Allen vs Jiahui Prediction

Should we agree with the sportbooks that there's a clear favorite in the 1/8 final match of The Masters between Mark Allen and Si Jiahui? This is the key question around which our prediction is built. In 2024, each snooker player managed to upset the other once, adding extra intrigue to the upcoming clash.

Mark Allen

Allen arrived in London in a highly combative mood, which is terrible news for his competitors. Due to several setbacks, Mark has fallen out of the top three in the world rankings. However, with proper effort, he is capable of quickly making up for lost ground. Last month, the representative from Northern Ireland conquered the Masters in Saudi Arabia, leaving no chance for Mark Selby (4:2), Ronnie O’Sullivan (4:2), and Luca Brecel (4:1). After winning the trophy, the athlete also qualified for the World Open, defeating Thor Leong in a tough battle (5:4).

Si Jiahui

Jiahui appears to be a potential "dark horse" of the tournament, as he is currently in good form. Si has not yet fully unleashed his potential, but he continues to work tirelessly on himself. The Chinese player has won seven consecutive matches, achieving the maximum result in the latest edition of the Champions League. In long battles, the athlete usually feels confident, which is convincingly proven by his impressive performance at the Wuhan Open two months ago (top-2).

Editorial Prediction

In our humble opinion, this match will not end very quickly. The opponents are approaching the game in roughly equal conditions, and we believe that the lucky ticket holder to the next round will be determined in a prolonged fight. Total over - is the priority option for the match.