Semi-Finals of Snooker World Cup 2025: Clash between O'Sullivan and Zhang, Trump against Williams - A glance and betting advice for sports enthusiasts
Semi-Final Showdown at the Snooker World Championship
Get ready for a nail-biting week as the Snooker World Championship 2025 enters the semi-finals! Here's a lowdown on the thrilling matches ahead.
O'Sullivan vs. Zhang
Ronnie O'Sullivan has stormed his way into the semi-finals after crushing Si Jiahui 13-9. This is O'Sullivan's impressive 14th semi-final appearance at the Crucible Theatre. This time, he faces Xingtong Zhang, who is making his semi-finals debut following his 20-month ban for match-fixing [Link in English]. The match will be a best-of-33 frames encounter, played out over four sessions, up to 17 frames won.
Bookmakers have lined up various sports betting markets and odds for this exciting match. You can bet on O'Sullivan to win (1.50), Zhang to win (2.40), or wager on the total frames with options like Over/Under 28.5 frames (1.58), Over/Under 29.5 frames (1.90), and Over/Under 30.5 frames (2.50). handicap options are also available, such as O'Sullivan -1.5 frames (1.72) and Zhang +1.5 frames (2.00).
Trump vs. Williams
In the second semi-final, Judd Trump and Mark Williams face off. Trump has put up a strong performance so far, living up to expectations of reaching the semi-finals. His opponent, Williams, secured his place by beating John Higgins in a thrilling 13-12 victory, giving him a confidence boost for the encounter against Trump.
Bookmakers see Trump as the clear favorite, and sports betting fans can place their bets on this match with various options available, such as Win Trump (1.22), Win Williams (3.90), and Over/Under frame totals. Handicap options like Trump -3.5 Frames (1.53) and Williams +3.5 Frames (2.35) are also offered.
Champion Predictions
In addition to the semi-final matches, bookmakers offer long-term bets for the final pairing and the 2025 Snooker World Champion. For the final pairing, you can bet on:
- Final: O'Sullivan - Trump (1.75)
- Final: Zhang - Trump (2.80)
- Final: O'Sullivan - Williams (6.50)
- Final: Zhang - Williams (10.00)
You can even bet on the future 2025 Snooker World Champion before the start of the semi-finals:
- Champion: Trump (1.75)
- Champion: O'Sullivan (3.70)
- Champion: Zhang (6.00)
- Champion: Williams (11.00)
With defending champion Mark Selby already out of the competition, anyone's game could be an upset. Don't miss out on the action and place your bets today!
- In the upcoming battle of the semi-finals, other players like Zhao Xingtong, who is making his debut in the semi-finals after a 20-month ban, will be faced with the challenge of underestimating seasoned veterans such as Ronnie O'Sullivan.
- The sports-betting world offers various options for those interested in the snooker match between O'Sullivan and Zhao, including wagering on the total frames, handicaps, as well as predicting the eventual winner.
- Similarly, the second semi-final match between Judd Trump and Mark Williams also has sports betting markets available, with Trump being favored and various long-term bets for the final pairing and the 2025 Snooker World Champion being offered.
- It's interesting to note that, with defending champion Mark Selby already out of the competition, the preview shows anyone's game could potentially be an upset, making the sports-betting scene more exciting.
