Wakelin vs Michael Larkov Prediction 19 September 2026

The English professional has been showcasing a consistently high standard, mixing impressive scoring spurts with gritty finishes against some of the top players on the snooker tour. Over his last ten matches, Wakelin has racked up 24 breaks over fifty and chalked up six centuries, with a personal best of 112 points. In his most recent outing, Chris narrowly lost to Zhou Yuelong in a deciding frame, falling 3-4 but once again demonstrating both his fighting spirit and excellent break-building form. The Englishman reads the table superbly, punishes positional errors with clinical efficiency, and quickly clears open layouts. Facing a clear underdog, Wakelin will look to seize the initiative early on with commanding breaks from the very first frames.

The Ukrainian snooker player is enduring a tough stretch in tournament play, having picked up just three wins in his last nine official matches. Michael’s scoring form has been disappointing: over his past ten games, he’s produced only five breaks over 50 points and hasn’t managed a single century, with his highest effort capped at a modest 85. At the same time, Larkov consistently allows his opponents to build comfortable runs, conceding 17 half-century breaks and one century. In his previous match against Robbie Williams, the Ukrainian slumped to a lackluster 1-4 defeat, losing all control of the table in the second half of the contest. Against fluent scorers, Larkov regularly struggles to maintain focus, which often leads to his matches finishing quickly.