head-to-head

"Head-to-head" refers to a direct comparison between two entities—such as teams, individuals, or options—evaluated based on their performance or characteristics in a specific context. It involves examining how each one has performed directly against each other, often in the same event or time period. For example, in sports, a head-to-head matchup compares the results or statistics of two teams or players when they face each other directly. This approach provides a clear perspective on their relative strengths or weaknesses by focusing on their direct interactions.