Marrakech Morocco Clay Atp 250 Round of 32

Ignacio Buse vs Matteo Berrettini: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Ignacio Buse

Rank: #59
30%
VS

Matteo Berrettini

Rank: #91
70%
Expected Total Games: 24.4
Predicted Winner: Matteo Berrettini

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Player Metrics

Ignacio Buse

Form Index: 49.6
ELO Rating: 1596.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1670.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 53.3
Clay: 40.1
Grass: 39.5
Serve Rating: 66.9
Return Rating: 71.4

Matteo Berrettini

Form Index: 49.2
ELO Rating: 1650.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1687.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 58.1
Clay: 41.4
Grass: 40.2
Serve Rating: 99.6
Return Rating: 88.2

Recent Matches

Ignacio Buse

  • Last Match: vs Damir Dzumhur (1-2) hard Miami 156 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Coleman Wong (2-1) hard Miami 106 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Moez Echargui (2-1) hard Miami 166 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Rinky Hijikata (1-2) hard Indian Wells 133 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Liam Draxl (2-0) hard Indian Wells 120 min

Matteo Berrettini

  • Last Match: vs Valentin Vacherot (0-2) hard Miami 91 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Alexander Bublik (2-0) hard Miami 88 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alexandre Muller (2-0) hard Miami 82 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Alexander Zverev (0-2) hard Indian Wells 71 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Adrian Mannarino (2-1) hard Indian Wells 168 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Ignacio Buse
vs
0
Matteo Berrettini
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
1 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the Marrakech clay event in Morocco, Round of 32 action pits Ignacio Buse against Matteo Berrettini in an intriguing contrast of styles on the slow, high-bouncing surface at this 250-level tournament. The model favors Matteo Berrettini to win (70.31%) while Ignacio Buse is given a 29.69% chance; the match is projected to be fairly short with an expected 24.36 total games.

Match Analysis

Buse arrives ranked 59 with a form index of 49.63 and an Elo of 1596.13; his surface strength is modest (40.06) and he carries no tournament fatigue. Berrettini, despite a lower rank of 91, shows a higher Elo (1650.72) and a nearly identical form index (49.24). Both players have similar clay profiles (surface strength 41.39 for Berrettini), but the biggest disparity lies in serving: Berrettini’s mean serve index (99.59) dwarfs Buse’s (66.88) by over 30 points, and his mean return index is also substantially higher (88.18 vs 71.43). Those gaps suggest Berrettini will dictate many service games and shorten points when firing his big serve. Recent results are comparable: Buse won two matches before a three-set loss in his most recent outing in Miami, showing resilience but mixed outcomes on hard courts. Berrettini likewise collected a couple of straight-set wins before a defeat in his last match. Neither carries fatigue into Marrakech, so current freshness won’t be a differentiator; the match will hinge on Berrettini’s firepower versus Buse’s steadier baseline return game.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.4 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. The X-axis shows possible total games values and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total games in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Ignacio Buse - Matteo Berrettini) -2.1 Most likely spread: -3 (Matteo Berrettini wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. Positive values indicate Ignacio Buse winning more games, negative values indicate Matteo Berrettini winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction of 12.26 for the match is tempered by clay’s slower bounce, so the predicted aces total may be suppressed relative to faster surfaces. Given Berrettini’s very high serve index, the predicted aces are likely to skew in his direction even on clay. The double faults prediction (expected double faults 5.21) reflects moderate risk—longer rallies and clay’s physical demands can elevate error counts, particularly if serveers overplay to finish points.
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Expected Total Aces 12.3 Most likely: 12 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.2 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. Higher ace counts are more likely on faster surfaces like grass.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total aces in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. Clay surface matches tend to produce more double faults due to fatigue in longer rallies.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Ignacio Buse versus Matteo Berrettini. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Berrettini’s edge comes from superior Elo and an overwhelming serve advantage that can produce free points on clay. Watch his first-serve effectiveness and how Buse manages return aggression; those factors will decide whether the match stays short or stretches into more service games.

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