Selby vs Carter Prediction

Will Mark Selby overcome Ali Carter for the sixth consecutive time? Sportbooks lean towards no revenge happening in the first round of The Masters. We, in turn, also do not see any significant hints at surprises, agreeing with the offered odds in our prediction.

Mark Selby

Selby is having another turbulent season, which does not prevent him from staying in the top-5 of the world ranking. Mark possesses outstanding resilience, as he has experienced many tough challenges throughout his long career. The Englishman has triumphed at the World Championship four times, which is a phenomenal feat in such a competitive tour. This week, the athlete won the Champions League, leaving no chance for Jack Jones in a decisive battle (3:0).

Ali Carter

For Carter, the year 2025 did not start off too well, but he definitely does not intend to be a "whipping boy". In better times, Ali Carter consistently reached the final stages of prestigious competitions, leaving competitors of any caliber with nothing. Now, however, the Englishman is experiencing a noticeable decline, demonstrating solid snooker only in individual matches. Last month, the athlete performed relatively well at the Scottish Open (top-16), breaking the resistance of Graeme Dott (4:2) and Robbie Williams (4:3).

Editorial Prediction

In our opinion, this match should follow the script prepared by Selby. Since their last head-to-head encounter a couple of days ago (3:1), Carter has almost certainly not transformed beyond recognition, and we believe he will quickly be packing his bags again. A victory for Mark is the best bet for this match.