Junhui vs Allen Prediction 3 April 2024
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A quality analysis of the Tour Championship quarter-final match between Junhui Ding and Mark Allen is stored in our prediction. Battles between top-10 world ranking snooker players usually delight with a plethora of interesting events. In this case, an additional factor is that the parties are well acquainted with each other.
Ding approached the season's end in excellent condition. However, he has been unable to break his prolonged title drought. Just under two weeks ago, Junhui suffered a most unpleasant defeat to Judd Trump in the decisive stage of the World Open (4:10), which is unlikely to lead to long-term consequences. Over his long career, the Chinese player has developed a "mental armor" that allows him to cope well with any challenges. Now, the athlete should be considered a potential "dark horse" of the tournament, especially since Ronnie O'Sullivan is far from his peak.
Allen, unlike his opponent, has conquered several competitions lately (Snooker Shoot-Out, Players Championship, and Champion of Champions), but not without some serious blunders. At the aforementioned World Open, Mark sensationally lost to Daniel Wells (3:5), and a bit earlier, he was defeated by Luca Brecel at the World Masters (2:4). After such heavy setbacks, the Northern Irishman reevaluated many things, which allowed him to quickly bounce back. The day before yesterday, the athlete convincingly dealt with John Higgins (10:7), making a fantastic comeback from a 1:4 score.
In this duel, Dean, from our point of view, will once again make Allen sweat. In personal meetings, dated last year, Junhui skillfully exploited Mark's weaknesses (6:5 and 10:5), and we expect this trend to continue. A victory for the Chinese representative with a handicap of +2.5 is the best option for the match.
Bet on Match Ding Junhui vs Mark Allen: Ding Junhui Handicap(+2.5)
Betting Tips: Ding Junhui - Mark Allen
Results predictions
Ding Junhui has won given a frame handicap of +1.5 in 12 of the last 14 matches against Mark Allen.Over/Under predictions
There have been total is under 17.5 frames in the last 14 Ding Junhui games against Mark Allen.
There have been total is under 17.5 frames in 49 of the last 50 Mark Allen games.There have been total is under 16.5 frames in 49 of the last 50 Ding Junhui games.