Zhao Xintong vs Thepchaiya Un-Nooh Preview & Prediction | 2026 Champion of Champions | Group Two
by Trystan Pugh ·
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World number one Zhao Xintong takes on 2026 World Open champion Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the Group Two semi-finals on Thursday.
Start date/time:
Venue: Mattioli Arena, Leicester, England
How to watch on TV & online: UK – ITV & ITVX / USA – FanDuel
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Zhao Xintong vs Thepchaiya Un-Nooh prediction
Despite the fact he was unable to defend his world title earlier this year, Zhao Xintong enjoyed a phenomenal end to the 2025-26 season, winning the World Grand Prix, Players Championship and Tour Championship.
The world number one is yet to win an event in the current season but showed glimpses of his top level in reaching the quarter-finals of the recent International Championship.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh is back for his second stab at the Champion of Champions after winning the World Open earlier this year. The Thai star came from 4-0 down to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-7 in the final, adding to the Shoot-Out title he won in 2019.
Un-Nooh clearly has the firepower to cause an upset, but Zhao's ceiling is much higher and his recent performances indicate he is finding his best game.
Zhao Xintong vs Thepchaiya Un-Nooh tip: Zhao Xintong to win
