Kicker vs Faurel Prediction 13 August 2026
🔊 In the round of 16 match at the Todi Challenger on clay, Nicolás Kicker will face Thomas Forel. Both players have shown similar results in their recent matches, which adds interest to their encounter. The surface does not point to a clear favorite, so recent match statistics come to the fore.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nicolás Kicker and Thomas Fabbiano have never played each other before.
Head-to-head statistics Kicker - Faurel
Nicolas Kicker Player Overview
Nicolás Kicker comes into this match with a neutral run of form - 4 wins and 6 losses in his last 10 matches. In the previous round he beat Stefano Travaglia, and before that he came through qualifying with one win and one loss. The average number of games in his matches is 19.5, which reflects a tendency toward short encounters without extended sets.
On serve he has certain difficulties: his hold percentage is just 64%, which is below the average level for the men's tour. At the same time, Kicker wins half of all games and sets over his last ten matches, and his break-point conversion rate reaches 50%. These numbers confirm instability on serve, but suggest that most of his matches tend to finish quickly.
Match Results: Nicolas Kicker
Thomas Faurel Player Overview
Thomas Forel is also showing inconsistent form - just three wins against seven losses in his last ten matches. In the previous round he beat Facundo Mena, but before that he lost twice to his opponents in the early stages of other tournaments. His matches are longer on average (24.6 games per match), yet his percentage of games won does not exceed his opponent's - just 49%.
On serve, Forel looks noticeably more confident: he holds around 75% of service games, which is considered a good level for ATP Challengers. However, his break-point conversion remains low (33%), and his set-winning ratio is also unimpressive - just 42%.
Match Results: Thomas Faurel
Key factors
- In 6 of the last 7 matches involving Nicolás Kicker, the total games was under 20.5.
- Both players frequently finish matches in two sets, which reduces the likelihood of a high game count.
- The average number of games in Kicker's matches over the last 10 meetings is 19.5.
- Both players have an equal number of wins and losses in straight sets over their last 10 matches.
Expected scenario
The match between Nicolas Kicker and Thomas Forel is shaping up in a way that makes a third set look unlikely - both players frequently finish their matches in two sets regardless of the outcome. With this tendency, the total rarely exceeds the designated line, especially considering the average number of games played by both players.
Total Prediction
Nicolas Kicker's recent run of matches shows a consistent tendency toward a limited number of games regardless of the opponent or tournament stage - most of his matches go by quickly in terms of score thanks to frequent straight-sets results.
⭐ Editor's prediction
Both players play quite a few short matches - they have a similar balance of two-set outcomes with average conversion of their opportunities on serve and return. The probability of a lengthy match is minimal, thanks to a consistent trend toward quick finishes without extra sets from both Nicolas Kicker and Thomas Forel. The bet is total games under 22.5.
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