Semifinals of the Snooker World Cup 2025: Clash between O'Sullivan and Zhang, and Trump versus Williams - A sneak peek and betting advice for sports enthusiasts
Prepare for a Double Whammy in the Snooker World Championship SemisRB3 vs Zhang Xintong, 2:00 PMJudd Trump vs Le Professeur, 8:00 PMInsider Guide and Tips to Place Your Bets
The Legend Returns: RB3 Goes Head-to-Head with Zhang Xintong
The 2025 Snooker World Championship has been a thrilling ride, with the semi-final showdown between Ronnie "RB3" O'Sullivan and the aspiring youngster, Zhang Xintong, promising to be the highlight of the day.
RB3, a 5-time champion, has been in remarkable form at the Crucible Theatre, securing his place in the semis with an impressive 13-9 victory over Si Jiahui. Meanwhile, Zhang Xintong is making his maiden appearance in the semis following a 20-month suspension for match-fixing. Today's battle will be played in a best-of-33 frames format.
Bookmakers have opened up a variety of betting markets and odds for the clash. Here are some options for those looking to place wagers on this intense face-off:
- RB3 to win (1.50)
- Zhang Xintong 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
- RB3 -1.5 Frames – 1.72 / Zhang Xintong +1.5 Frames – 2.00
- RB3 -2.5 Frames – 1.95 / Zhang Xintong +2.5 Frames – 1.75
- RB3 -3.5 Frames – 2.30 / Zhang Xintong +3.5 Frames – 1.55
- RB3 -4.5 Frames – 2.75 / Zhang Xintong +4.5 Frames – 1.40
- RB3 -5.5 Frames – 3.50 / Zhang Xintong +5.5 Frames – 1.26
While RB3 starts as the bookmakers' favorite, don't count Zhang Xintong out. The Chinese star has proven he's a force to reckon with during the tournament.
Trump vs Williams: Battle of the Titans
In the second semi-final of the day, fans will witness the technically gifted Judd Trump take on the legendary Mark Williams.
After a brilliant display in previous rounds, Trump looks set to continue his rampage into the finals. On the other hand, Williams, who defeated John Higgins in a gripping quarter-final match, will be brimming with confidence but faces a tough task against the world no.1.
Some betting predictions you might want to consider for this battle of the titans:
- 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
- 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
Trump, the odds-on favorite, is expected to prevail in this match, but Williams' resilience could make for an intriguing contest.
Final Thoughts
Placing bets on the 2025 Snooker World Championship semi-finals offers exciting possibilities. While each contest presents different dynamics, RB3 and Trump are both considered heavy favorites. Nonetheless, the potential for high-scoring frames and close matches keeps the betting odds enticing. Best of luck!
- Despite Zhang Xintong's 20-month suspension for match-fixing, he faces off against Ronnie "RB3" O'Sullivan in the semis of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, promising a memorable clash.
- In addition to the snooker semi-finals, sports-betting enthusiasts can also bet on the battle between the technically gifted Judd Trump and the legendary Mark Williams, who will square off in another semi-final match.
- Beyond the snooker matches, online casinos in Germany, Europe, and other regions offer a wide range of sports-betting opportunities, including the premier-league and various European-leagues.
