Semifinal Showdown at the 2025 Snooker World Cup: O'Sullivan versus Zhang and Trump versus Williams – Insights and Betting Suggestions
Semifinals Preview and Betting Tips for the 2025 Snooker World Championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Xingtong Zhao will square off in the first semifinal match of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, scheduled for May 1 at 14:00. O’Sullivan, a 13-time World Champion, secured his spot in the semifinals with a dominating 13-9 win over Si Jiahui. Zhao, a rising star in the snooker world, is making his first semifinal appearance following a 20-month suspension for match-fixing.
In the other semifinal, placed for later on May 1 at 20:00, Judd Trump will face Mark Williams. Trump has accumulated impressive victories to reach the semifinals and is widely expected to live up to expectations. Williams, a three-time World Champion, clinched his semifinal berth in a nail-biting 13-12 victory against John Higgins.
Various sports betting markets and odds are available for the semifinals. Betting enthusiasts can consider the following markets and odds for the match between O’Sullivan and Zhao:
- O’Sullivan to win: 1.50
- Zhao 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 / Zhao +1.5 frames: 2.00
- O’Sullivan -2.5 frames: 1.95 / Zhao +2.5 frames: 1.75
- O’Sullivan -3.5 frames: 2.30 / Zhao +3.5 frames: 1.55
- O’Sullivan -4.5 frames: 2.75 / Zhao +4.5 frames: 1.40
- O’Sullivan -5.5 frames: 3.50 / Zhao +5.5 frames: 1.26
If placing a bet on Trump vs. Williams, bettors can consider the following markets and odds:
- Trump to win: 1.22
- Williams to win: 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
- Trump -3.5 frames: 1.53 / Williams +3.5 frames: 2.35
- Trump -4.5 frames: 1.75 / Williams +4.5 frames: 1.95
- Trump -5.5 frames: 2.05 / Williams +5.5 frames: 1.70
- Trump -6.5 frames: 2.55 / Williams +6.5 frames: 1.45
- Trump -7.5 frames: 3.20 / Williams +7.5 frames: 1.30
- Trump -8.5 frames: 4.20 / Williams +8.5 frames: 1.19
Judd Trump is the clear favorite to win the championship, according to bookmakers, while Ronnie O’Sullivan is also given good chances. With Mark Selby’s early exit from the tournament, there is a chance for dark horses to cause upsets.
Betting enthusiasts can place long-term bets on the final pairing and the 2025 Snooker World Champion before the semifinals:
- Final: Ronnie O’Sullivan – Judd Trump: 1.75
- Final: Zhao Xintong – Judd Trump: 2.80
- Final: Ronnie O’Sullivan – Mark Williams: 6.50
- Final: Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams: 10.00
Champion:
- Judd Trump: 1.75
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: 3.70
- Zhao Xintong: 6.00
- Mark Williams: 11.00
What are the odds for the football match between O'Sullivan and Zhao in the European leagues, given they will square off in a semifinal in the sports-betting market for the premier-league snooker tournament?
Could Zhao, making his first appearance in a semifinal after a 20-month suspension for match-fixing, upset the 13-time World Champion O'Sullivan, as he is offering the longer odds at 2.40 to win?
Football fans and sports bettors might find the over/under frames market appealing, with odds of 1.58 for O'Sullivan and Zhao to play under 28.5 frames, or betting on O'Sullivan -1.5 frames at 1.72, making the odds slightly more favorable for a stronger showing from the experienced World Champion.
