Yize vs Liu Hongyu Prediction 31 August 2026

Wu Yize’s recent form is impressive: he has claimed seven wins in his last ten matches, highlighting both his consistency and growing confidence over the stretch. His break-building stats during this run are particularly eye-catching - 45 breaks of 50+ and no fewer than 11 centuries, compared to just eight from his opponents. That’s a strong testament to the attacking flair of the Chinese player. His highest break reached a formidable 140, and the frequency of his big contributions underlines his ability to dictate the pace and convert positional advantages into frame-winning chances. Even in his most recent defeat - a narrow 4-5 loss to Artemiy Zhizhin - Yize maintained a high level of intensity right until the final ball, refusing to relinquish the initiative without a fight. This kind of all-out approach often allows him to steal tough frames, even against opponents with tight defensive setups.

Li Hongyu enters this match with far less impressive numbers: four wins in his last eight outings point to inconsistency and spells of poor form throughout tournaments. Still, he’s shown a knack for capitalizing on opportunities three century breaks in his last ten matches highlight his ability to seize the moment when given space at the table. However, when it comes to mid-range scoring (15 breaks of 50+), Li clearly trails not only today’s opponent but also most of the current season’s attacking contenders. His previous defeat a 1-5 loss to Chang Bingyu exposed his struggles getting into matches, as a fast start from his rival knocked him off rhythm by the midway point.