Adam Williams presents his prediction for the UK Championship qualifying match.
Neil Robertson
Despite winning the English Open, Neil Robertson's performances have been less than impressive. He sometimes struggles against lower-level opponents, and fans are hoping for more consistency from him. In the recent Champion of Champions tournament, Neil managed to defeat Ali Carter and Judd Trump but lost to Mark Williams, who eventually became the champion. At the UK Championship, Neil barely edged past Oliver Lines with a 6-5 victory. It can't be said that Robertson is currently at his best, as moments of weak play persist in his game.
Matthew Stevens
Matthew Stevens defeated Manasawin Phetmalaikul 6-4 and Martin O'Donnell 6-3, but as always, there are questions about his performance. Matthew rarely produces high breaks and often doesn't progress beyond the first rounds of tournaments. He has not achieved a single victory over a top player and has only made a few century breaks. With this level of play, Matthew is unlikely to reach the main stage of the tournament, but we expect him to challenge Robertson significantly.
Neil Robertson vs Matthew Stevens Prediction
In their head-to-head encounters, Neil has a clear advantage, and if Robertson aims to regain his previous form, he needs to dispatch Stevens with confidence and gear up for the main draw of the tournament. Although there are concerns regarding Robertson's form, we believe Neil will put in every effort to limit his opponent's opportunities. Given his superior skill set, our recommendation is a combo bet on Robertson to win, achieve more century breaks, and secure the highest break in the match.
