Xiao Guodong vs Sam Craigie Result, Score & Stats

⭐️ Xiao Guodong heads into the tournament on the back of four straight defeats, though he has pushed his opponents to the limit in nearly every outing. The Chinese snooker star lost narrowly to Michael Holt 4-5, Dylan Emery 4-6, and Ross Muir 3-4. Craigie, meanwhile, has enjoyed better form: in September, he beat Noppon Saengkham 6-3 and Su Jingxun 5-2, before suffering a heavy defeat to Kyren Wilson. The last head-to-head between these two came back in 2021, with the Englishman coming out on top.

Despite Guodong's higher pedigree, his current form suggests this won't be a straightforward win. Even in defeat, the Chinese player consistently claims multiple frames, while Craigie has already shown he can mix it with seasoned pros on tour. With the match set for a short race to four frames, all signs point to a closely-fought contest. For this bet to land, we need a 4-2 or 4-3 scoreline either way. The pick: over 5.5 frames.