Hawkins vs Deng Haohui Prediction 31 August 2026

Barry Hawkins' last ten matches reflect a middling run of form, with five wins and five losses. Nevertheless, his break-building stats are impressive he has compiled 45 breaks of 50 or more points in recent games, including six centuries. This underscores his attacking prowess and his ability to dominate the table with sustained scoring visits. Even in defeat, such as his 2-5 loss to Zhao Xintong at the Wuhan tournament, Hawkins managed to produce several standout contributions. His style allows him to seize the initiative quickly and close out frames efficiently whenever his opponent falters. In terms of tournament progress, Hawkins consistently reaches at least the mid-stages, further highlighting his experience at the highest level of competition.

Deng Haohui heads into this match in less-than-ideal form, with just four wins and six defeats from his last ten outings. His numbers in terms of big breaks are modest as well only 14 breaks over 50, and none over a century during this stretch (his highest being just 71). This highlights his struggles to put together substantial runs, even against lower-profile opponents, and there’s been little evidence of significant progress as the season has unfolded. In his most recent appearance, Deng suffered a 1-4 defeat at the hands of David Grace right at the start of the previous tournament, failing to impose himself either in the early phases or the closing stages of frames. His playing style leans more towards cautious, error-forcing snooker rather than aggressive dominance or rapid scoring bursts.