Hawkins vs Wells Prediction 9 September 2026
🔊 Barry Hawkins and Daniel Wells are set to clash in the last 32 of the English Open-a ranking event where every frame could prove decisive in the race for a deeper run. For both players, this match represents not just a chance to cement their place in the draw, but also an opportunity to make a statement: Hawkins arrives on the back of a string of hard-fought contests, while Wells looks to spring a surprise after a challenging spell. The intrigue is heightened by the contrast in their recent form and their track record in longer matches.
Head-to-Head
📊 The snooker players are roughly even in terms of wins.
Head-to-head statistics Hawkins - Wells
Barry Hawkins Player Overview
Barry Hawkins has experienced mixed results over his last ten matches, splitting them evenly with five wins and five losses-a run that hardly speaks to consistency. However, his attacking prowess remains undeniable. During this stretch, Hawkins has racked up 35 breaks of 50 or more, including four centuries, underlining his ability to dismantle opponents’ defenses with sustained scoring runs. His highest break reached 121, though he did concede a frame featuring an even higher 140-point effort from an opponent. The sheer volume of high breaks marks Hawkins as a player capable of dictating the pace and seizing control when the table opens up. In the previous round, he dispatched Lyu Haotian 4-2, advancing with composure and suggesting he’s well-adjusted to the tournament conditions.
Match Results: Barry Hawkins
Daniel Wells Player Overview
Daniel Wells heads into this match following a challenging spell, with just four wins in his last ten outings-a clear sign of his struggles to find consistent form. Nevertheless, Wells is known for his resilience in tight finishes, often clawing his way back even after a slow start. Over this stretch, he has compiled only 14 breaks over fifty (including two centuries), numbers that fall short compared to his opponent's stats. His highest break during this period stands at 124, while his rival’s top mark is 115 against him. In his most recent match, Wells overcame Gary Wilson 4-2, demonstrating a degree of mental toughness after a run of disappointing results and showing he can exploit his opponents’ weaknesses to swing a match in his favour.
Match Results: Daniel Wells
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Hawkins has outperformed their opponent when it comes to big breaks: the gap in break-building stats (35 to 14) is striking, as is the advantage in century breaks (4 to 2). Still, both players advanced from the previous round with identical scorelines, and recent trends suggest that Barry is regularly involved in lengthy matches. Hawkins enter as the formal favourite thanks to superior scoring numbers, but match duration stats strongly indicate a battle that should go at least six frames, regardless of how the opening unfolds or if either player suffers a dip in form. The most reasonable prediction is to back over 5.5 frames a pick supported by current player trends and the playing styles of both contenders.
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Betting Tips: Barry Hawkins - Daniel Wells