Judd Trump is yet to play a match at the Shenzhen Open, but a win over Si Jiahui on Thursday will land him a spot in the quarter-finals.
Former world champion Trump was handed a first-round bye following Anthony McGill’s withdrawal, while Si had to battle past the experienced Gary Wilson to reach the last 16.
Judd Trump v Si Jiahui Tips Summary
Best Bet - Judd Trump -2.5 @ 4/5
Alternative Bet - Judd Trump to win 5-1 @ 10/3
Judd Trump v Si Jiahui Prediction
Best Bet: Judd Trump -2.5 @ 4/5
Trump is currently involved in a five-way battle for the number one spot in the world rankings with Zhao Xintong, Neil Robertson, Wu Yize and Mark Selby.
The Bristol potter reached the quarter-finals of the English Open last month and that followed a run to the last four of the British Open.
Trump produced another quarter-final effort in the Wuhan Open and the 2019 world champion also took down the invitational Shanghai Masters crown at the start of the campaign.
It is clear that Trump is operating close to his peak and a major ranking event title does not appear to be too far away.
The 37-year-old received a first-round bye in the Shenzhen Open, but there are no concerns over Trump’s match sharpness given he only went down 6-5 to Shaun Murphy in the quarter-finals of the English Open a couple of weeks ago.
The Ace hammered Huang Jiahao 5-0 to qualify for the Shenzhen Open and he has made 10 breaks of 50 or more and three centuries in his last 16 frames of snooker.
There are many factors which can impact a head-to-head record between two players, but Si Jiahui’s struggles when facing Trump are difficult to ignore.
The Chinese cueman has lost 10 of his 11 career meetings with Trump and the 24-year-old has struggled to even keep tabs on his opponent in recent meetings.
Si has won only seven of the last 26 frames contested between the pair, a run that stretches back over four matches and two seasons.
The two-time ranking event finalist was made to work hard by Gary Wilson in a 5-3 first-round Shenzhen Open success and Si is likely to have far more on his plate against Trump.
Take the Bristol potter to Ace Si on the handicap.
Alternative Bet: Judd Trump to win 5-1 @ 10/3
Trump’s last five victories over Si have come by scorelines of 5-1, 5-2, 6-3, 3-1 and 6-2.
It is clear from the Ace’s efforts in the recent English Open and British Open that he is operating close to his peak and that spells major danger for Si.
Si has won only three matches in the last four events he has qualified for and the 24-year-old failed to even reach the main draw of the British Open.
This looks an excellent opportunity for Trump to record a wide-margin success and a 5-1 victory for the Englishman offers plenty of appeal in the correct-score market.
Judd Trump v Si Jiahui H2H Record & Stats
Judd Trump wins | 10 |
Si Jiahui wins | 1 |
Key Match Stats
Judd Trump has won 10 of his 11 career meetings with Si Jiahui
Si has won only seven of the last 26 frames he has contested against Trump
Trump has reached at least the quarter-finals in all of the last three ranking events
Si has won only three matches in the last four events he has qualified for
Trump has won 31 ranking event titles in his career
The Englishman has won 16 of the 20 matches he has played this season
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