Quinn vs Burden Prediction 13 September 2026
🔊 Fergal Quinn and Alfie Burden are set to face off in the Northern Ireland Open qualifiers. The match will be played in a Best of 7 format, where a quick start could prove decisive. For both players, this tournament represents an opportunity to break their recent poor runs and make a statement on the ranking circuit. The clash of contrasting styles adds intrigue: Quinn’s modest stats go up against Burden’s impressive break-building ability.
Head-to-Head
📊 This will be the first-ever head-to-head meeting between these snooker players.
Head-to-head statistics Quinn - Burden
Fergal Quinn Player Overview
Fergal Quinn have struggled for form lately, recording just one win in his last ten matches-a clear sign of inconsistency and a lack of confidence at the table. His highest break during this stretch was 91, and of his six breaks over fifty, only two were convincing. The rest came with difficulty, as his opponents compiled 21 breaks of 50+ and two centuries, putting Quinn under constant pressure and often seizing control of the frame. His most recent outing ended in disappointment as well, losing 3-4 to Phil O'Kane despite pushing the match to a deciding frame.
Match Results: Fergal Quinn
Alfie Burden Player Overview
Alfie Burden heads into this match with a clear edge in attacking firepower: over his last ten outings, he’s racked up sixteen breaks over fifty and notched six centuries, with a highest of 129-a seriously impressive mark. Even though he’s only come away with two wins from those ten matches, his stats highlight an ability to maintain a high tempo. Against opponents of similar calibre, Burden often capitalises on open tables and short positions, favouring an aggressive, break-building style over prolonged tactical exchanges. His most recent outing was a tough one-a 0-5 whitewash at the hands of Shaun Murphy-but the level of opposition there was well above what he faces here.
Match Results: Alfie Burden
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Looking at the stats, Burden clearly holds the edge thanks to his impressive run of attacking play: sixteen breaks over fifty and six centuries. The Irishman, on the other hand, has almost no winning experience even in the closing frames of recent matches-something that seriously undermines his composure under the pressure of a best-of-seven format. Given these factors, the match is likely to unfold under the Englishman’s control: expect a fast start, clinical capitalization on his opponent’s mistakes, and only rare moments of resistance. The most reasonable prediction here is a Burden win with a -2.5 handicap, as the numbers point to a significant advantage in all key attacking and scoring metrics.