Zhao Xintong vs Hawkins Prediction 26 August 2026

In his last ten matches, Zhao Xintong have displayed solid form, picking up six wins against three defeats. His attacking prowess stands out: he has racked up an impressive 46 breaks of 50-plus and fired in 16 centuries during this stretch, underlining his ability to seize the initiative and convert chances at the table with ruthless efficiency. The Chinese player’s highest break in this span reached a remarkable 140, highlighting his focus during crucial moments. Meanwhile, his opponents have struggled to match him in terms of big breaks just five centuries have been conceded across these matches. Zhao’s convincing 5-2 victory over Jack Jones in his previous outing suggests he is finding his rhythm at just the right time in the tournament.

Barry Hawkins heads into the match after a demanding run of ten games, posting six wins and four losses a record that speaks to a certain level of consistency over the stretch. The Brit leads his opponent in 50+ breaks, tallying 51, though he lags behind in centuries with just seven compared to Zhao’s impressive sixteen. It’s also worth noting that Hawkins has allowed his rivals to rack up eleven centuries against him in those last ten matches a potential vulnerability when facing such an aggressive opponent as the Chinese player. In the previous round, Barry secured a workmanlike 5-3 victory over Ryan Day. While that head-to-head lacked fireworks in terms of big breaks, the Englishman showed composure in the closing frames to seal a deserved win.