Coral World Grand Prix match betting preview, free tip & analysis

Free snooker tips, best bets and analysis for day three of the Coral World Grand Prix in Cheltenham.

When to watch

ITV4, 1pm & 7pm Wednesday

Best bet

Zhao Xintong to beat Yan Bingtao
1pt Evs Hills

Preview

The remaining four first-round matches in the Coral World Grand Prix are all competitive on paper but that doesn’t always make for punting value.

John Higgins has a good record against Masters hero Stuart Bingham, his opening opponent, but the Scot is prone to inconsistency.

Kyren Wilson bids to frank the form of his Masters win over Jack Lisowski, whose all-round game is still lacking.

Barry Hawkins has been struggling and could be vulnerable against Mark Williams if the Welshman is in the mood, but for anyone looking for an interest Zhao Xintong could be worth chancing against Yan Bingtao.

Yan won his first title of note at the Riga Masters earlier in the season in July, but he failed to turn up to the European Masters last month due to reported back pain and this is his first outing of the year.

After making the Betway UK Championship semis in November Yan’s form dipped and he lost to Joe O’Connor in the Scottish Open, whereas Zhao’s run to the quarter-finals of the German Masters last week showed plenty of promise.

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