Adam Williams presents his prediction for the 2025 German Masters Snooker match.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh swept past Stuart Bingham (5:0) in the first round. While his victory itself was not entirely unexpected, the scoreline was surprising. We know how dangerous Un-Nooh can be when he finds his rhythm—his attacking style allows him to dominate frames with ease, producing big breaks. However, in this match, he compiled only two modest breaks of 63 and 62 points, while Bingham had opportunities in every frame. This suggests that the result was somewhat misleading, and Un-Nooh’s win was not as comfortable as it might appear. The first half of the season has not been ideal for Thepchaiya. He suffered an early elimination in the UK Championship qualifiers, losing to David Lilley. He also endured disappointing defeats against Dean Young, Louis Heathcote, and Daniel Wells, while his wins have been hard-fought—beating Andrew Higginson and Paul Deaville only 5:3.
Shaun Murphy
In contrast, Shaun Murphy is producing an exceptional standard of snooker compared to his opponent. At the recent Masters, he confidently defeated Gary Wilson, Neil Robertson, and Mark Allen, before overcoming Kyren Wilson (10:7) in the final to become Masters champion for the second time in his career.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh vs Shaun Murphy Prediction
Some players experience a dip in form after winning a major title, as it takes time to recover both physically and mentally. However, we are confident that this will not be the case with Murphy. He thrives on victories and only gains momentum, playing with even greater confidence. Furthermore, a full week has passed since his Masters triumph, allowing him to recharge. His 5:0 demolition of Liam Graham reinforces his dominance, and we are convinced that he will comfortably defeat Un-Nooh as well.
