Match Info

English Open - Qualification - Semi-finals

Date: 25 July 2026, Saturday

Location: Mattioli Arena (Leicester)

Where to Watch on TV:


	Gao Yang		Joshua Thomond

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Gao Yang
80.3%

Joshua Thomond
19.7%

(when we started the analysis)

79.4%

20.6%

Gao Yang has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)

Joshua Thomond has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.9%)

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Yang (votes: 1 - 100%).

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Yang is ranked World Ranking: 76. Thomond is ranked World Ranking: 84.

Yang has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).

In recent matches, Thomond has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Thomond may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Yang is seen as the favorite.

Recently, the players have not faced each other.

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Gao Yang
Snooker
23.07.26	Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon - Gao Yang	4:0 ✺
20.07.26	Gao Yang - Andrew Higginson	3:5 ✺
09.07.26	Gao Yang - Simon Blackwell	2:2
09.07.26	Zhao Xintong - Gao Yang	3:1 ✺
09.07.26	David Grace - Gao Yang	3:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 0 LLTLL
- Joshua Thomond
Snooker
23.07.26	Joshua Thomond - Sam Craigie	4:3 ✺
03.07.26	Joshua Thomond - Ian Martin	3:1 ✺
03.07.26	Iulian Boiko - Joshua Thomond	3:1 ✺
03.07.26	Yuhao Lan - Joshua Thomond	3:1 ✺
10.06.26	Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon - Joshua Thomond	6:3 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 16.5 WWLLL

Gao Yang - Joshua Thomond: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide