The ATP Masters in Montreal starts this Monday with the first-round matches that bring plenty of exciting matches including the clash between the 15th seed David Goffin and Guido Pella. Both Goffin and Pella have been playing well lately, so we expect to see a thrilling battle at the start of the 2019 Canadian Open.
Guido Pella vs David Goffin
- 2019 Montreal Canadian Open (Outdoor/Hard)
- IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
- Monday 5th August
Guido Pella News & Form
World No. 24 is enjoying a wonderful season, winning his first title in Sao Paulo on a clay court. He also reached the championship match in Cordoba, while Pella made it to the last eight at Wimbledon which was a massive surprise. Guido has a 29-17 record in 2019, while he’s 5-5 on the ATP Masters.
However, Pella is 4-5 on a hard court this season and 31-47 in his career. The left-hander prefers to play on clay, and for the first time in his career, Pella entered the main draw at the Canadian Open.
David Goffin News & Form
World No. 18 had some ups and downs this season, but Goffin played very well over the last two months. Although he exited in the first round in Washington last week, David reached the quarterfinal at Wimbledon, while he lost to Roger Federer in the championship match in Halle on the grass court.
The 28-year old Belgian has a 22-17 record in 2019, still searching for his first title of the season. Goffin is 4-5 at the ATP Masters this year and 6-8 on a hard court. He reached the round of 16 at Canada Masters in 2015, and Goffin is 4-5 at the Canadian Open in his career.
Pella vs Goffin Head to Head
These two players will meet each other for the fourth time, and Goffin has won all the previous three encounters. David defeated Pella on a hard court on two occasions, while he beat the Argentinian in straight sets in Halle this season.
Betting Odds and Predictions: Pella vs Goffin
The bookies consider David Goffin as a favourite to win this battle, and you can take him at 4/9 odds with William Hill, while Pella is available at 7/4 odds with Ladbrokes. Also, Goffin is set at 23/20 to win in straight sets with 888Sport.
Betway offers the line on the total games at 21.5 with the over at 4/5 odds and the under at 10/11 odds. The price on exactly two sets is 1/2 with Coral, while three sets pay 16/11 on the same platform.
Our Pella vs Goffin 2019 Montreal ATP Masters Betting Tip
Considering the players’ current form, we should see a tight match that could easily go in the over on the total games. However, Goffin’s style of play suits the hard court well, while he’s 11-5 in the last 16 matchups with the left-handers so I think the best bet is on the 15th seed to win at 4/9 odds with William Hill.
If you want to take more risk, go with Goffin to win the first set and win the match at 8/11 odds with Betfair. I won’t suggest you take Goffin to win in straight sets whereas Pella suffered just one straight-set defeat in the last three months.