Carter vs Kazakov Prediction 19 September 2026

The Englishman is enjoying a brilliant run of form, having claimed eight wins in his last ten official matches. Carter’s record boasts thirty half-century breaks, six of which he converted into century breaks, including a superb maximum of 134 points. In his most recent title match, Allister delivered a masterful performance to defeat the legendary Mark Williams 9-6 in the final, showcasing remarkable composure under pressure. Allister demonstrates impeccable cue ball control, consistently thwarts opponents’ counterattacks with solid safety play, and rarely misses on the easy balls. In the upcoming clash, the seasoned Englishman is expected to impose a relentless break-building tempo on his young rival right from the opening frames.

Anton Kazakov has struggled for consistency, suffering six defeats in his last nine matches. The Ukrainian’s attacking game has looked limited during this stretch, producing only seven breaks over fifty points and just a single century. In his previous outing at the start of this tournament, Anton fell 1-4 to Sam Craigie without putting up much resistance, once again displaying lapses in concentration during extended breaks. When facing opponents of Carter’s calibre, Kazakov routinely surrenders the initiative and commits costly positional errors when transitioning from defence. Notably, matches involving Anton tend to be fast-paced affairs, with frames rarely dragging out.