Adam Williams presents his prediction for the Xi'an Grand Prix snooker match
Ryan Day
Ryan Day plays a lot. Two Championship League groups, two wins in the qualifying matches, and in Xi'an Ryan beat Matthew Stevens 5:2. I didn't really like Day's game in the qualifying matches - Day was losing 1:3 and 2:4 in both matches, but eventually won. I think that in the match with Hawkins, Day may not get going from the first frames.
Barry Hawkins
On the contrary, Barry Hawkins has played only in a few matches this season. Hawkins did not play in the Championship League groups, just two qualifying matches and went to Shanghai, where he lost to Zhou Yuelong 4:6. Barry did not play in the first round match of the tournament in Xi'an because Scott Donaldson withdrew. But I liked Barry's game in the match in Shanghai, I assume that Hawkins will play the same level.
Ryan Day - Barry Hawkins Prediction
In face-to-face matches, Day and Hawkins very often perform, having total over. At the World Championships the score was 10:8, so I think this match will also be a close one.
