Igor Figueiredo vs Doherty Prediction 12 May 2024

Our prediction includes a quality analytical breakdown of the decisive stage match between veterans at the World Championship, Igor Figueiredo vs Ken Doherty. Who will go on vacation in a good mood? It's hard to give a straightforward answer to this question right away. Especially considering that the snooker players haven't faced each other since 2010.

Figueiredo has been in quite good form in Sheffield, which itself was a huge surprise for many experts. Essentially, Igor's career ended before it even began, as he never posed a significant threat to the top competitors. The Brazilian has always been considered an average player without strong potential, content with earning modest prizes. This time, however, the athlete feels very confident, which is evident even from the statistics (2 frames lost in 3 matches).

Doherty has advanced through his part of the draw less convincingly, but in crucial moments, he has repeatedly demonstrated iron discipline. Overall, Ken hasn't been grabbing stars from the sky for a long time either, remaining a living legend of the tour. In his prime, the Irishman climbed to the second position in the world rankings and conquered many prestigious competitions (23 titles). Yesterday, the athlete left Barry Pinches with few chances (4:1), and earlier, he broke Dechawat Poomjaeng's resistance in a no-compromise fight (3:2).