Wakelin vs Robertson Prediction 25 April 2026

Chris had five wins in ten matches leading up to the World Championship. Not exactly stellar form. The snooker player hasn't displayed any remarkable performances in recent months, with his best result being a couple of rounds progressed in a tournament. On the bright side, he did secure victories against top players like Wu Yize and Xiao Guodong.

Then came the World Championship. Here, Wakelin already managed to win a match. Liam Pullen was defeated with a score of 10-6. Chris took the first session 5-4 and then used his experience to outplay his opponent in the second session. Pullen, lacking the necessary experience, struggled. There were no tight scores, and the more seasoned Wakelin executed his game plan effectively. His shot accuracy was at 69 percent, and he achieved seven half-centuries, though he didn't manage a century break.

Neil arrived at the World Championship with the same stats as his opponent. This season has been inconsistent for the Australian. His performance often aligns with his mood. Is this surprising? Probably not. That's what makes Neil Robertson so captivating for fans. When he's on fire, opponents should be wary.

But the first match in Sheffield in 2026 doesn't reveal much yet. Robertson secured an easy win over Pan Junxu, but the real difference came only towards the end of the encounter. The first session was evenly matched, and in fact, the Chinese player leveled the score at the start of the second. Then came that decisive surge from the renowned Australian. Robertson notched up six half-centuries and a century in this match. On we go.