Allen vs Selby Prediction 16 January 2025

What do Mark Allen and Mark Selby have in common before the start of their second-round match at The Masters? They are both in splendid form right now. Moreover, during the current snooker season, they have exchanged victories (4:2 and 3:6), which is also taken into account in our prediction based on fresh data.

Mark Allen

Allen approached the tournament as one of the main contenders for the championship, as he is virtually unmatched by most competitors. A few weeks ago, Mark won the Masters in Saudi Arabia, giving away only five frames over three matches. The Northern Irish representative had previously avoided failure at the Scottish Open (semifinals), losing to Lei Peifan in tight battles (5:6). Yesterday, the athlete left no chance for Si Jiahui (6:2), thereby extending his winning streak to five matches.

Mark Selby

Selby ended four consecutive games in his favor, enjoying an easy stroll on each occasion (twice 3:1, as well as 3:0 and 6:1). Triumph in the Champions League definitely gave Mark a strong boost of confidence in his own abilities, which should lead to further improvement in results. With a smart approach, the Englishman is capable of conquering any competition, as convincingly proven by four World Championship triumphs. In London, the athlete already delivered a devastating defeat to Alistair Carter (6:1), managing to clearly state his intentions right away (4:0).

Editorial Prediction

In this match, we firmly believe that there will be significant intrigue. The opponents are approximately equally prepared for the meeting physically, and there are no slightest hints that the lucky holder of the coveted ticket to the next round will be determined in the shortest time. Total over is the priority option for the match.