Marin Cilic vs Pablo Carreno-Busta Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the last six months, Cilic has shown notable prowess with his second serve, securing 47.31% of the points, whereas Carreno-Busta trails slightly with 43.59%. This statistic is often a reliable predictor of match outcomes. Examining the return game statistics, Cilic has managed to win 46.02% of his opponent's second serve points recently, while Carreno-Busta edges slightly ahead with 46.25%. Their first serve return stats stand at 24.64% for Cilic and 25.75% for Carreno-Busta. These figures are instrumental in gauging which player has the upper hand in this head-to-head matchup.

Under pressure, Cilic has saved 60.42% of breakpoints, compared to Carreno-Busta's 57.51%. This is a useful metric to consider for in-game betting strategies. Over the past year, Cilic has been victorious in 56.52% of his matches (W/L 13/10), while Carreno-Busta has won 57.78% (W/L 26/19). This gives a holistic view of their performance and aids in making head-to-head predictions. It's worth noting Cilic's surface preference, with his highest career win percentage of 72% on Grass and lowest of 62% on Clay. Conversely, Carreno-Busta excels on Clay with a 66% win rate, but struggles on Grass with just 30%.

When looking at the level of competition, Cilic has primarily competed on the Main tour over the last year, winning 61.54% of his matches (W/L 8/5). In contrast, Carreno-Busta has mainly participated in Challengers/ITF tournaments, boasting a 76.47% win rate (W/L 13/4). This difference in tournament levels is critical when evaluating their respective stats. In their direct head-to-head encounters, Cilic has a commanding lead, winning 5 out of their 6 matches, comprising 12 of the 16 sets played. Their latest duel saw Cilic triumph in a hard-fought match at the Davis Cup Finals.

In extreme pressure situations, Cilic has dominated their tie-breaks, winning 5 of 6. Their matches have averaged a length of 1 hour and 41 minutes. When faced with a deciding set, over the past 12 months, Cilic has emerged victorious 67% of the time, compared to Carreno-Busta's 46%. Cilic has also faced players with a slightly higher average ranking, at 137.35, as opposed to Carreno-Busta's 162.31.

In recent form, Cilic has converted 34.62% of his breakpoint opportunities, outperforming Carreno-Busta's 27.14%. These conversion rates can greatly influence live betting odds during breakpoint situations. Given the comprehensive analysis of their statistics and performance history, Cilic appears to have the edge and is poised for victory in the upcoming match.