Wells vs Dylan Emery Prediction 16 September 2026

Daniel Wells heads into this clash with four wins from his last ten matches, underlining a patchy run of form. Despite the overall slump, he’s still capable of putting together impressive scoring streaks: over that span, Wells has compiled 14 breaks of 50 or more, including two centuries. His highest break reached an impressive 124, but opponents have responded with even bigger numbers-he’s conceded three centuries and eighteen half-century breaks during this period. In his most recent outing, Wells suffered a 1-4 defeat to Barry Hawkins at the English Open, a result that could dent his confidence heading into this fixture. Nevertheless, the frequency of his scoring visits highlights his attacking potential-when he finds his rhythm, Wells can string together substantial breaks.

Dylan Emery are on a similar run, picking up four wins and suffering six defeats in their last ten matches. However, their break-building stats stand out: over this stretch, Emery have compiled five century breaks (compared to just two from their opponent) and racked up nineteen half-centuries (against the opposition’s fourteen), with a top break of 130. Interestingly, Emery’s open, attacking style also allows opponents to thrive-players facing him have put together twenty half-centuries and four centuries in the same period. This suggests Emery favour an aggressive, free-flowing game rather than a defensive or tactical approach. In the previous round of this tournament, Emery cruised to a commanding 4-0 whitewash over Jamie Clarke-a clear sign they are hitting top form at just the right moment.