Carter vs Allen Prediction

    ENG
    Allister Carter
    NIR
    Mark Allen
    4
    5

    🔊Snooker players keep fans entertained even during the off-season. Currently, a commercial tournament is taking place in Finland. Eight players are battling it out, and half of them have already been eliminated. We now look forward to the semifinal stage: Ali Carter will face Mark Allen. Let's delve into who might have the upper hand. Here's our prediction for the matchup.

    Head-to-Head

    In the past season, the players did not face each other. Over a longer period, Mark Allen holds the advantage.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    42%
    5 Wins
    58%
    7 Wins
    04.02.26
    World Grand Prix
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    4
    5
    18.05.25
    Helsinki International Snooker Cup
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    4
    5
    23.02.24
    Players Tour Championship
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    3
    6
    13.01.24
    The Masters
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    6
    3
    13.11.23
    Champion of Champions
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    2
    6
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    Allister Carter Player Overview

    Allister once again demonstrated his ability to compete against top-tier players. In the previous round, he defeated John Higgins. The Englishman delivered a high-quality performance, leaving no room for complaints. His dismantling of one of the most consistent snooker players on the world tour was so assured it seemed almost unusual. However, let's attribute this to the commercial nature of the tournament and move on. Carter's inconsistency hasn't disappeared, and it would be naive to assume that he's resolved his issues just yet. We've seen his dips in official matches, and it's likely we might witness them again in Helsinki. This is not the first year Allister has experienced such fluctuations. The Englishman is truly a player of contrasts.

    Match Results: Allister Carter

    08.05.26
    World Seniors Champs
    Craig Steadman
    Craig Steadman
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    4
    3
    L
    07.05.26
    World Seniors Champs
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Roger Farebrother
    Roger Farebrother
    4
    2
    W
    19.04.26
    World Championship
    John Higgins
    John Higgins
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    10
    7
    L
    15.04.26
    World Championship
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Anthony McGill
    Anthony McGill
    10
    7
    W
    13.04.26
    World Championship
    Allister Carter
    Allister Carter
    Julien Leclercq
    Julien Leclercq
    10
    5
    W
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    Mark Allen Player Overview

    This is not the Mark we expected to see at this stage. Like our editorial team, you probably anticipated that Kyren Wilson would deliver a stellar performance in Helsinki. Unfortunately, the journey for one of the world's top-ranked players was cut short. Allen was given plenty of opportunities in their head-to-head matchup, and he capitalized on them effectively. It wasn't a brilliant match, but a solid one nonetheless. Mark hit the mark when it mattered most. While there were some errors, there's probably no need to dwell on them. When your opponent allows you to win without pushing yourself to the limit, why overexert? We're looking forward to the next match, as the 9-frame format promises to be more intriguing.

    Match Results: Mark Allen

    30.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    16
    17
    L
    28.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Barry Hawkins
    Barry Hawkins
    13
    11
    W
    23.04.26
    World Championship
    Kyren Wilson
    Kyren Wilson
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    9
    13
    W
    18.04.26
    World Championship
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    Zhang Anda
    Zhang Anda
    10
    6
    W
    30.03.26
    Tour Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Mark Allen
    Mark Allen
    10
    8
    L
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    Editor's Prediction

    Our betting hint might have been evident from the description of Carter. We all know about Allister. Remember the World Championship - he was brilliant in the qualifiers but then utterly powerless against Ronnie O'Sullivan later on. Betting on Carter in the upcoming match is a risky endeavor. On the other hand, Mark Allen appears much more consistent. His victory over Kyren Wilson should boost his confidence, and with a format of nine frames, luck plays a lesser role. Opting for a negative handicap wouldn't be a mistake, but we'll go with a straightforward choice. Our bet is on Mark Allen to win.

    Our choice
    Mark Allen Win at odds of -164*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (18 May 2025, 04:56)

    Betting Tips: Allister Carter - Mark Allen

    Over 6.5 frames
    carter-allisterin 6 of last 7 Allister Carter games.
    Total frames Over (6.5)
    -385
    Allister Carter has won with a +2.5 frames handicap
    carter-allisterin 13 of last 15 matches.
    Allister Carter Handicap (+2.5)
    -278