Matthew Selt vs Aaron Hill Prediction: Selt expected to rise to expectations

The upcoming match between Matthew Selt and Aaron Hill in the World Championship qualification at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield marks their first-ever encounter. How do you think it will unfold?

Matthew Selt suffered a setback in the World Open tournament, losing to Wang Xinbo in a close 4-5 match. This defeat marks his second consecutive loss, following a prior defeat against John Higgins in the Welsh Open round of 16. Over his last five games, Selt has only managed two wins, against Duane Jones and Ross Muir. However, he faced a 2-5 defeat in another match against Judd Trump.

Aaron Hill will be pleased with his performance in the match against Daniel Womersley, where he secured a commanding 10-3 victory. This win is likely to boost his confidence for upcoming games, especially considering his recent losses to Haoitan Lyu, Zhengyi Fan, and Sijun Yuan, with a notable win against Mark Selby. Despite being considered the underdog in the upcoming game, Hill may find motivation in Matthew Selt's recent winless streak, giving him hope for a potential victory.

Both players have a lot riding on this match, despite recent struggles with their form. This game will require them to demonstrate resilience and determination. However, Matthew Selt holds the advantage due to his experience and higher skill level compared to Aaron Hill. Consequently, I anticipate Selt winning with a handicap in what could be a low-scoring game in terms of total frames.