Mertens vs Liam Highfield Prediction 17 September 2026

Ben Mertens’ recent form over his last ten matches can be described as average, with five wins and five losses. He has posted solid break-building numbers, recording 19 breaks over 50 and one century, with a top break of 120. However, his opponents have also found success at the table, compiling four centuries and seventeen half-centuries against him-highlighting some issues with maintaining control during frames. His most recent outing was a dominant 4-0 whitewash against Iulian Boiko, underlining his ability to close out matches quickly without letting them drag on. In terms of playing style, Ben adopts more of a hybrid approach: he’s capable of stringing together big breaks when given the opportunity, but often leaves openings for counter-attacks from his rivals.

Liam Highfield heads into this match in high spirits, having claimed eight wins from his last ten outings-a testament to both his form and consistency. His attacking prowess is on full display: seven centuries and thirty half-century breaks, with a top score of 147-the maximum possible. Opponents have found it tough to get going against him, managing no centuries and just eight breaks over fifty during the same stretch, underlining Highfield’s dominance both at the start of frames and when closing them out. His most recent performance saw him dispatch Jiang Jun 4-1, further proof of his ability to maintain momentum even when the match throws up the occasional setback.