Guodong vs Yize Prediction

    CHN
    Xiao Guodong
    CHN
    Wu Yize
    6
    5
    1
    3
    67
    54
    63
    68
    76
    4
    84
    20
    73
    131
    77
    53
    81
    55
    9
    37
    109
    52
    104
    5

    πŸ”Š It's the first round of the prestigious tournament in Telford, England. What can we expect? Who will come out on top, the 16th or the 22nd seed? Let's analyze where the advantage lies. Here’s our prediction for the matchup between Xiao Guodong and Wu Yize.

    Head-to-Head

    Snooker players don't often face each other, with only one meeting on record. It took place at the end of last year, and Wu Yize came out on top.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    33%
    2 Wins
    67%
    4 Wins
    21.01.26
    Championship League
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    1
    3
    19.01.26
    Championship League
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    2
    3
    16.01.26
    The Masters
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    6
    0
    31.03.25
    Tour Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    10
    8
    19.03.25
    Players Tour Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    6
    5
    Empty
    There are no events
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    Xiao Guodong Player Overview

    Xiao has been struggling with his form recently. He's been losing too often, and even when he does win, it's a hard-fought battle against lower-ranked opponents. It's tough to pinpoint the cause, especially since the year began with a winning streak. While this information may not be crucial, given the prestigious tournament ahead, which is a completely different scenario, it's worth keeping an eye on. The Chinese player has competed in 61 matches this season, boasting a win percentage of 71, an impressive figure. Key stats include 118 breaks over 50 points and 48 breaks over 100 points, though he has not achieved any maximum breaks.

    Match Results: Xiao Guodong

    23.04.26
    World Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    3
    13
    L
    18.04.26
    World Championship
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Zhou Yuelong
    Zhou Yuelong
    10
    6
    W
    18.03.26
    World Open
    Zhang Anda
    Zhang Anda
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    5
    2
    L
    17.03.26
    World Open
    Julien Leclercq
    Julien Leclercq
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    2
    5
    W
    16.03.26
    World Open
    Xiao Guodong
    Xiao Guodong
    Ben Mertens
    Ben Mertens
    5
    3
    W
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    Wu Yize Player Overview

    The 21-year-old snooker player has his entire career ahead of him. While he hasn't claimed any major victories yet, he's already earned respect in the sport. For example, at the English Open, he reached the final and put up a fight against Neil Robertson, who is ranked 11th. Although he ultimately lost, those 16 frames will be remembered by fans for a long time. Speaking of recent performances, his results over the past month are arguably better than his opponent's. However, will this make a difference? It's uncertain, as his overall season statistics are less impressive. His win percentage stands at 70, with key stats including 97 breaks of 50+ points, 33 breaks of 100+ points, and no maximum breaks.

    Match Results: Wu Yize

    03.05.26
    World Championship
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    17
    18
    W
    30.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    16
    17
    W
    28.04.26
    World Championship
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    13
    8
    W
    26.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Selby
    Mark Selby
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    11
    13
    W
    20.04.26
    World Championship
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Lei Peifan
    Lei Peifan
    10
    2
    W
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    Editorial Prediction

    This matchup stands out as one of the most intriguing in the first round, with both competitors seemingly evenly matched. Yize has experienced the sweet taste of victory against more seasoned opponents, which might backfire on him this time around. Godun, being more experienced, has likely learned from past mistakes and is ready to capitalize on them. Xiao approaches each shot with greater deliberation, averaging a time of 26.5 seconds compared to Yize's 22.8 seconds per shot. Youth can be a hindrance in high-stakes competitions, especially considering the emotional factors at play. This match won't be easy, but we believe Xiao Godun should secure the win. Our bet is on a Xiao Godun victory.

    Our choice
    Xiao Guodong Win at odds of -145*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (17 March 2025, 15:15)

    Betting Tips: Xiao Guodong - Wu Yize

    Under 9.5 frames
    guodong-xiaoin last 23 Xiao Guodong games.
    wu-yizein last 11 Wu Yize games.
    Total frames Under (9.5)
    -125
    Xiao Guodong has won with a +2.5 frames handicap
    guodong-xiaoin 9 of last 10 matches.
    Xiao Guodong Handicap (+2.5)
    -417