Semifinals of the Snooker World Cup 2025: Face-off Between O'Sullivan and Zhang, Trump Against Williams - Insights and Betting Strategies
Semi-Final Showdown at the 2025 Snooker World Championship
Multiple world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan, is set to face Xingtong Zhang in the first semi-final bout of the prestigious tournament scheduled for 14:00 today. The Crucible Theatre will host the clash, marking O'Sullivan's 14th appearance in the semi-finals of the World Championship. His opponent, Zhang, secured his position in the semi-finals after a 20-month suspension for match-fixing.
Zhang's semi-final berth comes following his six consecutive victories and an impressive display throughout the tournament. The match will be contested in a best-of-33 frames format, played across four sessions, with a winner needing to secure 17 frames to progress to the final.
O'Sullivan, currently the odds-on favorite in the sports betting market, has demonstrated a strong and focused performance so far. However, Zhang, who has also shown commendable skill during the tournament, should not be underestimated. Several betting markets and odds have been provided for those interested in wagering on the match:
- 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
- O'Sullivan -2.5 Frames: 1.95 / Zhang +2.5 Frames: 1.75
- O'Sullivan -3.5 Frames: 2.30 / Zhang +3.5 Frames: 1.55
- O'Sullivan -4.5 Frames: 2.75 / Zhang +4.5 Frames: 1.40
- O'Sullivan -5.5 Frames: 3.50 / Zhang +5.5 Frames: 1.26
In the second semi-final match, Judd Trump will take on Mark Williams, set to commence at 20:00. Trump has consistently delivered impressive performances and has demonstrated why he is a force to be reckoned with in snooker. His opponent, Williams, secured his place after a thrilling victory over John Higgins in the quarter-finals.
Bookmakers have Trump as the overwhelming favorite for this semi-final as well, offering several betting markets and odds for those interested in sports betting:
- 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
The semi-finals represent the penultimate stage of the 2025 Snooker World Championship. Beyond these matches, bookmakers are offering additional long-term bets, such as the final pairing and predictions for the 2025 Snooker World Champion. The latest odds have Judd Trump as the clear favorite for the world title, with Ronnie O'Sullivan also given a strong showing.
Mark Selby's early exit from the tournament has demonstrated that unexpected outcomes can materialize at the World Championship. Regardless of the semifinal outcomes, fans are in store for an exciting culmination of the championship.
What are the odds for the football match between O'Sullivan and Zhang in the European Premier League's sports-betting market? The odds for the semi-final match are:- O'Sullivan to win: 1.50- Zhang to win: 2.40
Will sports-betting odds also be available for the football match between Trump and Williams in the European leagues? Yes, bookmakers have provided several betting markets and odds for the semi-final match between Trump and Williams, including:- Win Trump: 1.22- Win Williams: 3.90
Are there any long-term bets available for the European football leagues, such as the Premier League, regarding the 2025 Snooker World Champion? Yes, bookmakers are offering additional long-term bets, such as the final pairing and predictions for the 2025 Snooker World Champion. The latest odds have Judd Trump as the clear favorite for the world title, with Ronnie O'Sullivan also given a strong showing.
