Wakelin vs Zhao Xintong Prediction
🔊 Snooker players continue their tournament in Jeddah, and by the end of the week, we'll know the name of the champion. Let's take a closer look at the Round of 16 match between Chris Wakelin and Zhao Xintong. Does the Englishman stand a chance? Let's delve into it. Our editorial team offers their prediction for the match and a bet at reasonable odds.
Head-to-Head
The snooker players have faced each other three times, with the Chinese player securing two victories. Both wins came this year, with the most recent one happening just recently in Shanghai.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Chris Wakelin Player Overview
It's quite possible that Chris is already packing his bags to save time later. Zhao Xintong has always been a tough opponent for him. The Englishman lost to him just two weeks ago in Shanghai, and his chances don't look much better now.
Wakelin hasn't been able to defeat top-tier opponents recently, and it's a challenge for him. The main issue is his inconsistent play. When facing the best, minimizing mistakes is crucial, but that's not always his strength. Chris did secure a win in Saudi Arabia, but it was against Farah Ajaib, who was overmatched and lost 1-5. No one expected a different outcome.
Match Results: Chris Wakelin
Zhao Xintong Player Overview
Zhao has recently only been stopped by Kyren Wilson. The Chinese player continues to demonstrate an exceptional level of play. Xintong is performing fantastically at the table, showing no regard for the opponent's status. A clear testament to this was his previous match in Jeddah.
Stephen Hollworth was defeated 5-0. None of the top seeds, apart from O'Sullivan, delivered such a performance at the start, with many even being knocked out. When Xintong gets the opportunity to dominate, he does so with great pleasure. In the match against Stephen, he recorded three breaks over 50 and two centuries. In two frames, his opponent didn't score at all, and in the others, he struggled to make an impact.
Match Results: Zhao Xintong
Editorial Prediction
We saw it all back in late July when Zhao dominated his opponent. Not much seems to have changed since then. In his first match, the Chinese player showed he is still in top form, leaving us wondering what his opponent can possibly do to surprise him. Wakelin needs to play at 120 percent, and even then, victory isn't guaranteed. This matchup will be played in a best-of-11 frames format, and we suggest focusing on the handicap here. It's an ideal situation for us to place our bet on Zhao Xintong to win with a -2.5 frame handicap.
Betting Tips: Chris Wakelin - Zhao Xintong