Alexander Ursenbacher vs Mohammed Mustafa Shebab Prediction: Ursenbacher to make it to the next round

In the English Open qualification, Alexander Ursenbacher will play Mohammed Mustafa Shebab at Morningside Arena, Leicester. The two players who come into this game come off consecutive defeats. How will this encounter unfold?

Alexander Ursenbacher is coming off a number of defeats, and in this one, he will hope to get things right. Last time out, Alexander Ursenbacher played Andrew Pagett in the Saudi Arabia Masters round 1/12 and lost 3-4. However, prior encounters saw Alexander Ursenbacher lose to John Higgins, Gary Wilson, and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh. Yet, it is worth noting that his only recent win ended in a 3-1 victory over Robbie McGuigan in the Championship League Second Leg. 

Mohammed Mustafa Shebab faces another tough test after a number of poor performances. Last time out, Mohammed Mustafa Shebab played Jimmy White in the Saudi Arabia Masters round 1/25 and lost 4-2. However, other prior encounters saw Mohammed Mustafa Shebab lose to Dominic Dale, David Lilley, and Tian Pengfei. In the meantime, prior encounters to those defeats saw Mohammed Mustafa Shebab win four games in a row, his most recent being against Steve Moody. 

Looking at the two teams ' recent games, I will back Alexander Ursenbacher in this encounter. While both teams come into this game following poor performances, Mohammed Mustafa Shebab is just below par, and with Alexander Ursenbacher having the better record and experience, I will back him to win with ease.