Trump vs Higgins Prediction 30 July 2026

Trump opened the tournament just as you’d expect from one of the main favourites. His 6-4 victory over Barry Hawkins was solid, even if the scoreline doesn’t fully reflect his dominance at the table. Judd maintained control throughout most of the match, never really allowing his opponent to get within striking distance. 

His break-building was also impressive. The Englishman knocked in a century, added several breaks over fifty, and stayed focused throughout. What stood out most was Trump’s composure in the face of setbacks-dropping a frame never affected his performance in the next. That’s a promising sign at the start of the season.

Higgins had to dig deep for this one. His clash with Jack Lisowski went all the way to a deciding frame, where the Scot finally sealed a dramatic 6-5 victory. Wins like these rarely happen by chance. Once again, John proved that even in the tightest of finishes, he remains one of the coolest heads on tour.

During the match, Higgins fired in a century and added several more breaks over fifty. But it wasn’t just his scoring power that made the difference. When Lisowski started to find his rhythm, John responded with patience and near-flawless tactical play. It was these fine margins that allowed him to turn the match around. However, there’s a catch. The battle with Lisowski was an energy-sapping affair-eleven frames, a constant fight for control, and a tense finish are bound to take their toll. Up next is Trump, who enjoyed a much smoother ride in his previous outing, and that could well become a key factor in their showdown.