Mena vs Alcala Gurri Prediction 9 November 2026
📡 Facundo Mena and Max Alcala Gurri will meet in the first round of the Lima Challenger on clay. Both players come into the match with similar results in their recent matches, which promises an interesting contest. Much in this encounter will depend on their ability to hold serve and make the most of their chances on return.
Head-to-Head
📊 Facundo Mena won their only previous meeting.
Facundo Mena Player Overview
Facundo Mena comes into the match with six wins from his last 10 matches, suggesting consistent form. In his most recent match, he beat Pedro Boscardin Dias; before that, he lost to Nicolas Kicker and Valerio Aboian. Mena wins 68% of his service games, a respectable figure for this level of tournament. He also wins 55% of all games and 68% of sets, confirming his ability to compete against opponents of different levels. Across his last 14 matches, Facundo Mena has covered a +3.5 games handicap 12 times, highlighting his ability to stay within that line even against higher-ranked players.
Match Results: Facundo Mena
Max Alcala Gurri Player Overview
Max Alcala Gurri has also won 6 of his last 10 matches and comes into the tournament with a comparable win-loss record. In recent matches, he lost to Alejo Sanchez Quilez and Elmer Moller but beat Andres Andrade. The Spaniard wins 60% of his service games and converts half of his break points, showing his ability to put opponents under pressure. He also has a slightly higher percentage of games won (59%) and has won 70% of sets across his last 10 matches, suggesting he can be actively involved in every rally. However, he lost his only previous meeting with Facundo Mena.
Match Results: Max Alcala Gurri
Key factors
- Facundo Mena covered a +3.5 Games Handicap in 12 of his last 14 matches.
- Facundo Mena beat Max Alcala Gurri in their head-to-head meeting.
- Both players have similar win-loss records over their last 10 matches.
- Facundo Mena’s statistics for games and sets won suggest he can put up a fight.
Expected scenario
The match could be closely contested, with both players holding serve confidently and capable of putting pressure on the return. This scenario suggests that Facundo Mena can cover a positive games handicap. A third set does not look particularly likely, but even if the match is decided in two sets, the +3.5 games handicap remains a viable option for the Argentine.
⭐️ Editor’s Pick
Mena covered a +3.5 games handicap in 12 of his last 14 matches and won the only head-to-head meeting. Our pick is Facundo Mena Games Handicap +3.5.
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Betting Tips: Facundo Mena - Max Alcala Gurri
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