Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini are not a set doubles team, but they did win the tie-deciding doubles against Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul in the quarterfinal against the USA team.
On the other hand, Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson are a more accomplished doubles team. Both of them have won big titles in doubles this year. While Ebden won the Australian Open, and Olympic gold, Thompson clinched the title at the US Open.
Being the more set team, the Australian pair will be the favorite going in this match against the Italian team.
Italy vs Australia prediction
Given the form of Jannik Sinner and his record against de Minaur, the Italians could have an upper hand in this Davis Cup tie. However, Popyrin can defeat Berrettini on an indoor hard court, and take the tie to a doubles decider.
If the match goes to doubles, then Australia will have the upper hand as Ebden-Thompson are a considerably superior doubles pair compared to the Italian pair of Berrttini and Sinner. Hence, a lot could depend in the singles tie not featuring Jannik Sinner because if Italy are to reach the Davis Cup final again, they may have to wrap up the tie in the first two matches itself.
Pick– Australia to win 2-1
