Mattia Bellucci vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Examining the recent performance of players on their second serve provides significant insight into match predictions. Over the past six months, Bellucci has secured 43.68% of points on his second serve, whereas Herbert has achieved 49.09% in the same duration. This statistic aligns closely with the accuracy of predicting match outcomes.

In their return game statistics, Bellucci has managed to win 41.91% of his opponent's second serve points recently, while Herbert has a better figure at 48.8%. For first serve returns, both Bellucci and Herbert show similar efficacy, with percentages standing at 22.9% and 22.46%, respectively. Such metrics are invaluable in assessing who might dominate the head-to-head confrontation.

Analyzing performance under pressure reveals that Bellucci has saved 58.63% of breakpoints in recent times, compared to Herbert's 56.18%. This statistic is crucial for making informed in-game betting decisions. Furthermore, reviewing the players' overall performance, Bellucci emerged victorious in 62.07% of matches over the last year (W/L 54/33), surpassing Herbert, who won 51.56% (W/L 33/31). This provides an overarching perspective for head-to-head predictions.

Analyzing their best surface performances, Bellucci has exhibited his optimal form on Hard courts, with a win percentage of 66% (W/L 135/69), while his least effective surface is Indoor hard courts at 56% (W/L 36/28). Conversely, Herbert performs best on Indoor hard courts, winning 62% (W/L 203/125), and has his weakest results on Clay, at 52% (W/L 117/108).

Considering the level of tournaments both players contest, Bellucci has primarily competed at the Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, maintaining a win ratio of 55% (W/L 22/18) within the last year. Herbert, similarly, has played the majority of his matches in the same category, winning 55.26% (W/L 21/17). Analyzing such factors helps relativize these statistics to predict the likely favorite.

Their personal encounters reveal a significant edge for Bellucci, having won their single previous match. This contest, held at the Pau Challenger on February 22, 2024, saw Bellucci triumph in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Importantly, their past confrontations averaged a match duration of 1:23:12, showcasing the intensity of the play.

Interestingly, both players have yet to engage in a deciding set or a tiebreak during their direct encounters. However, when considering deciding set performance against all opponents, Bellucci has secured victory in 50% of such situations over the last year, while Herbert leads slightly with a 59% success rate. Over the same period, Bellucci competed against higher-ranked opponents, with an average ranking of 174.86 compared to Herbert's 225.25.

In recent form, breakpoint conversion success offers another layer to their comparative performance. Bellucci has converted 25.36% of such opportunities, closely shadowed by Herbert at 27.23%. These figures are pivotal when assessing the potential swings during live matches.

Conclusively, given their historical performance and recent statistics, Bellucci appears to have a slight edge over Herbert. His past head-to-head victory and higher winning percentage across various surfaces and opponent qualities position him as the likely winner in their upcoming match.