Mark Allen v Barry Hawkins Tips

The Hawk has looked good, beating Matthew Stevens 10-4 and Mark Williams 13-9. He has won the last three against Mark Allen, and I am backing him. With the last two being tight, this will be 13-11 to the Englishman.

Barry Hawkins won 6-5 vs Mark Allen in their last match. It was at the UK Championship 2024. It was his third consecutive win over Mark Allen. In the previous round they both won with the same score against very good players. I feel it's all even, and they will play the maximum frames.

I'm backing 13-11 here in this one. Mark Allen is in good form and can come out on top in a battle of attrition here versus Hawkins, who is in a resilient mood.

What a masterclass from these two players. They show impressive snooker, and the game is very balanced. Therefore, I think it could be very tight until the end, finishing with Allen's victory.

Both players have had a good tournament, and this is a really big, season-defining chance. Barry Hawkins might just have enough to get the 13 frames needed to win.

I am liking what Hawkins has been showing so far at this Crucible. 13-9 win for him over Williams where he had a total of 10 breaks. Before that, 4 breaks in a 10-4 win over Stevens. Allen had 5 breaks in a 13-9 win over Wilson. Before that, 4 breaks in his 10-6 win over Anda. Games between these two have usually been close, with Hawkins edging the most recent two matchups 6-5. 5-3

Mark Allen is inconsistent in some of his matches but should come out on top in a long match with Barry Hawkins. Go 13-9 to Mark Allen.

Mark Allen arrives after two good wins against two good players, he's looking not far off his best form right now so he'll be doing well here if he can match that form he's shown in his last two wins. Mark Allen 13-8 ?