Williams vs Higginson Prediction 18 September 2026

Mark Williams heads into the match in solid form, having claimed seven wins in his last ten outings while suffering three defeats. What stands out is his prolific break-building - he’s compiled 28 breaks of 50 or more, including five centuries, with a high of 136. This underlines his aggressive approach, focusing on scoring and stringing together long runs at the table. Even after his recent 6-9 loss to Ali Carter in the English Open final, the Welshman continues to show consistency against opponents with varying styles. The fact that he has conceded 29 breaks of 50+ (including just three centuries) suggests Williams often plays an open game, inviting opponents to attack in return. Nevertheless, his ability to rack up big breaks gives him composure and confidence in closing out frames, even against top-level competition.

Andrew Higginson's recent form leaves much to be desired: with just three wins in his last ten matches, it's clear he's struggling for consistency and rhythm. Offensively, there's a noticeable lack of firepower-he's managed only seven breaks over fifty points in that stretch, without a single century, while his opponents have racked up fourteen 50+ breaks and two centuries against him. His most recent outing was another setback, suffering a swift 1-4 defeat to Ross Muir-an indicator of either a poor start to the season or an ongoing slump. Still, players like Higginson are capable of making life difficult for their rivals in patches, using solid safety play and controlling the pace in scrappier frames.