Hawkins vs Selby Prediction
🔊 It's the quarter-finals of the UK Championship, and the excitement is building. Defending champion Judd Trump is still in the mix, but so is last year's finalist. Barry Hawkins is looking to maintain his ranking from last year, but standing in his way is Mark Selby. So, who will come out on top? Let's delve into it. The match prediction is presented below.
Head-to-Head
📊 It's been almost two years since these snooker players last crossed paths on the tour. Their rivalry holds an intriguing balance: Barry Hawkins has claimed two more victories over Mark Selby in recent years.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Barry Hawkins Player Overview
Barry has secured 7 wins in his last 10 matches and maintains the 14th spot in the rankings. This season, he's consistently reached the later stages of tournaments. Hawkins is undoubtedly one of the toughest opponents on the tour. In the UK Championship, he's already advanced through two rounds and had a bit of luck with the draw.
Barry is gaining momentum in York. He started with a 6-4 victory over David Lilley, delivering a performance that was frankly average. However, he picked up pace as the tournament progressed. In the last 16, he absolutely dominated Elliott Slessor with a 6-0 win. Interestingly, Slessor had previously knocked out Kyren Wilson. The match wasn't remarkable in terms of break-building; Hawkins only managed three half-centuries. As for Slessor, he didn't have any successful breaks at all.
Match Results: Barry Hawkins
Mark Selby Player Overview
Mark continues his impressive form, having won 9 out of his last 10 matches. His only loss in recent months came against Zhao Xintong during the International Championship. He also claimed victory at the Champion of Champions tournament. What's next? He's already advanced through two rounds in York.
In the current tournament, Selby has defeated two Chinese snooker players, Lei Peifan and Zhou Yuelong, both with a scoreline of 6-2. Although there wasn't remarkable break-building in these matches, Mark's class shone through. He consistently clinched the frames in the closing stages. However, it's important not to draw too many conclusions just yet, as there are tougher opponents on the tour.
Match Results: Mark Selby
Editorial Prediction
Hawkins exhibits a rollercoaster of performances, ranging from average to blowouts. However, his inconsistency raises doubts, which will be crucial in the match against Mark Selby. The legend plays brilliantly, even when not everything is perfect, and he tends to make fewer mistakes recently compared to Barry Hawkins. If we witness the same level of play as in previous tournament matches, the favorite has a strong chance of success. We are backing Mark Selby to win with a -1.5 frame handicap.
Betting Tips: Barry Hawkins - Mark Selby
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