Dimitar Kuzmanov vs Edas Butvilas Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Regarding second serve performance over the past six months, Butvilas has won 48.57% of points compared to Kuzmanov's 45.81%. This is a critical factor for match predictions. Does this give Butvilas an advantage? Yes, it suggests a slight edge.
• In recent return games, Kuzmanov edges slightly ahead by winning 44.21% of opponent's second serve points, against Butvilas's 43.88%. Interestingly, their first serve returns are nearly identical, with Kuzmanov at 28.98% and Butvilas at 28.54%.
• Under pressure situations, both players show strength in saving breakpoints, with Kuzmanov saving 57.04% and Butvilas close behind at 56.73%.
• Looking at overall match performance in the past year, Kuzmanov has a stronger record, winning 65.15% of his matches, while Butvilas wins 55%.
• On hard courts, Kuzmanov has a better historical win rate of 71% compared to Butvilas's 65%. Could this surface preference influence the match outcome? Likely so, given the disparity.
• Both players predominantly play in Challengers/ITF tournaments, but Kuzmanov wins 66.67% at this level, surpassing Butvilas's 54.9% win rate.
• In terms of opponent quality over the past year, Butvilas has faced higher caliber opponents with an average rank of 302, compared to Kuzmanov's 365.83.
• In deciding sets, Butvilas seems more clutch, winning 50% of such scenarios against Kuzmanov's 43%.
• Analyzing breakpoint conversion, Butvilas has a slight edge, converting 37.5% of opportunities, whereas Kuzmanov converts 36.59%.

Editorial Prediction (July 1, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing various performance metrics, Kuzmanov demonstrates a slight advantage in several categories such as match win percentage and performance in Challengers/ITF tournaments. His success rate on hard courts, the likely surface for the match, is also noteworthy.

Furthermore, Kuzmanov's ability to save breakpoints and his slightly higher return game success provide him with a resilience that could be beneficial in clutch situations.

However, Butvilas cannot be underestimated, given his success against higher-ranked opponents and better performance in deciding sets. His stronger breakpoint conversion rate may also prove critical during pivotal match moments.

Considering these factors, Kuzmanov emerges as the slight favorite to win this upcoming match, though Butvilas's capabilities suggest it will be closely contested.