Nuria Brancaccio vs Barbora Palicova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent form, Barbora Palicova has a slightly better second serve performance with 38.58% points won compared to Nuria Brancaccio's 37.72%.
• For return game statistics, Palicova also edges out Brancaccio on second serve returns with 51.50% versus 51.03%.
• However, Brancaccio has a stronger first serve return stat at 38.72%, compared to Palicova's 34.25%.
• Under pressure, Brancaccio and Palicova are nearly identical in saving breakpoints, with Brancaccio saving 46.61% and Palicova 46.58%.
• Brancaccio has a higher match win rate over the past year, at 60.71%, compared to Palicova's 51.61%.
• On Clay, Brancaccio excels with a 62% win rate, whereas Palicova shines on Indoor hard courts with a 63% win rate.
• Both players compete often in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, but Brancaccio wins more at 69.57% versus Palicova's 54.72%.
• In terms of opponent ranking, Brancaccio has faced slightly tougher competition, with an average opponent rank of 239.18 relative to Palicova's 255.37.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Brancaccio has a superior record, winning 52% compared to Palicova's 41%.

Editorial Prediction (September 29, 2025, UTC):

Nuria Brancaccio and Barbora Palicova are set to compete in an intriguing match-up. While Palicova has shown a marginally better second serve performance, Brancaccio balances the scales with a stronger first serve return percentage.

Brancaccio's higher overall match win rate and her ability to perform well on clay could offer her an advantage, especially considering the slightly stronger opposition she has faced over the past year.

Most notably, Brancaccio's superior performance in deciding sets and a robust record in her favored surfaces create a compelling case for her being the likely favorite in this match.

Considering these factors, Nuria Brancaccio appears to have the upper hand and is more likely to emerge as the victor in this upcoming encounter.