Yize vs Guodong Prediction

    CHN
    Wu Yize
    CHN
    Xiao Guodong
    6
    0
    113
    102
    83
    114
    84
    97
    9
    1
    40
    0
    35
    0

    🔊 Two tournament debutants from China will battle it out for a spot in the semifinals. Both are eager to make their mark, and their clash promises to be thrilling. Here's our prediction for the match between Wu Yize and Xiao Guodong at the Masters. The format is best of 11 frames. All the details are below, with the betting tip at the end. Nothing new, just as always.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 So far, these snooker players haven't crossed paths frequently on the tour. They've played three matches, with Xiao Guodong claiming two victories.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    67%
    4 Wins
    33%
    2 Wins
    21.01.26
    Championship League
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    1
    3
    19.01.26
    Championship League
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    2
    3
    16.01.26
    The Masters
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    6
    0
    31.03.25
    Tour Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    10
    8
    19.03.25
    Players Tour Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    6
    5
    Empty
    There are no events
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    Wu Yize Player Overview

    It's a pleasure to watch this player. Yize is young and certainly represents the future of the professional tour. It's important that he already has a title under his belt, along with a high ranking that allows him to compete in top-tier tournaments. Experience is something you can't overlook. The Chinese player made a triumphant start at the Masters in London.

    He secured a victory over Shaun Murphy. The reigning champion of the event was defeated 2-6. It was a sight to behold: Yize displayed overwhelming accuracy right from the start of the match and even notched up a century break of 137 points, although it was his only one. He also recorded a half-century. It's impressive that the young Chinese player maintained his grip throughout. As for Murphy... well, that's Murphy for you. The renowned Englishman once again demonstrated a lack of consistency over the long haul.

    Match Results: Wu Yize

    03.05.26
    World Championship
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    17
    18
    W
    30.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    16
    17
    W
    28.04.26
    World Championship
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    13
    8
    W
    26.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Selby
    Mark Selby
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    11
    13
    W
    20.04.26
    World Championship
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Lei Peifan
    Lei Peifan
    10
    2
    W
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    Xiao Guodong Player Overview

    Another Chinese player has also managed to surprise the audience. His victory in the first round is arguably the biggest upset of the tournament so far. Godun, who had been delivering local-level performances in recent months, effectively sent the formidable Mark Selby packing with a 6-2 scoreline. Quite something, isn't it? After all, Selby was dominating almost everyone at the end of 2025.

    This was an outstanding break-building match for Godun. Everything came together just when it was needed. His shot accuracy was at 72 percent, resulting in four half-centuries and a century break of 118 points. Selby, on the other hand, wasn't poor by any means, but his stats fell short of his opponent's. Such is the world of snooker: you can lose a match without even leaving your seat.

    Match Results: Xiao Guodong

    23.04.26
    World Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    3
    13
    L
    18.04.26
    World Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Zhou Yuelong
    Zhou Yuelong
    10
    6
    W
    18.03.26
    World Open
    Zhang Anda
    Zhang Anda
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    5
    2
    L
    17.03.26
    World Open
    Julien Leclercq
    Julien Leclercq
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    2
    5
    W
    16.03.26
    World Open
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Ben Mertens
    Ben Mertens
    5
    3
    W
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    Editorial Prediction

    Godun delivered an almost flawless performance against Selby, but maintaining that level across two consecutive matches will be challenging. Meanwhile, Yize is determined to reach the top. The Chinese player is highly aggressive, and handling his pressure will be tough. Xiao's past results over long distances don't bode well for his prospects, even when he was in peak form, he struggled against this opponent in their head-to-head meetings. We're backing Wu Yize to win.

    Our choice
    Wu Yize Win at odds of -143*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (14 January 2026, 08:51)

    Betting Tips: Wu Yize - Xiao Guodong

    Under 9.5 frames
    wu-yizein last 7 Wu Yize games.
    guodong-xiaoin last 28 Xiao Guodong games.
    Total frames Under (9.5)
    -125
    Wu Yize has won with a +1.5 frames handicap
    wu-yizein 12 of last 14 matches.
    Wu Yize Handicap (+1.5)
    -250
    Xiao Guodong has won with a +2.5 frames handicap
    guodong-xiaoin last 11 matches.
    Xiao Guodong Handicap (+2.5)
    -278