Xu Si vs Alfred Burden Prediction: Xi can not be written off yet

The second part of the World Championship snooker tournament qualification match between Xu Si and Alfred Burden will resume at the Crucible Theatre. As it stands, Alfred Burden holds the advantage. Can Xu Si manage to reverse the situation and turn things around in this upcoming session?

Xu Si recently suffered a defeat in the round of 16 at the German Masters, losing 5-4 to Sam Craige. Additionally, in his first game at the World Open, he was defeated by Shaun Murphy with a score of 3-5. Similarly, in the ongoing match, Xu Si finds himself trailing by 3 points going into the second part, with the current score standing at 3-6. While his qualification chances may seem slim, there's still hope, and we can expect Xu Si to elevate his performance, giving his best effort until the very end.

Alfred Burden recently broke his streak of five defeats by defeating Rebecca Kenna in his last game in the World Championship qualification round. During this losing streak, he faced tough opponents such as Ali Carter, Matthew Selt, Peng Yisong, Ronnie O’Sullivan, and Julien Leclerq. In the current fixture, Alfred Burden has made a strong start in the first part, leading by 3 points. Although the match is not yet decided, I anticipate him to maintain his strong performance, show resilience, and continue to exhibit character throughout the remainder of the match.

This match is far from over, as both players still have a good chance of clinching victory. While Allen Burden currently holds the advantage, I believe Xu Si has the capability to level the playing field. I anticipate a close contest with the potential for a high number of points scored by both players.