Mena vs Gurri Prediction 2 September 2026
🔊 In the round of 16 of the Porto Challenger on clay, Facundo Mena takes on Alcara Gurri. The match has a clear favourite, and recent statistics point to a difference in consistency between the two players. Below we look at both players' form and key numbers ahead of the prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Facundo Mena and Alcara Gurri have never previously met.
Facundo Mena Player Overview
Facundo Mena arrives with five wins from his last ten matches, though five of those defeats came without dropping a set. In his most recent tournament he reached the final, where he lost to Cesar Cretu, and he opened the current event with a win over Patrick Shone. His hold percentage stands at 83%, yet he wins fewer than half his games overall (48%). His average set-winning rate is similarly below the halfway mark at 48%. There is also a degree of inconsistency in his game: he double-faults on 5% of points per match and converts just 31% of his break points.
Match Results: Facundo Mena
Max Alcala Gurri Player Overview
Alcara Gurri is in solid form - six wins from his last ten matches, rarely losing and often winning sets without conceding too many games. Earlier in this tournament he beat Sean Cuenin comfortably, and his strengths include a high first-serve percentage (70%) and good break-point conversion (47%). His hold percentage is a modest 64%, but he compensates on return: he wins 60% of sets and holds an edge in total games won (57%).
Match Results: Max Alcala Gurri
Key factors
- Alcara Gurri wins 60% of sets and 57% of games in recent matches.
- Facundo Mena has lost 5 of his last 10 matches without winning a set.
- The average number of games per match for Alcara Gurri is 17.5.
- Total Sets - Under 2.5 has landed in 10 of Facundo Mena's last 11 matches.
Expected scenario
Alcara Gurri looks the stronger player here, with a good chance the match ends in straight sets. His current form, the low rate of deciding sets for both players, and a tendency towards shorter matches all support the under on total games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The difference in form is clear: Alcara Gurri wins consistently and rarely lets opponents drag matches out, while Facundo Mena often drops sets without much resistance. The Spaniard has a marked advantage in sets won and total games, and combined with his record of quick straight-sets victories, this points to a low-scoring match. The pick is Total Games - Under 21.5.
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Betting Tips: Facundo Mena - Max Alcala Gurri
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