Joao Eduardo Schiessl vs Mwendwa Mbithi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Joao Eduardo Schiessl's second serve success rate is 42.25% in recent months, which is slightly lower compared to Mwendwa Mbithi's 44.24%. Does this small difference in second serve stats give Mbithi an edge? It might provide a slight advantage.
• Schiessl wins 41.48% of his opponent's second serve points, while Mbithi performs better at 44.05%. Mbithi slightly edges out Schiessl in the return game as well, indicating strength in challenging opponent's serves.
• For first serve returns, Schiessl's success rate is at 30.61% versus Mbithi's 29.98%. Schiessl appears marginally better when returning first serves.
• Under pressure, Schiessl saves 50.88% of breakpoints, performing better than Mbithi's 48.80%. This may suggest Schiessl handles pressure situations more efficiently.
• Schiessl has a win percentage of 61.82% over the past year, while Mbithi's win rate is almost identical at 61.22%. Both players have similar overall performance rates.
• Schiessl excels on clay with a career win rate of 59%, contrasted with Mbithi's strongest surface being hard court at 58%. Given the surface, Schiessl may have the advantage on clay.
• Both players have extensive experience in lower-tier tournaments, with Schiessl having a slight edge over the last year at these event levels, winning 66.67% of matches compared to Mbithi’s 61.22%.
• In their only direct head-to-head encounter, Schiessl emerged victorious, winning both sets on clay. Could this past result predict future success for Schiessl? It very well might.
• Over the last year, Schiessl has faced less challenging opponents with an average rank of 359.25, whereas Mbithi has played against stronger competition with an average rank of 311.53.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Mbithi has the upper hand with a 57% win rate in such situations, compared to Schiessl’s 50%.

Editorial Prediction (September 25, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance and head-to-head statistics, Schiessl shows a marginal advantage in handling pressure and first serve returns. His previous victory over Mbithi on clay further suggests he might be better suited for this matchup's conditions.

Mbithi's performance against higher-ranked opponents and strength in second serve returns offers him some leverage in this contest. However, the clay surface and Schiessl’s slight edge in pressure situations bolster his odds.

Given these factors, Joao Eduardo Schiessl is slightly more favored to win the upcoming match, considering his previous head-to-head win and clay surface prowess.