-6 6-0 2-0 ret.

Guinard received a free pass in the first round against Fognini after Fognini retired with a 4-6 6-0 2-0 score.

The French player's finest result this year has been reaching the final of the Roseto Degli Abruzzi 2 Challenger.

Manuel has a solid 30-29 win-loss record in 2022, including an 8-4 record on indoor hard courts.

There is no head-to-head record between Francisco Cerundolo and Manuel Guinard because this will be their first meeting on the main circuit.

Francisco Cerundolo is our choice, and he should win in three sets.

• Total Under 22.5 for 1.8
• Handiсap Manuel Guinard (+3.5) for 1.82
• European Handicap 0:4 Manuel Guinard for 1.81