Italy vs Germany Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Italy vs Germany on and what time does it start? Italy vs Germany will take place on Thursday 9th November, 2023 – not before 09:00 (UK)
Where is Italy vs Germany taking place? Italy vs Germany will take place at Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain
What surface is Italy vs Germany being played on? Italy vs Germany will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Germany? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Italy vs Germany
Where can I watch Italy vs Germany? All matches can be watched on Tennis Channel International’s Pay TV
THE LOWDOWN
Italy proved once again that strength in depth can often be more important than star power at the BJK Cup when Jasmine Paolini overcame former world number four Caroline Garcia in three tight sets, backing up Martina Trevisan’s comeback over former number 13 Alize Cornet. Trevisan teamed up with Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the doubles and they did well to take the opening set but France’s experienced pair of Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic managed to scrape a point back to see the tie go 2-1 in Italy’s favour.
Germany will be hoping that a lack of star power benefits them too in their first tie of the week. Captain Rainer Schuttler has something of a sleeper hit about his team with three tour veterans in Tatjana Maria, Laura Siegemund and Anna-Lena Friedsam backed up by young up-and-comers in Eva Lys and Jule Niemeier. Siegemund comes in hot from winning the WTA Finals Doubles title alongside fellow veteran Vera Zvonareva and it is likely that she will be partnered with one of Lys or Niemeier for a duo balanced in youth and experience but she has also impressed in singles this season. On recent form, Eva Lys and Tatjana Maria seem the likeliest to play singles here but Niemeier’s potential makes her a huge trump card – particularly against players who struggle against power.
THE PREDICTION
Italy’s run to the United Cup finals at the start of the season was no fluke and their clear togetherness on court suggests they could be dark horses for the title this week. In-form Jasmine Paolini has now beaten Caroline Garcia, last season’s WTA Finals champion, twice in the space of a month and she can be backed to win her singles rubber against any of the German side – although a fit and firing Jule Niemeier would pose a real threat. Martina Trevisan is an excellent second option to throw out first and international tennis seems to suit her despite playing away from her favoured clay. A doubles decider would be fascinating given Laura Siegemund’s current form but it seems reasonable that Italy can roll through both singles to qualify from the group.
BETTING TIP: ITALY TO WIN.
