Semifinals of the Snooker World Cup 2025: Match-up Between O'Sullivan and Zhang, and Trump vs. Williams - Predictions and Betting Strategies
Battling Snooker Titans: A Preview of the Semifinals* Ronnie O'Sullivan and Xingtong Zhang Square Off* Judd Trump vs. Mark Williams: The Rematch* Semifinal Spectacle with Gambling Tips
Raging Ronnie Takes On Xingtong
Snooker sensation Ronnie O'Sullivan bulldozed his way into the semifinals of the 2025 Snooker World Championship with a crushing 13-9 victory over Si Jiahui. This marks his astonishing 14th semifinal appearance at the Crucible Theatre. At 2 PM, the legendary baize-ruler goes head-to-head with Xingtong Zhang.
Xingtong secured his spot in the semifinals, making his inaugural appearance in the World Championship after a grueling 20-month ban for match-fixing [England link]. The battle will be fought in a best of 33 frames format (spread over four sessions, until one player reaches 17 frames).
For the semifinals of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, bookmakers are offering a cornucopia of sports betting markets and odds. Betting enthusiasts can delve into these options:
- 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
O'Sullivan emerges as the betting favorite for the 2025 Snooker World Championship semifinals. With his relentless and focused performances thus far, he's in a strong position to advance to the final. Do, however, not let your guard down against Zhang, whose impressive tournament run cannot be overlooked.
Judd Trump vs. Grumpy Old Mark
In the second semifinal of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, Judd Trump confronts Mark Williams at 8 PM. Trump has put on an impressive performance, and it comes as no surprise that he's made it this far.
His opponent, Mark Williams, bested John Higgins in a tense 13-12 triumph in the quarterfinals. This buoyed his spirits for the Trump showdown.
Trump is a clear favorite in this bout, according to odds from betting platforms. Sports bettors can also wager on this semifinal. Here are the markets and odds for the Trump-Williams duel:
- 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 appears poised to defeat Mark Williams and gain a spot in the 2025 Snooker World Championship Final. Williams displayed a tenacious performance against John Higgins in the quarterfinals; Trump's advancement to the final is far from guaranteed.
Wagering on the Final Pair-ups and the 2025 Snooker World Champion
In addition to sports betting on the two semi-final encounters between O'Sullivan and Zhang, and Trump and Williams, bookmakers offer additional long-term bets. Gamblers eager to take a punt can bet on the final pairing at these odds:
- Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan - Judd Trump (1.75)
- Final: Zhang - Judd Trump (2.80)
- Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan - Mark Williams (6.50)
- Final: Zhang - Mark Williams (10.00)
Those who wish to wager on the future 2025 Snooker World Champion before the commencement of the semifinals can make their bets with the bookmakers. Here are the typical sports bets and odds provided by the bookmakers:
- Champion: Judd Trump (1.75)
- Champion: Ronnie O'Sullivan (3.70)
- Champion: Zhang (6.00)
- Champion: Mark Williams (11.00)
The bookmakers see Judd Trump as the likely champion. However, Ronnie O'Sullivan is also given a solid chance. Mark Selby's early exit in the 2025 Snooker World Championship serves as a reminder that even underdogs can cause an upset.
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