Stephen Maguire vs. Zhou Yuelong: Its Zhou Yuelong’s Time to Shine

Stephen Maguire and Zhou Yuelong are competing against each other in the World Championship Round 4, and only one will make it to the next round. The match will take place at the English Institute of Sport (Sheffield) on 12th April 2022. Stay tuned for more updates.

Stephen Maguire – On Fire Maverick

He reached the final of the UK Championship for the third time in December, his first participation in the final since 2007. Despite dropping the opening four frames to Ding Junhui, Maguire recovered to 3–5 at the end of the first session. After back-to-back centuries, he was only 6–8 down in the second session, but he dropped two more frames and the match 6–10.

Maguire's highlight of the 2019–20 extended season was the Tour Championship in June, where he defeated Mark Allen 10–6 in the final to earn the £150,000 winner's prize and his first ranking event victory since 2013. Martin Gould beat him 3–10 in the 2020 World Championship. Maguire began 2021 with a victory against Mark Selby at the Masters, followed by a 5–6 defeat to eventual winner Yan Bingtao.

Zhou Yuelong – Jumping Dragon

Zhou performed admirably in the UK Championship, achieving his first Triple Crown semi-final. After defeating John Higgins in the final 16, Higgins predicted that he will be the next Chinese player to make a huge breakthrough in snooker. In his victory over Peter Lines at the Scottish Open, Zhou made his second maximum break of his career.

Zhou, seeded 17, was the top seed in the qualifying stages of the World Championship. He defeated Xu Si 6–5 after a spectacular clearance tied the match at 5-5. However, he was defeated 10–7 by Liam Highfield in the final qualifying round. Zhou was rated 17 at the end of the season.

Expert Betting Tips

According to odds, Zhou Yuelong will definitely win this match against Stephen and secure his place in the next round; bet on Zhou Yuelong to win.

The total frames in the match would be lesser than 16.5; bet on total frames under 16.5 to win.

Zhou Yuelong will most likely win the first frame as well; bet on 1st frame winner Zhou Yuelong to win.

• 1x2 Zhou Yuelong 1.832
• Total Frames Under 16.5 2.08
• 1st frame Winner Zhou Yuelong 1.83