Vafaei vs Trump Prediction 25 April 2026

Hossein has rarely been featured in marquee matchups this season. This year hasn't been his best. However, the snooker player has found some decent form in recent months. Before the World Championship, he had secured eight wins in ten matches (including World Championship qualifiers).

The Iranian cruised through the qualifiers in Sheffield and didn't stop there. In the round of 32, he dismantled Si Jiahui with a commanding 10-3 victory. In that match, he managed to score seven half-centuries and one century. Vafaei won all four possible frames in the second session. Si, on the other hand, was reduced to a mere spectator, making it a one-sided affair.

Judd had secured eight wins out of ten matches leading up to the World Championship. While this is a solid record, it hasn't translated into titles. A notable loss to Zhao Xintong (3-10) stands out. Trump remains a major enigma at this year's World Championship. Although he's nearly assured the top spot in the rankings by season's end, he clearly desires more. But does he have the level to achieve it?

The snooker player won his Round of 32 match at the World Championship, but questions linger. In the first session, Trump had a dismal start against Gary Wilson, trailing 1-4. However, the players went into the break with Trump staging a comeback to lead 5-4. The first frame of the second session turned out to be Wilson's last win in the tournament. After that, as is often the case, Judd remembered he needed to win. In this match, he managed only four half-centuries and one century.