Xiao Guodong v Matthew Selt Tips

Despite Matthew having improved of late, I still think that this will be a Xiao win. Both players have only lost 2 of their last 10 matches, but Xiao has won 8, Matthew only 5 with 3 draws. The total scores between these is 5-5, but Xiao looks just that bit more consistent.

The scores between these two stand at 5-5, but the pick goes to Xiao, who has had the best of the recent matches. Matthew has hit a good run of form, but Xiao has been one of the most improved players over the last two years and is taken to win with the -1.5 handicap start.