Semifinals of the Snooker World Cup 2025: O'Sullivan versus Zhang and Trump versus Williams - Analysis and wagering suggestions
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump Advance to Semi-Finals of 2025 Snooker World Championship
Veteran snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan will square off against Xingtong Zhang in the semi-finals of this year's World Championship, while Judd Trump faces Mark Williams in the other half of the draw.
O'Sullivan vs. Zhang
In a dominant performance, Ronnie O'Sullivan booked his semi-final berth with a 13-9 victory over Si Jiahui. O'Sullivan, playing in his 14th Snooker World Championship semi-final, will go head-to-head with Xingtong Zhang on May 1st. Zhang, making his semi-finals debut at the Crucible Theatre since a 20-month suspension for match-fixing, will hope to put the past behind him and secure an upset over the snooker legend. The match will be played in the best-of-33 frames format, spanning four sessions.
Bookmakers' odds for O'Sullivan vs. Zhang:
- 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
Despite Zhang's impressive showings in the tournament so far, O'Sullivan is the bookmakers' overwhelming favorite for the semi-final and could pose a potential threat to winning the coveted title once more.
Trump vs. Williams
In the second semi-final match, Judd Trump will square off against Mark Williams. Trump's impressive play has propelled him to the semi-finals, as he looks to be the strong contender bettors favor for victory.
Williams, who edged out John Higgins with a dramatic 13-12 comeback in the quarter-finals, will be looking to build upon his momentum against a tough opponent.
Bookmakers' odds for Trump vs. Williams:
- 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
Sports betting on the final pairing and 2025 Snooker World Champion
Outside of betting on the individual semi-final matches, bookmakers offer a range of long-term bets. The odds for the future 2025 Snooker World Champion currently stand as follows:
- Champion: Judd Trump (1.75)
- Champion: Ronnie O'Sullivan (3.70)
- Champion: Zhao Xintong (6.00)
- Champion: Mark Williams (11.00)
As the tournament unfolds, players will look to cement their positions and secure a spot in the final. With intense competition and betting opportunities for knowledgeable fans, the 2025 Snooker World Championship promises to deliver nail-biting action.
- What about the odds for the upcoming semi-final match between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Xingtong Zhang in the 2025 Snooker World Championship? Bookmakers favor O'Sullivan heavily, with odds of 1.50 for him to win.
- Judd Trump, who is favored by bettors for the second semi-final match against Mark Williams, has shown impressive play and is currently priced at 1.22 to win the match.
- Looking beyond the semi-finals, Ronnie O'Sullivan is hoping to put his snooker career capstone on the 2025 Snooker World Championship title, currently priced at 3.70 to become the champion.
