Anda Zhang vs John Higgins Prediction: Higgins to make it the semis

Anda Zhang and John Higgins are set to face each other in the quarterfinals of the Players Championship. Having secured victories in their initial matches of the tournament, both snooker players enter this encounter with the motivation to advance to the semifinals.

Anda Zhang secured a narrow but strong victory over Noppon Saengkham in a match that concluded with a scoreline of 6-5. Despite this recent win, Anda Zhang's form has been inconsistent, having lost three and won two of his last five matches. One of his victories was against Ahmed Elsayed in a 4-1 match. However, he faced defeats against Junhui Ding, Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, and Jak Jones in the other matches. As he enters the next round, Anda Zhang is considered the underdog, but he aims to deliver an improved performance and advance further in the competition.

John Higgins showcased resilience by returning to the winning column after his loss to Gary Wilson in the Welsh Open semifinals. In the match against Junhui Ding, Higgins secured a 6-4 victory in the 11-frame contest. His current form is robust, winning ten out of his last 11 matches. Despite the significance of this match, Higgins aspires to perform at his peak, secure a win, and advance to the next round of the Players Championship.

I don't anticipate Anda Zhang delivering any unexpected performance here, despite securing a win over Saengkham in the previous outing. Conversely, John Higgins has consistently been a top-performing player, and considering that this match is a significant step forward for him, I am supporting him to secure a comfortable victory.