Semifinal Showdown at Snooker World Cup 2025: O'Sullivan versus Zhang and Trump versus Williams - Insight and Betting Strategies
Semi-Final Showdown at the Snooker World Championships
Ronnie O'Sullivan, the 5-time world champion, and rising star Xingtong Zhang will square off at 2:00 PM today in the first semi-final of the 2025 Snooker World Championship. Meanwhile, Judd Trump and Mark Williams face off at 8:00 PM in the second semi-final match.
Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Si Jiahui 13-9 to secure his berth in the semi-finals for the 14th time in his career at the Crucible Theatre. Zhang, making his debut in the semi-finals after a 20-month suspension for match-fixing, will seek to reach the finals in his first appearance in this competition. The best-of-33 frames semi-final will be played over four sessions, with the winner emerging after 17 frames.
Bookmakers offer various sports betting markets and odds for this semi-final match. Some options include:
- O'Sullivan to win (1.50)
- Zhang to win (2.40)
- Over/Under 28.5 Frames - 1.58 / 2.40
- Over/Under 29.5 Frames - 1.90 / 1.90
- Over/Under 30.5 Frames - 2.50 / 1.55
- O'Sullivan -1.5 Frames - 1.72 / Zhang +1.5 Frames - 2.00
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The bookmakers favor O'Sullivan for this match due to his strong performances. However, Zhang must not be underestimated, given his impressive displays in the tournament.
In the second semi-final, Judd Trump takes on Mark Williams at 8:00 PM. Trump, a firm favorite for the title, faces off against Williams, who gained confidence with his 13-12 victory over John Higgins in the quarter-finals.
Sports betting enthusiasts can place bets on the market and odds for this match. Some options include:
- Win Trump (1.22)
- Win Williams (3.90)
- Over/Under 28.5 Frames - 1.82 / 1.92
- Over/Under 29.5 Frames - 2.20 / 1.54
- Over/Under 30.5 Frames - 2.90 / 1.35
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Long-term bets are also available for sports betting enthusiasts, including:
- Final: O'Sullivan - Trump (1.75) / Zhang - Trump (2.80) / O'Sullivan - Williams (6.50) / Zhang - Williams (10.00)
- Champion: Trump (1.75) / O'Sullivan (3.70) / Zhang (6.00) / Williams (11.00)
The bookmakers view Judd Trump as the clear favorite to win the world title. Although Ronnie O'Sullivan was initially considered a strong contender, his elimination by Zhang shows that unexpected outcomes can materialize in this competition.
What are the sports-betting odds for the upcoming football matches in the premier-league and European-leagues? For instance, O'Sullivan is currently at 1.50 to win his semi-final match, while Zhang stands at 2.40 in the snooker world championship. Similarly, Judd Trump is favored at 1.22 to win his semi-final of the snooker world championship, and Mark Williams is at 3.90. In the long-term bets for the snooker world championship finals, O'Sullivan is at 3.70 to win, a higher rate than in the short-term bets.
