Vafaei vs Trump Prediction

    IRN
    Hossein Vafaei
    ENG
    Judd Trump
    13
    12
    21
    102
    2
    1
    69
    92
    71
    0
    66
    48
    0
    82
    83
    0
    5
    0
    0
    73
    64
    86
    9
    67
    74
    59
    43
    59
    132
    39
    76
    76
    0
    39
    100
    74
    117
    77
    16
    24

    🔊 The world number one continues their journey in the World Championship, facing no hurdles so far. Up next for Judd Trump is the resilient Hossein Vafaei, who breezed through the round of 16 with confidence. What's the best bet here? Let's delve into this matchup. We offer a prediction and a bet with attractive odds.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Trump holds the upper hand over his opponent in head-to-head battles. In essence, there's nothing surprising about that.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    33%
    4 Wins
    67%
    8 Wins
    25.04.26
    World Championship
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    13
    12
    20.03.26
    World Open
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    5
    1
    07.03.25
    World Grand Prix
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    5
    0
    04.02.25
    Championship League
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    3
    2
    20.04.24
    World Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    10
    5
    Empty
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    Hossein Vafaei Player Overview

    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.

    Match Results: Hossein Vafaei

    28.04.26
    World Championship
    Wu Yize
    Wu Yize
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    13
    8
    L
    25.04.26
    World Championship
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    13
    12
    W
    22.04.26
    World Championship
    SI Jiahui
    SI Jiahui
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    3
    10
    W
    14.04.26
    World Championship
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    Yang Gao
    Yang Gao
    10
    4
    W
    11.04.26
    World Championship
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    Michal Szubarcyzk
    Michal Szubarcyzk
    10
    2
    W
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    Judd Trump Player Overview

    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.

    Match Results: Judd Trump

    25.04.26
    World Championship
    Hossein Vafaei
    Hossein Vafaei
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    13
    12
    L
    21.04.26
    World Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Gary Wilson
    Gary Wilson
    10
    5
    W
    05.04.26
    Tour Championship
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    Zhao Xintong
    Zhao Xintong
    3
    10
    L
    03.04.26
    Tour Championship
    Neil Robertson
    Neil Robertson
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    4
    10
    W
    01.04.26
    Tour Championship
    Shaun Murphy
    Shaun Murphy
    Judd Trump
    Judd Trump
    9
    10
    W
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    Editor's Prediction

    This match is set in a long format, stretching over 25 frames, which might pose a challenge for the streaky Iranian player to deliver consistently. Hossein needs a strong start to avoid a blowout, while Trump typically starts slow but gains momentum as the match progresses. As the world ranking leader, Trump has the opportunity to rectify previous mistakes and avoid repeating them from his last match. We're backing Judd Trump to win with a -4.5 handicap. This handicap seems quite achievable given the format.

    Our choice
    Judd Trump Handicap (-4.5) at odds of -137*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (24 April 2026, 07:26)

    Betting Tips: Hossein Vafaei - Judd Trump

    Hossein Vafaei has lost
    hossein-vafaeitrump-juddin 7 of last 8 matches against Judd Trump.
    Judd Trump Win
    -714
    Under 20.5 frames
    hossein-vafaeitrump-juddin last 12 Hossein Vafaei games against Judd Trump.
    hossein-vafaeiin last 35 Hossein Vafaei games.
    hossein-vafaeiin 6 of last 7 Hossein Vafaei games (World Championship).
    trump-juddin last 50 Judd Trump games.
    Total frames Under (20.5)
    +100
    Hossein Vafaei has won with a +5.5 frames handicap
    hossein-vafaeitrump-juddin 11 of last 12 matches against Judd Trump.
    Hossein Vafaei Handicap (+5.5)
    -164
    Hossein Vafaei has won with a +4.5 frames handicap
    hossein-vafaeiin last 29 matches.
    Hossein Vafaei Handicap (+4.5)
    +100
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