Judd Trump vs Haotian Lyu Prediction: Trump to take control

The round of 16 in the World Grand Prix snooker tournament will feature a match between Judd Trump and Haotian Lyu at Morningside Arena, Leicester. In this contest, the odds are in favor of Judd Trump, who enters as the favorite, while Haotian Lyu is positioned as the underdog.

World number 2, Judd Trump, is seeking a positive outcome in his upcoming match after a 4-2 victory over Jamie Jones in the World Grand Prix round of 1/16. Reviewing Trump's recent matches, he has won three out of his last five, with notable victories against Junhui Ding (6-1) and Kyren Wilson (6-5). However, he faced a defeat against Ali Carter in the Masters quarterfinal with a score of 5-1. Despite being the favorite in the upcoming match, Judd Trump aims to maintain composure and advance to the next round.

Haotian Lyu secured a 4-3 victory over Chris Wakelin in the round of 16 in this tournament. This win marks his most notable performance since defeating Liu Hongyu in the round of 16 at the Scottish Open. Examining his recent five matches, Haotian Lyu has won three, including a convincing 4-0 victory against Jackson Page. Despite being considered the underdog in the upcoming match, it is an open competition, and Haotian Lyu stands a good chance, aiming for a favorable outcome.

I support Judd Trump in this match, as he is undeniably at the peak of his game and holds the position of the favorite. Nevertheless, Haotian Lyu is a formidable snooker player, and his performance against Wakelin serves as evidence of his skill. Despite this, I believe Trump's superior level of play will be the deciding factor, making this match, in all likelihood, an easy victory for the Englishman.