Matej Dodig vs Francesco Passaro Prediction

Currently ranked 368, Matej Dodig has a form index of 32.72 and an Elo rating of 204. His fatigue level is at 0.0 minutes, indicating he is fresh for this encounter. Dodig’s surface strength index on clay is relatively low at 1.96, suggesting he may struggle on this surface. His mean serve index is quite strong at 96.53, but his mean return index is notably weaker at 74.95, resulting in a significant difference of over 20 points in that area. This disparity may hinder his ability to effectively counter Passaro’s serves. On the other hand, Francesco Passaro, ranked 131, boasts a higher form index of 47.40 and an impressive Elo rating of 685.07. He also shows no fatigue from previous matches, which could play a crucial role in maintaining his performance level. Passaro’s surface strength index is significantly higher at 6.07, indicating better adaptability to clay conditions. His mean serve index is slightly lower at 94.93 compared to Dodig, but his mean return index of 87.36 gives him a substantial edge, as it surpasses Dodig's by over 12 points. In their recent performances, Passaro has won two out of his last three matches, while Dodig has had mixed results, winning one and losing two.