Trump vs Higgins Prediction

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    Judd Trump
    SCO
    John Higgins
    5
    6
    94
    70
    73
    48
    0
    71
    54
    63
    43
    40
    18
    0
    5
    41
    62
    104
    51
    81
    62
    63
    79
    72

    🔊 Can Judd Trump reach yet another final this season? Standing in his way is veteran John Higgins. It's the Masters in London, and the tournament is nearing its conclusion. This is the first semifinal, and our editorial team offers a prediction for this clash. The format remains the same - a best of 11 frames. Our betting tip will be at the end of the article.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Trump has defeated his opponent seven times in a row. John Higgins is a very favorable matchup for the world number one. This season, the snooker players have faced off just once.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    57%
    17 Wins
    43%
    13 Wins
    21.02.26
    Players Tour Championship
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    6
    5
    17.01.26
    The Masters
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    5
    6
    24.10.25
    Northern Ireland Open
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    5
    2
    22.03.25
    Players Tour Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    6
    4
    28.11.24
    UK Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    6
    5
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    Judd Trump Player Overview

    Bright, successful, and without any issues. Trump is performing well in this tournament. He's once again chasing his first title of the season and seems more prepared than ever. Especially since the toughest opponents have already been eliminated. So, if not now, when?

    Judd has won two matches in the Masters with the same scoreline of 6-2. While a result like that against Ding Junhui was anticipated, facing Mark Allen was a different story, given their head-to-head record that could have raised concerns. However, there was no real contest, as Allen struggled to compete with low shot accuracy. Judd had a 57 percent success rate, while Mark managed only 46. Both players produced three half-centuries and a couple of closely contested frames. It's worth noting that Trump also had some luck on his side. But that's often the fortune of the strongest.

    Match Results: Judd Trump

    25.04.26
    World Championship
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    13
    12
    L
    21.04.26
    World Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Gary Wilson
    Gary Wilson
    10
    5
    W
    05.04.26
    Tour Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Zhao Xintong
    Zhao Xintong
    3
    10
    L
    03.04.26
    Tour Championship
    Neil Robertson
    Neil Robertson
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    4
    10
    W
    01.04.26
    Tour Championship
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    9
    10
    W
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    John Higgins Player Overview

    Another challenging battle awaits the veteran of world snooker. The draw hasn't been kind, but every streak has its end. John is having a solid tournament, showcasing his experience in both matches. His quarterfinal triumph over Zhao Xintong was a true display of brilliance.

    While the encounter with Barry Hawkins was routine, the clash with the Chinese world champion was a real fight. They played the full set of frames, with the score ending at 6-5. It's worth highlighting the intensity of the match: John Higgins trailed 3-5 but managed to rally and clinch a tight deciding frame. Notably, both players demonstrated commendable accuracy (72 percent for Higgins, 69 for Xintong). John recorded two half-centuries and a century break.

    Match Results: John Higgins

    30.04.26
    World Championship
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    17
    15
    L
    28.04.26
    World Championship
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Neil Robertson
    Neil Robertson
    13
    10
    W
    25.04.26
    World Championship
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Ronnie O´Sullivan
    Ronnie O´Sullivan
    13
    12
    W
    19.04.26
    World Championship
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    10
    7
    W
    12.04.26
    Snooker 900
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Ronnie O´Sullivan
    Ronnie O´Sullivan
    0
    6
    L
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    Editor's Prediction

    Both players secured victories in tight snooker quarterfinals, yet things look grim for Higgins. His poor head-to-head record, combined with Judd Trump's excellent form, leaves him with little hope. The world number one thrives under any pace, while John needs to maintain focus for extended periods-something he struggles with. No surprises here. We're backing Judd Trump to win with a handicap of (-2.5).

    Our choice
    Judd Trump Handicap (-2.5) at odds of +100*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (16 January 2026, 07:48)

    Betting Tips: Judd Trump - John Higgins

    Judd Trump has won
    trump-juddhiggins-johnin last 7 matches against John Higgins.
    Judd Trump Win
    -278
    Under 10.5 frames
    trump-juddin 8 of last 9 Judd Trump games.
    Total frames Under (10.5)
    -500
    John Higgins has won with a +3.5 frames handicap
    trump-juddhiggins-johnin last 12 matches against Judd Trump.
    John Higgins Handicap (+3.5)
    -303
    John Higgins has won with a +2.5 frames handicap
    higgins-johnin 12 of last 13 matches.
    John Higgins Handicap (+2.5)
    -137
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