Semifinals of the Snooker World Cup 2025: O'Sullivan versus Zhang and Trump versus Williams - A look ahead and betting advice for sports enthusiasts
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Title: Ronnie O'Sullivan Faces Zhao Xintong in World Snooker Semi-Finals: Sports Betting Tips* Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong Square Off* Judd Trump vs. Mark Williams in Thrilling Semi-Final Match-up* Insights into the World Snooker Championship Semi-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Zhao Xintong
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has booked his spot in the 2025 Snooker World Championship Semi-finals with a dominant 13:9 win over Si Jiahui. Marking his 14th appearance in the semi-finals at the Crucible Theatre, Ronnie will face Zhao Xintong today at 2 PM.
Zhao Xintong, making his maiden run to the semi-finals following a 20-month ban for match-fixing, will be facingO'Sullivan in a best-of-33 frames format match (spanning four sessions, up to 17 frames won).
Betting enthusiasts can explore multiple betting markets for the 2025 Snooker World Championship Semi-finals. Here are some options to consider:
- 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
O'Sullivan is considered a favorite by punters ahead of the semi-finals. With his stellar performances so far, Ronnie appears primed to reach the final. However, Zhao Xintong shouldn't be underestimated, as the Chinese player has displayed impressive skills during the tournament.
Judd Trump vs. Mark Williams
In the second semi-final of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, Judd Trump meets Mark Williams tonight at 8 PM. Trump has been a force to be reckoned with and has lived up to expectations, reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 Snooker World Championship.
Facing him is Mark Williams, who prevailed over John Higgins in a 13:12 nail-biter in the quarter-final, giving him a significant boost of confidence heading into the semi-final showdown against Trump.
Punters can also place bets on this thrilling match. Here are some betting markets and odds:
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Trump is heavily favored in this contest, according to bookmaker odds. However, Mark Williams showed a tenacious performance against John Higgins in the quarterfinals, making Trump's path to the final slightly more challenging.
Betting on the Final and the 2025 Snooker World Champion
In addition to betting on the semi-final matches, bookmakers are offering long-term bets for fans. Some betting options for the 2025 Snooker World Championship final and the champion include:
- Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Judd Trump (1.75)
- Final: Zhao Xintong vs. Judd Trump (2.80)
- Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Mark Williams (6.50)
- Final: Zhao Xintong vs. Mark Williams (10.00)
Those who want to wager on the future 2025 Snooker World Champion can place their bets before the start of the semi-finals at the following odds:
- Champion: Judd Trump (1.75)
- Champion: Ronnie O'Sullivan (3.70)
- Champion: Zhao Xintong (6.00)
- Champion: Mark Williams (11.00)
Bookmakers view Judd Trump as the clear favorite for the championship title. However, Ronnie O'Sullivan still has a decent shot at winning it all. Mark Selby's exit from the tournament early shows that underdogs can definitely shake things up.
- Online casinos in Germany offer various sports-betting markets for the ongoing World Snooker Championship semi-finals, including football, basketball, hockey, golf, tennis, and mixed-martial-arts, apart from snooker.
- In the football realm, fans can bet on the English Premier League, featuring teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City, while baseball enthusiasts can explore the Major League Baseball season.
- Hockey aficionados can place wagers on the NHL, with teams such as the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Pittsburgh Penguins in the running.
- Similarly, golf fans can bet on the forthcoming tournaments, like The Masters and The Open Championship, while tennis enthusiasts can focus on Grand Slam events, such as the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
- Mixed-martial-arts supporters can put their money on upcoming UFC matches, such as the scheduled contest between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
- Apart from snooker, racing enthusiasts can explore horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby, the Grand National, and the Melbourne Cup for betting opportunities.
