Trump vs Higgins Prediction 17 January 2026

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.

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.