Allen vs Carter Prediction

    NIR
    Mark Allen
    ENG
    Allister Carter
    4
    5
    70
    45
    61
    76
    5
    33
    57
    0
    9
    6
    57
    54
    0
    70
    67
    8
    86
    68

    🔊 Mark Allen from Northern Ireland and England's Ali Carter are set to clash in the World Grand Prix Round of 32. The match follows a Best of 9 format, which heightens the tension as any mistake could prove costly. This ranking tournament holds significant importance for both players, each eager to solidify their standings. Adding to the intrigue are their recent performances: Allen seeks redemption after a setback in the previous tournament, while Carter delivered a commendable performance against one of the toughest opponents.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Mark holds the upper hand in head-to-head victories, although the snooker players have yet to face each other this season.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    58%
    7 Wins
    42%
    5 Wins
    04.02.26
    World Grand Prix
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    4
    5
    18.05.25
    Helsinki International Snooker Cup
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    4
    5
    23.02.24
    Players Tour Championship
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    3
    6
    13.01.24
    The Masters
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    6
    3
    13.11.23
    Champion of Champions
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    2
    6
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    Mark Allen Player Overview

    Mark Allen has been showcasing impressive performances lately, boasting seven wins against just three losses, clearly indicating his strong form. He's thrilled fans with powerful breaks, surpassing the century mark four times and achieving 50+ points on eighteen occasions. This highlights his high level of concentration and ability to maintain control during matches.

    However, a crushing 0-5 defeat to Shaun Murphy might have slightly dented Allen's confidence. Mark's playing style is an intriguing blend of offense and defense, allowing him to adapt to various opponents' styles. In the current tournament, he is determined to rectify the mistakes of his previous match and once again prove his competitiveness at the highest level.

    Match Results: Mark Allen

    30.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    16
    17
    L
    28.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Barry Hawkins
    Barry Hawkins
    13
    11
    W
    23.04.26
    World Championship
    Kyren Wilson
    Kyren Wilson
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    9
    13
    W
    18.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Zhang Anda
    Zhang Anda
    10
    6
    W
    30.03.26
    Tour Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    10
    8
    L
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    Allister Carter Player Overview

    Allister Carter approaches this match after a setback in the semifinals against Judd Trump in the previous tournament, where he lost 2-6. However, before that, he maintained a strong performance, winning five of his last eight encounters. Carter's hallmark is his ability to focus intensely in the latter stages of a game, as evidenced by four century breaks in recent matches with minimal gaps between scores.

    When it comes to his duels with Mark Allen, fan interest invariably spikes. Matches between these masters are always filled with intrigue and close results. Carter is renowned for his strategic thinking and his ability to adapt to the style of aggressive opponents, making his encounters with Allen particularly thrilling for fans. It will be fascinating to watch their showdown and assess how well Carter can leverage his strengths against Mark Allen this time around.

    Match Results: Allister Carter

    08.05.26
    World Seniors Champs
    Craig Steadman
    Craig Steadman
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    4
    3
    L
    07.05.26
    World Seniors Champs
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Roger Farebrother
    Roger Farebrother
    4
    2
    W
    19.04.26
    World Championship
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    10
    7
    L
    15.04.26
    World Championship
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Anthony McGill
    Anthony McGill
    10
    7
    W
    13.04.26
    World Championship
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Julien Leclercq
    Julien Leclercq
    10
    5
    W
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    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Analyzing the form of both players, Mark Allen seems to have the edge with his number of big breaks and consistent recent performances. However, the psychological factor can't be ignored-his recent defeat might weigh on him during the opening frames. On the other hand, Carter appears to be on an upswing despite a disappointing semifinal earlier, suggesting a closely contested match. But is there potential for a long match? Doubts linger. Both players have tendencies to falter and make errors in succession. It's likely that one will make a decisive push in the latter part of the game. We predict under 7.5 frames total.

    Our choice
    Total frames Under (7.5) at odds of -114*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (3 February 2026, 06:10)

    Betting Tips: Mark Allen - Allister Carter

    Under 8.5 frames
    allen-markin last 15 Mark Allen games.
    carter-allisterin last 6 Allister Carter games.
    Total frames Under (8.5)
    -385
    Over 6.5 frames
    allen-markcarter-allisterin last 5 Mark Allen games against Allister Carter.
    allen-markin 7 of last 8 Mark Allen games.
    Total frames Over (6.5)
    -357
    Allister Carter has won with a +2.5 frames handicap
    carter-allisterin 6 of last 7 matches.
    Allister Carter Handicap (+2.5)
    -333