Hawkins vs Lisowski Prediction 1 March 2026

Barry is in the final. He has finally battled his way to the decisive match. The journey has been quite intriguing, and the snooker player has managed to deliver quality performances. Mark Williams, Neil Robertson, and in the semifinals, Wu Yize, have all been defeated. Let's delve into the match against the latter. It was a tight contest.

To start with, Hawkins once again struggled with consistent break-building. He only managed to score two half-centuries. The Chinese player was far more efficient, but it didn't help him in the end. Hawkins allowed his opponent to come back from 1-4 down, yet this too wasn't enough for Wu Yize. The pivotal moment came in the closely contested ninth frame, which the Englishman clinched at the wire. From there, it was just about sealing his place in the final. The victory is his, but questions linger. Consistency remains the biggest one.

Jack has reached yet another prestigious final, presenting a genuine opportunity to claim his second ranking title of the season. Notably, he doesn't have to face Judd Trump this time. In the Welsh tournament, Lisowski's path was less challenging compared to Hawkins'. He benefited from some luck as top players were eliminated early on.

Let's move straight to the semifinal against John Higgins. In a surprising turn, Lisowski emerged victorious, winning in the maximum number of frames. For a player known for his inconsistency, this is a significant achievement. His impressive break-building is noteworthy: four half-centuries and a century break of 138 points. Most importantly, Lisowski outplayed Higgins in a closely contested match. The score remained tight throughout, with neither player gaining a clear advantage. Lisowski secured the eleventh frame with a break of 78 points.