Match Info

Welsh Open - 1/32-finals

Date: 23 February 2026, Monday

Where to Watch on TV:


Czech-republic	Eurosport 1, Oneplay
France	Eurosport 1


	Wu Yize		Ben Mertens

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Wu Yize
82%

Ben Mertens
18%

(when we started the analysis)

82.3%

17.7%

Wu Yize has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)

Ben Mertens has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)

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Wu is ranked World Ranking: 12. Mertens is ranked World Ranking: 67.

Recent performances by Wu have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

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

In this match, Wu is the undeniable favorite.

The players have not played against each other recently.

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Wu Yize
Snooker
17.02.26	Wu Yize - Mark Allen	3:6 ✺
12.02.26	Wu Yize - Liam Pullen	5:2 ✺
11.02.26	Wu Yize - Mark Selby	1:3 ✺
11.02.26	Wu Yize - Matthew Selt	3:1 ✺
11.02.26	Wu Yize - Si Jiahui	3:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 4.9 LWLWW
- Ben Mertens
Snooker
10.01.26	Ben Mertens - Iulian Boiko	4:2 ✺
07.01.26	Ryan Day - Ben Mertens	5:2 ✺
06.01.26	Ben Mertens - Alexander Ursenbacher	5:1 ✺
17.12.25	Ben Mertens - Thepchaiya Un-Nooh	2:4 ✺
16.12.25	Mark Williams - Ben Mertens	Mertens B. walkover ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 9.7 WLWL?

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