Kyren Wilson vs Junhui Ding Prediction: A tough contest in a crucial stage

The quarter final of the Tour Championship continues, and in this fixture, Kyren Wilson will play Junhui Ding at Manchester Central. The two players showed character in their last game and will feel confident heading into this one. Who wins here? I preview this game and offer predictions below.

Kyren Wilson

Kyren Wilson has been excellent in recent matches, and once again, he will hope he shows his class. While this will be his first game in this championship, Kyren Wilson had just defeated world number 1 Judd Trump in a tough contest ending 9-10 in the Players Championship final. In that encounter, Kyren Wilson needed a solid performance in a 19-frame contest, having struggled in the last part of the game. In the meantime, that result extended the Englishman's run of performances to four wins in a row. In that run, Kyren Wilson defeated Mark Allen, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson. Ahead of this game, Kyren Wilson comes in as the favourite, and he will hope he finds luck.

Junhui Ding

Junhui Ding showed brilliance in his game against Mark Williams in the round of 16 of this tournament and will hope to keep things going. In that encounter, Junhui Ding had a 3-5 lead after the first part and then scored five points in the second part while Williams struggled. Yet, despite his amazing game, Junhui Ding struggled prior to this tournament. Junhui Ding has won only one of his last four matches, where he lost to fellow countrymate Xu Si and then against Shaun Murphy and Mark Williams. Ahead of this game, Junhui Ding is ranked 9 among the global snooker players.

Expert Betting Tips

Ding has not been very consistent, and it is just not easy to back him in a game where he comes in hugely unfavoured. On the other hand, Kyren Wilson is in his best form right now, and it is expected that he will approach this game with his best tactics. The two players sure have a chance to prove themselves, as this will be a two-part game. Therefore, as I expect a close contest, I believe this will end with many frames, as Ding should close the odds.

Our first option is total frames over 16.5 with odds at 1.86 on 1Xbet

Our second option is Junhui Ding Handicap (+2.5) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is under 3.5 centuries with odds at 1.79 on Betway