Result
5:3
29/01/2026 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- German Masters - 1/8-finals
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Chances of winning
Guodong Xiao
41.8% | John Higgins
58.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Guodong Xiao has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.7%)John Higgins has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Guodong Xiao than the current prediction. (-2.1%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for John Higgins than the current prediction. (+2.1%)
Guodong Xiao - John Higgins Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.22 ↑
(2.15) |
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1.61 ↑
(1.59) |
7.4%
(9.4%) | |
What is the prediction for Guodong Xiao - John Higgins?
Users Predictions:
2 users predict this event. Higgins will win (votes: 2 - 100%). High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Higgins (votes: 2 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is .
Preview Facts
- Xiao is ranked World Ranking: 11. Higgins is ranked World Ranking: 5.
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Xiao won 1.
- Xiao has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Higgins is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Higgins may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Higgins could have a small edge in this match.
- We predict that Higgins will win today's game, with odds of 1.61.
- In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Xiao won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 49:59. (average 3.8:4.5).
How many head-to-head matches has Guodong Xiao won against John Higgins?
Guodong Xiao has won 3 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has John Higgins won against Guodong Xiao?
John Higgins has won 6 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Guodong Xiao - John Higgins were as follows:
13.11.2025
John Higgins
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Guodong Xiao
4:3
30.07.2025
John Higgins
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Guodong Xiao
4:6
26.04.2025
John Higgins
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Guodong Xiao
13:12
03.04.2025
John Higgins
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Guodong Xiao
10:3
21.03.2025
Guodong Xiao
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John Higgins
5:6
Latest results of Guodong Xiao
Latest results of John Higgins
Draw
Main1/16-finals| 1 | Wilson K. | McGill A. | 5 : 1 |
| 2 | Hawkins B. | Zhang A. | 2 : 5 |
| 3 | Yang G. | Allen M. | 3 : 5 |
| 4 | Leclercq J. | Murphy S. | 1 : 5 |
| 5 | Williams M. | Robertson J. | 3 : 5 |
| 6 | Brown J. | Jones Jak | 0 : 5 |
| 7 | Slessor E. | Chadha I. | 3 : 5 |
| 8 | Pang J. | Robertson N. | 2 : 5 |
| 9 | Trump J. | Day R. | 5 : 0 |
| 10 | Si Jiahui | Gilbert D. | 5 : 4 |
| 11 | Lisowski J. | Xiao G. | 1 : 5 |
| 12 | Zhou Y. | Higgins J. | 3 : 5 |
| 13 | Selby M. | Si X. | 4 : 5 |
| 14 | O'Sullivan R. | Carter A. | 3 : 5 |
| 15 | Bingham S. | Donaldson S. | 5 : 2 |
| 16 | Ford T. | Zhao X. | 5 : 3 |
1/8-finals| 1 | Wilson K. | Zhang A. | 5 : 2 |
| 2 | Allen M. | Murphy S. | 0 : 5 |
| 3 | Robertson J. | Jones Jak | 5 : 2 |
| 4 | Chadha I. | Robertson N. | 0 : 5 |
| 5 | Trump J. | Si Jiahui | 5 : 2 |
| 6 | Xiao G. | Higgins J. | 5 : 3 |
| 7 | Si X. | Carter A. | 0 : 5 |
| 8 | Bingham S. | Ford T. | 5 : 2 |
Quarter-finals| 1 | Wilson K. | Murphy S. | 1 : 5 |
| 2 | Robertson J. | Robertson N. | 1 : 5 |
| 3 | Trump J. | Xiao G. | 5 : 3 |
| 4 | Carter A. | Bingham S. | 5 : 1 |
Semi-finals| 1 | Murphy S. | Robertson N. | 6 : 1 |
| 2 | Trump J. | Carter A. | 6 : 2 |
Final
