Poullain vs Chidekh Prediction 16 September 2026
🔊 In the round of 16 at the Rennes Challenger, two French players meet - Luca Pouille and Clément Chidekh. The match is on indoor hard court, a surface where both have performed reasonably well, though their current form differs considerably. For Pouille, this is another test against one of the stronger performers of the season.
Head-to-Head
📊 In their only previous meeting, Clément Chidekh won 2-0.
Lucas Poullain Player Overview
Luca Pouille arrives at this match having won eight of his last ten, though his recent tournament results have been inconsistent. In his last three matches he has won just once - against David Jorda Sanchis - losing to Oliver Tarvet and Moez Echargui. Despite a first-serve percentage of 68% and a hold rate of 65%, he has had trouble maintaining his advantage. He averages just over two double faults per match, and his break-point conversion rate stands at 48%. Over his last ten matches he has won around 59% of games and 70% of sets, though two straight-sets defeats suggest he can lose without offering much resistance against a stronger opponent.
Match Results: Lucas Poullain
Clement Chidekh Player Overview
Clement Chidekh is in excellent form, winning eight of his last ten matches, with his last three victories all coming comfortably. He is winning an overwhelming majority of sets (82%) and games (63%), which stands out at this stage of the tournament. His first-serve percentage is 64%, and he wins around a third of all rallies on serve, though a run of straight-sets wins points to his ability to dominate even competitive opponents. Particularly notable is his record in opening sets: Chidekh has taken the first set in nine of his last ten matches and has maintained a consistent level throughout those matches.
Match Results: Clement Chidekh
Key factors
- Clément Chidekh has won 8 of his last 10 matches.
- Clément Chidekh has covered the -3.5 games handicap in six consecutive matches.
- In their head-to-head meeting, Clément Chidekh beat Luca Pouille 2-0.
- Clément Chidekh has won 82% of sets and 63% of games in recent matches.
- Luca Pouille has lost two of his last three matches.
Expected scenario
Based on current form and statistics for both players, the most likely scenario is a two-set match with Clément Chidekh holding a clear advantage throughout. His consistent conversion of opportunities suggests a final margin of more than three games against Luca Pouille. This fits well with the chosen handicap.
Total Games Prediction
Luca Pouille's run of low totals points to a tendency for relatively short matches, even against comparable or slightly stronger opponents. Given Clément Chidekh's advantage, this pattern supports the likelihood that the total will stay under the line.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Clément Chidekh is in excellent form at the moment, winning matches consistently and by comfortable margins - a run of straight-sets victories and a high percentage of sets and games won bears this out. Their head-to-head meeting also went his way without much trouble. Luca Pouille's numbers are weaker on the key metrics for serving effectiveness and converting opportunities in the second set of each match. The pick is Clément Chidekh - Games Handicap -3.5.
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Betting Tips: Lucas Poullain - Clement Chidekh
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