Adam Williams presents his prediction for the Champion of Champions snooker match.
Neil Robertson
Neil Robertson is beginning to resemble his former self this season. Last season, Neil's performance was poor, culminating in him missing the World Championship, a fitting conclusion to such a disappointing season. This season, Neil has already claimed victory at the English Open, although he nearly squandered a significant lead in the final against Wu Yize. Nonetheless, following this triumph, Neil suffered defeats to Rory Thor 4-1 and Jackson Page 5-1, indicating that echoes of last season occasionally resurface. In this tournament, Neil overcame Ali Carter 4-3 and Judd Trump 6-4, with both matches proving challenging, but he performed well in the critical final frames.
Mark Williams
Mark Williams nearly clinched the title in Riyadh this season, losing to Judd Trump 10-9 in the deciding frame. In other tournaments, Mark has been eliminated quite often, sometimes losing to lower-ranked opponents. In Bolton, Mark defeated Bai Yulu 4-1 and Kyren Wilson 6-5. The match against Neil is likely to mirror the encounter with Kyren, as we think Neil will aim to restrict Williams' attacking opportunities with his safety play. This style of match may not be ideal for Mark, who is accustomed to playing more offensively.
Neil Robertson vs Mark Williams Prediction
In head-to-head encounters, Neil holds a significant advantage largely due to his ability to restrict Williams and deny him the chance to execute long-range opening shots. The outcome will largely hinge on how effectively Robertson capitalises on the opportunities he receives. We believe that Neil rightfully stands as a slight favourite and, in a closely contested match, will emerge victorious with a score of 6-4 or 6-5.
