Mark Williams vs Mark Allen Prediction: Allen won’t make mistakes here

The World Tour Championship progresses, with Mark Williams set to face Mark Allen in the first semifinal match at Manchester Central on Saturday. With both players having made strong starts, they harbor lofty aspirations for this encounter. How will this match conclude?

After experiencing difficulty securing a win against Tom Ford in the round of 16 of this competition, Mark Williams elevated his performance in the quarterfinals. Facing off against the second-ranked snooker player, Judd Trump, Williams displayed exceptional skill and character, defeating the current World Open winner in a commanding 10-4 encounter. This victory marks Williams' second consecutive win since February. As he prepares to face a formidable opponent in Mark Allen, who is considered the favorite in this matchup, Williams is expected to bring his game to a high level despite being the underdog.

Mark Allen has secured consecutive victories following his previous defeats to Luca Brecel and Daniel Wells. In these recent wins, he triumphed over John Higgins in the round of 16, and then proceeded to defeat Junhui Ding in the quarterfinals. Despite this, the Northern Ireland snooker player will enter the upcoming match as the favorite, aiming to deliver another strong performance. It's worth noting that Mark Allen has only lost two of his last nine games, with the remaining seven resulting in victories.

This game is expected to be highly competitive, as both players have faced challenges recently but have managed to progress to this stage of the competition. While the outcome could swing either way, betting on a high frame count seems to be the best option, considering that neither player is likely to concede easily. However, Mark Allen is favored to win, and his determination often translates into success, even though the match is anticipated to be closely contested until the end.

BET:

Over 16.5 - 1.80

Mark Allen to Win - 1.63

Under 3.5 Match Centuries - 1.61