Mateusz Baranowski vs Simon Blackwell Prediction

    πŸ”Š The clash between Mateusz Baranowski and Simon Blackwell will kick off the China Open qualifiers. For both players, this is a prime opportunity to make a statement and get their season off to a strong start. The matchup is made even more intriguing by the fact that Baranowski holds professional status, while his opponent lacks significant competitive experience. Here’s our prediction for this match-up.

    Head-to-Head

    πŸ“Š This will be the first high-profile head-to-head clash between these rivals.

    Mateusz Baranowski Player Overview

    Mateusz Baranowski ended last season on a rough note, picking up just two wins and suffering eight defeats in his last ten matches. Despite the disappointing run, he managed to fire in a century break (104) and compiled eleven breaks of over fifty points during that stretch-clear evidence of his attacking potential, even if his results remain inconsistent. In his most recent outing at the World Championship, Baranowski fell in qualifying to Ricky Walden, losing 4-10-a scoreline that highlights his struggles to control the match against top-tier opposition. The Polish player is certainly capable of making a strong start to the new season, and the draw looks favourable, but there are lingering questions about his preparation after a short off-season.

    Match Results: Mateusz Baranowski

    09.04.26
    World Championship
    Ricky Walden
    Ricky Walden
    Mateusz Baranowski
    Mateusz Baranowski
    10
    4
    L
    06.04.26
    World Championship
    Mateusz Baranowski
    Mateusz Baranowski
    Florian Nuessle
    Florian Nuessle
    10
    5
    W
    11.02.26
    World Open
    Luca Brecel
    Luca Brecel
    Mateusz Baranowski
    Mateusz Baranowski
    5
    4
    L
    09.01.26
    Welsh Open
    Ka Wai Cheung
    Ka Wai Cheung
    Mateusz Baranowski
    Mateusz Baranowski
    4
    3
    L
    06.01.26
    German Masters
    Allan Taylor
    Allan Taylor
    Mateusz Baranowski
    Mateusz Baranowski
    5
    3
    L
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    Simon Blackwell Player Overview

    Simon Blackwell remains something of an enigma, as he rarely features on the professional circuit. His last notable appearance came at a Shoot Out event in December, where he struggled to make an impact. Since then, Blackwell has taken part in Q Tour matches, but questions linger over his consistency. The start of the season presents an opportunity for him-players are still searching for their best form, and early rounds often produce surprises. However, Blackwell will need to stay focused and string together solid breaks if he wants to make the most of this chance.

    Match Results: Simon Blackwell

    12.12.25
    Shoot-Out
    Stuart Bingham
    Stuart Bingham
    Simon Blackwell
    Simon Blackwell
    1
    0
    L
    11.12.25
    Shoot-Out
    Simon Blackwell
    Simon Blackwell
    Reanne Evans
    Reanne Evans
    1
    0
    W
    24.11.25
    UK Championship
    Sanderson Lam
    Sanderson Lam
    Simon Blackwell
    Simon Blackwell
    6
    4
    L
    23.11.25
    UK Championship
    Ken Doherty
    Ken Doherty
    Simon Blackwell
    Simon Blackwell
    3
    6
    W
    11.07.25
    Championship League
    Nutcharut Wongharuthai
    Nutcharut Wongharuthai
    Simon Blackwell
    Simon Blackwell
    1
    3
    W
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    ⭐ Editor’s Prediction

    It’s tough to pick a clear winner here. The season is just getting underway, and there’s been a considerable break since the last match. The players will likely need some time to find their rhythm. We could see bursts of momentum-given the lack of form, one of the snooker players might string together several frames in a row. In this scenario, backing under 9.5 frames looks like a solid bet. We don’t expect this to be a long contest.

    Our choice
    Total frames Under (9.5) at odds of -137*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (9 June 2026, 07:15)

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    Betting Tips: Mateusz Baranowski - Simon Blackwell

    Mateusz Baranowski has lost
    baranowski-mateuszin 6 of last 7 matches.
    Simon Blackwell Win
    +125
    Under 9.5 frames
    simon-blackwellin 6 of last 7 Simon Blackwell games.
    Total frames Under (9.5)
    -137
    Simon Blackwell has won with a +1.5 frames handicap
    simon-blackwellin 6 of last 7 matches.
    Simon Blackwell Handicap (+1.5)
    -125