O´Connor vs Craigie Prediction

    ENG
    Joe O'Connor
    ENG
    Sam Craigie
    1
    6
    16
    97
    0
    20
    39
    5
    19
    73
    27
    136
    65
    75
    78
    68

    🔊 As part of the International Championship, two Englishmen, Joe O'Connor and Sam Craigie, are set to face off. The match will be played in a Best of 11 format, adding intrigue and allowing the players to fully showcase their skills. Despite differing rankings and recent performances, both snooker players have roughly equal chances of winning. This encounter could be pivotal for improving their positions in the world rankings.

    Head-to-Head

    Three wins to one. Craigie leads the head-to-head. The opponents haven't faced each other this season yet.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    20%
    1 Win
    80%
    4 Wins
    01.10.25
    International Championship
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    1
    6
    28.02.24
    Championship League
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    3
    0
    27.02.24
    Championship League
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    3
    0
    08.11.22
    UK Championship
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    6
    4
    09.03.18
    Gibraltar Open
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    4
    2
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    Joe O'Connor Player Overview

    Joe O'Connor is displaying average form, having won five out of his last ten matches, showing only partial consistency. During this stretch, he has recorded 16 breaks over 50 points and four centuries, with his highest break being 129 points. His playing style is best described as hybrid; he's unafraid to attack but also capable of maintaining a solid defense. In his latest tournament, the snooker player narrowly lost to Mark Selby with a score of 3-4, highlighting his ability to compete fiercely against top-tier opponents until the very end.

    Match Results: Joe O'Connor

    12.04.26
    World Championship
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    Antoni Kowalski
    Antoni Kowalski
    8
    10
    L
    25.02.26
    Welsh Open
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    2
    4
    L
    23.02.26
    Welsh Open
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    Aaron Hill
    Aaron Hill
    4
    0
    W
    12.02.26
    World Open
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    Liu Wenwei
    Liu Wenwei
    3
    5
    L
    04.02.26
    World Grand Prix
    Ronnie O´Sullivan
    Ronnie O´Sullivan
    Joe O'Connor
    Joe O'Connor
    5
    3
    L
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    Sam Craigie Player Overview

    Sam Craigie appears to be struggling with form, having secured just five wins in his last ten matches. However, he is not one to back down easily; his aggressive style of play speaks volumes. With three century breaks and an impressive 17 breaks over 50 points, he proves his mettle. In the match against Iulian Boiko, Craigie showcased true determination in the closing stages, although the final score did not favor him, ending 2-4. Despite the defeat, his confidence and drive to push forward remain high.

    Match Results: Sam Craigie

    11.06.26
    China Open
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    Chatchapong Nasa
    Chatchapong Nasa
    6
    2
    W
    10.04.26
    World Championship
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    Umut Dikme
    Umut Dikme
    9
    10
    L
    18.03.26
    World Open
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    Zhao Xintong
    Zhao Xintong
    1
    5
    L
    17.03.26
    World Open
    Yao Pengcheng
    Yao Pengcheng
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    3
    5
    W
    26.02.26
    Welsh Open
    Zhou Yuelong
    Zhou Yuelong
    Sam Craigie
    Sam Craigie
    4
    1
    L
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    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Both players have been delivering inconsistent performances lately, but Joe O'Connor shows slightly more confidence both in terms of breaks over 50 points and recent match results. The Best of 11 format suggests a tense battle with comeback potential for each participant. Considering O'Connor's previous match data, betting on under 9.5 frames seems logical and is backed by this season's statistics.

    Our choice
    Total frames Under (9.5) at odds of -149*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (1 October 2025, 06:44)

    Betting Tips: Joe O'Connor - Sam Craigie

    Under 9.5 frames
    o-connor-joein last 21 Joe O'Connor games.
    craigie-samin last 16 Sam Craigie games.
    Total frames Under (9.5)
    -149
    Sam Craigie has won with a +2.5 frames handicap
    craigie-samin 8 of last 9 matches.
    Sam Craigie Handicap (+2.5)
    -145