Shaun Murphy vs Liam Davies Result, Score & Stats

⭐️ Murphy have looked sharp throughout September, winning four of their last five matches. At the Shenzhen Open, the Englishman cruised past Marco Fu, Hossein Vafaei, and Elliot Slessor, each by a commanding 5-1 scoreline, before narrowly losing 4-5 to Wu Yize. Davis are also enjoying a strong run of form, claiming four wins in their last five outings—including victories over Fan Zhengyi (4-1), Anthony McGill (6-1), and Long Zehuang (4-3). His only recent setback came against Chris Wakelin, falling 3-5.

Murphy are the clear favourite here, boasting a higher pedigree and a proven ability to rack up big breaks consistently. However, Davis have shown he can handle pressure from seasoned pros and reliably capitalise on his own chances. Impressively, the Welshman has covered a +2.5 frame handicap in 28 of his last 29 matches, underlining his resilience even against top-tier opposition. Given his current form, it’s reasonable to expect Davis to stay competitive and avoid a heavy defeat—even if the favourite ultimately prevails. The pick: Liam Davies +2.5 frames handicap.