Higgins vs Carter Prediction 17 May 2025

John had an impressive end to the season. It's really hard to find any faults. He clinched victory at the Tour Championship, and his performance at the World Championship was solid as well. The tournament in Sheffield ended with a defeat to Mark Williams. That match could be considered one of the best of the year, as the snooker players played all 25 possible frames. After that, it's time for some rest. It's unclear what mindset the player arrived in Helsinki with. However, throughout his career, John hasn't been known for lacking motivation, so we can probably expect him to be fully focused.

For the player ranked 17th, last season was a mixed bag. Carter is known for his erratic performances: he can deliver a brilliant game one moment and then fall apart the next. This was evident at the World Championship in Sheffield: he breezed through the qualifiers with style, only to face Ronnie O’Sullivan. Expectations were high for Carter in that match, especially since Ronnie was returning to the tour after a break. However, nothing went according to plan-Allister faltered and lost 4-10, looking nothing like himself. Before Helsinki, there was time to rest. Has the motivation returned? That's the big question. Let's watch and see.