Higgins vs Bingham Prediction 11 August 2026

Higgins heads into this clash with six wins and four defeats from his last ten matches-a run that reflects a fairly average spell of form. Over those ten outings, John has compiled four century breaks and racked up 43 half-centuries, with his highest break reaching 128 points. Despite a string of solid performances, his most recent match ended in a whitewash at the hands of Trump (0-6), a result that could impact his confidence heading into this stage of the tournament. Notably, Higgins’ opponents have produced even more centuries (12) and half-centuries (54) over the same period, which may point to defensive vulnerabilities or a lack of consistency when closing out frames.

Bingham are currently struggling: over his last ten matches, he has managed just three wins against five defeats, clearly indicating issues with his form. His attacking stats also lag behind his opponent’s-just one century break and 13 breaks of 50 or more points during this stretch. By comparison, his rivals have been more clinical at the table, racking up three centuries and 17 half-century breaks over the same period. In his most recent outing, Bingham suffered a 0-4 defeat to Chang Bingyu, underlining his slow starts and difficulties scoring under pressure. Historically, head-to-head clashes between these players have tended to feature low total frame counts, regardless of who has dictated the pace of play.