Robert Milkins vs Gary Wilson Prediction: This match could go either way

In the 1/8 round of the Welsh Open, Cymru, Llandudno, will be the venue for the matchup between Robert Milkins and Gary Wilson. Heading into this contest, Robert Milkins is considered the underdog, while Gary Wilson is the favorite.

Robert Milkins delivered an impressive performance in his recent match against David Gilbert, securing a notable 4-0 victory. This win extends the Englishman's successful run to five wins in six matches, with victories over Barry Pinches, Robert Williams, Jamie Jones, and Allan Taylor. However, despite these commendable performances, Milkins experienced a defeat at the hands of Ryan Day in the German Masters 1/16, resulting in a 1-5 outcome.

Gary Wilson has secured two consecutive wins in the Welsh Open, and in this upcoming match, the Englishman aims to maintain his momentum. Considered the favorite, Wilson will seek to capitalize on his chances once more, especially against Robert Milkins, whom he defeated in their last encounter with a scoreline of 1-3. However, it's worth noting that, apart from his recent victories over Iulian Boiko and Jack Lisowski, Gary Wilson faced consecutive defeats in his other matches, losing to Mark Selby, John Higgins, and Neil Robertson.

It's indeed challenging to determine a clear winner in this match considering the qualities both players possess. However, Robert Milkins appears to have demonstrated more consistency and is currently in good form. As a result, I anticipate a closely contested encounter, with Robert Milkins likely to narrow the odds, and I expect the total frames to go 'over'.