Predictions for World Snooker Championship 2025 Undersets: Top Sports Wagering Strategies for Underdogs
Let's Dive into the 2025 Snooker World Championship Competition
- Real action starts next Saturday as the highly anticipated Snooker World Championship kicks off
- 16 players earned their spot in this year's tournament through a grueling qualifying process
- We've gathered the lowdown on thedark horses to keep an eye on for some thrilling betting action
Which 16 Contenders are Headed to the Snooker World Championship?
The 2025 Snooker World Championship is about to take center stage. The top 16 players in the WST World Ranking [Link] get seeded directly for the tournament.
With the qualifying rounds wrapped up, 16 more determined competitors managed to secure their place in the competition.
Here are the lucky 16 contestants:
- Zak Surety (73)
- Chris Wakelin (20)
- Daniel Wells (49)
- David Gilbert (23)
- Zhao Xintong (Rising Star)
- Zhou Yuelong (32)
- Ryan Day (36)
- Ben Woollaston (44)
- Matthew Selt (34)
- Pang Junxu (27)
- Ali Carter (18)
- Lei Peifan (39)
- Wu Yize (22)
- Fan Zhengyi (46)
- Hossein Vafaei (24)
- Joe O'Connor (30)
Although these competitors started their journey as qualifiers, a few of them might just surprise us all by climbing to the top. Last year, Jak Jones, a qualifier at 31, made it all the way to the final of the 2024 Snooker World Championship.
While Judd Trump, Mark Selby, and Ronnie O'Sullivan are the bookies' favorites, we'll cast a gaze at the underdogs offering exciting betting opportunities.
Zhao Xintong: The Chinese Dream
Zhao Xintong, at age 28, is a name that should be on every snooker fan's radar. Known as one of the greatest Chinese talents, Zhao had to serve a 20-month suspension due to his involvement in a match-fixing scandal [Link].
Since the comeback, Zhao has been showing off his skills with outstanding performances. As he is now playing as an amatuer after his suspension, he had to fight hard from the very first qualifying round. Impressively, he delivered four century breaks in his debut game against Ka Wai Cheung, age 26.
He then went on to defeat Long Zehuang, Lyu Haotian, and Elliot Slessor [Video]:
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Translation: Welcome back to the Crucible, Zhao! With incredible performances, the former UK Champion pushes through every round of the World Championship qualifying and secures his return to the Crucible with a tough 10:8 win over Elliot Slessor.
Zhao will undoubtedly be one of the toughest opponents for the seeded players. Sports bettors can grab a quote of 12.00 for his victory.
David Gilbert: Making History Last Year
David Gilbert, 43, has also clinched his spot for the Snooker World Championship 2025. Gilbert is a familiar face to many snooker fans for his impressive run to the semifinals last year.
Gilbert hasn't had the best season, failing to reach the final stages of any major tournaments. However, his qualification went smoothly. With his world ranking, he only needed to win two matches to secure his place.
During these matches, Gilbert came out on top with a 10:6 win over Gong Chenzhi, 18, and subsequently defeated Aaron Hill, 23. The game went down to the wire with a nerve-wracking 9:9 decider, which Gilbert managed to pull through.
Although bookies are not too optimistic about Gilbert making the win, his current odds stand at 50.00.
Notable Absences: Lisowski, Wilson, and Bingham
While players like Zhao and Gilbert have claimed their spots in the 2025 Snooker World Championship, some strong competitors have surprisingly fallen short and will not be present at the Crucible Theatre this year.
Jack Lisowski, at 33, ranked 25th, was eliminated in the third round by Zak Surety, losing 8:10. This marks the first time in three years that Lisowski will be absent from the World Championship.
Gary Wilson, 39, also missed out on a spot after a nail-biting decider loss to Daniel Wells, 36, in the fourth round.
Stuart Bingham, 48, Jackson Page, 23, and Jimmy Robertson, 38, are other notable players who failed to qualify.
Joe O'Connor: A Promising Prospect
Joe O'Connor, 29, has secured his spot in the 2025 Snooker World Championship. He defeated young sensation Iulian Boiko, 19, in the third round and Jackson Page yesterday.
O'Connor is considered a rising star yet to fully reveal his true potential. During the 2024/2025 season, he reached the final of the World Open but lost to John Higgins, 49.
During the 2024 Snooker World Championship, O'Connor stunned the world by knocking four-time champion Mark Selby out in the first round.
Current odds for an O'Connor victory stand at 33.00.
A Chance for Another Qualifier in the Final?
Among the qualifiers for the 2025 Snooker World Championship are many strong competitors. Sports betting enthusiasts have the chance to back an underdog. Perhaps another qualifier could once again claim a place in the final.
Our news team at OnlineCasinosDeutschland.com will provide comprehensive coverage of the Snooker World Championship in the coming weeks.
What are the odds for Zhao Xintong to win the 2025 Snooker World Championship, given his impressive performances following his comeback after a 20-month suspension?Is sports-betting an exciting betting opportunity for underdogs in this year's Snooker World Championship, especially considering the form of Chinese talent Zhao Xintong and rising star Joe O'Connor?
