Williams vs Hawkins Prediction 10 September 2026

Mark Williams enters this match in mixed form, having picked up five wins in his last ten outings. While he hasn’t established a clear edge in recent results, his attacking prowess is evident-he’s racked up 24 breaks of 50 or more and fired in four centuries, with a top break of 134. In his latest appearance, Williams edged past Matthew Selt 4-3 in a tense, drawn-out contest, showing he’s capable of grinding out victories even when not at his best. Against elite opposition, Williams can impose his style through sustained scoring runs, but his recent stats point to some inconsistency-he’s conceded 29 significant breaks to his opponents, outnumbering his own scoring visits.

Barry Hawkins have shown slightly better momentum over their last ten matches, with six wins and four losses indicating a steadier run of form compared to their opponent. Hawkins particularly stands out in terms of attacking play - he has compiled four century breaks (the highest being a 133), and an impressive twenty-six half-century breaks, edging out Williams who has twenty-four. This suggests Hawkins consistently racks up points in nearly every frame. Notably, Barry has also been more effective defensively, allowing opponents just twenty-four breaks of 50 or more, while himself producing more such runs - a sign of solid tactical discipline at the table. In his latest outing, Hawkins delivered a commanding performance, cruising past Daniel Wells 4-1 and sealing the win with minimal fuss or energy spent. Historically, head-to-head clashes between these two players have produced a high total number of frames, underlining the competitive nature of their encounters.