Selby vs Lisowski Prediction 17 February 2026

Mark has secured another Champions League victory, but this isn't his first time doing so. However, the invitational nature of the tournament doesn't contribute to his ranking. The bigger tournaments in 2026 haven't been going well for Selby. He hasn't made a significant impact in them, even though the end of last year was nearly triumphant for him.

The Masters in January ended early with a defeat to Xiao Guodong (2-6). Then came an early exit in Germany, marked by a shocking loss to Xu Si (4-5). Following that, he couldn't overcome Zhao Xintong in Hong Kong (4-5). And finally, there was a recent qualifying match for the World Open. He did secure a win here, but only by a narrow margin of 5-4. Let's be honest, Haydon Pinhey isn't exactly the kind of opponent where such a close scoreline is expected.

Thanks to a single win in Northern Ireland, Jack is riding the wave for the entire season. That's the world of snooker for you. Since that resounding success, he hasn't shown much at the table. It's the same old Lisowski: overly aggressive. He can challenge any opponent but is also prone to losing to a random competitor.

Jack has played numerous matches in the Champions League. However, it's not worth considering. The format isn't right, and the motivation level doesn't match up. In Telford, though, he'll have to endure a longer game - 11 frames. In other tournaments, there's not much to highlight: in Germany, he suffered a heavy defeat to Xiao Guodong, and in Hong Kong, he couldn't hold off Chang Bingyu (4-5). He did qualify for the World Open, but that's about it. The player has had few standout matches in 2026.