Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2023 Snooker UK Championship match.
Ronnie O’Sullivan
The first round was simple for Ronnie. But the second game versus Milkins left controversial impression. Ronnie O’Sullivan made many mistakes, the ones that even amateurs are unlikely to make. He has been unwilling to participate in tournaments that offer small prize money recently. Ronnie has withdrawn from some tournaments due to injuries. Maybe this is why his form leaves much to be desired.
Zhou Yuelong
The Chinese player has performed well recently. He has already beaten Neil Robertson and John Higgins. Zhou Yuelong has won 7 out of the last 8 games. He has changed for the better for sure. He makes less mistakes, controls the game better, thinking several steps ahead.
Ronnie O’Sullivan – Zhou Yuelong prediction
Zhou Yuelong is not the one who can be a problem for Ronnie O’Sullivan. But the Chinese can get something using not the best form of his opponent. This is what we saw when he beat Neil Robertson. This bet seems to be risky, for sure as all their head-to-head games have ended with O’Sullivan wins, with Zhou winning one frame tops. However, Ronnie doesn’t seem to be invincible now, so Zhou can win three frames if he forgets about the previous results.
