Craigie vs Kazakov Prediction 13 September 2026

Sam Craigie have shown steady, if unspectacular, form over his last ten matches, splitting them evenly with five wins and five losses. While this record doesn’t suggest a clear advantage in current form, a closer look at the numbers reveals some key insights. During this stretch, Craigie has racked up 27 breaks of 50 or more and fired in five centuries-a tally that comfortably surpasses his opponent’s. His highest break stands at an impressive 134, and he consistently strings together productive visits at the table. In his most recent outing at the English Open, Craigie fell 2-4 to Joe O’Connor-a result that might seem average at first glance, but the standard of play was notably high. The sheer volume of big breaks underlines the Briton’s attacking style of play.

Anton Kazakov heads into this match on the back of just three wins in his last ten outings-a disappointing run of form. Over that stretch, the Ukrainian has managed only nine breaks of 50+ and a single century, while conceding twenty-three sizeable breaks to his opponents. His highest break during this period was 115, compared to a top break of 127 posted by his rivals. Kazakov’s most recent appearance ended in a 1-4 defeat to Ding Junhui in the opening round of the British tournament-another early exit without mounting any real challenge for the top spots. Notably, six of Kazakov’s last seven matches have finished under six frames, highlighting that his contests are rarely drawn out and often end swiftly, with little drama or suspense.