Yize vs Hawkins Prediction 31 January 2025

Will Wu Yize and Barry Hawkins delight us in the quarterfinals of the German Masters with battles as intriguing as their recent Scottish Open encounter (4:3)? This question is key to our prediction. Both snooker players are showing commendable performance this winter. Thus, the match promises to be filled with a plethora of interesting events.

Wu Yize

Yize is capable of conquering a major tournament in the foreseeable future, as he is in excellent form. At the same Scottish Open, Wu came close to triumph (top-2) but failed to break the resistance of Pangfei Li (5:9). The representative from China often lacks composure in crucial moments, although he is gradually improving in this aspect. Yesterday, the athlete won a no-compromise fight against Mark Allen (5:4), making a phenomenal comeback from a 2:4 score.

Barry Hawkins

Hawkins got an extra day of rest due to Rick Walden's withdrawal from the competition, which in itself is a significant advantage. As he gets older, Barry is increasingly struggling with serious loads. However, he is still capable of "firing" in short bursts. The athlete is just a small step away from returning to the top ten of the world ranking, which surely served as additional motivation. A couple of months ago, the athlete nearly conquered the UK Championship (top-2), managing to significantly unsettle Judd Trump (8:10).

Editorial Prediction

In this match, in our humble opinion, there is no clear favorite. Since the aforementioned head-to-head confrontation, the sides have not transformed beyond recognition, and it is logical to assume that they will please fans with another intriguing fight with an unexpected ending. Total over - our choice for the match.