Upcoming Snooker World Cup 2025 Semifinals: O'Sullivan vs. Zhang and Trump vs. Williams - A Look Ahead and Betting Strategies
Tit for Snooker Titan Clash: Semi-Final Showdown
- Legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan squares off against Zhao Xintong
- Judd Trump challenged by ageless Mark Williams
- A peek into the pulsating semi-finals with sports betting insights
Zhao Xintong stuns snooker faithful with semifinal triumph over Ronnie O'Sullivan. © Getty Images
Unlikely Zhao Triumph Over O'Sullivan
In a surprising turn of events, Zhao Xintong, the Chinese prodigy who served a 20-month ban for match-fixing, outclassed snooker royalty Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals by a resounding 17-7 scoreline. Zhao's impressive performance defied pre-match odds that favored O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan, a 14-time Crucible semi-finalist, struggled to find his stride against an energized Zhao. The match will be remembered for Zhao's dominance in the Best of 33 frames format over four sessions, with Zhao securing up to 17 frames wins.
For the semi-finals of the Snooker World Championship 2025, bookmakers are offering various sports betting markets and odds. Here are some popular options for enthusiasts:
- Zhao Xintong to win (2.40)
- 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
- 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
Despite Zhao's stunning win and being the underdog, O'Sullivan remains the favorite in the sports betting odds for the semi-finals of the Snooker World Championship 2025. However, bookmakers warn against underestimating Zhao, who proved his mettle during the tournament.
Trump versus the Ageless Williams
Mark Williams, 50-year-old 'The Welsh Whirl,' shocked the snooker community by ousting tournament favorite Judd Trump in a grueling 13-12 win in the quarter-finals. Williams's tenacity secured him a much-anticipated semi-final meeting with Trump at 20:00.
Trump, riding high on expectations, has displayed impressive performances throughout the competition and now finds himself a win away from the final. However, Williams's determined display against John Higgins in the quarters may have swayed the odds.
Similar to the O'Sullivan-Zhao showdown, sports betting fans have a variety of options for this high-stakes clash:
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With Williams's stunning upset, Trump's path to the final becomes slightly more challenging but still promising. Keep your eyes peeled on the semi-finals and the fate of the 2025 Snooker World Championship.
Long-Term Bets and Future Predictions
Aside from wagering on the semi-final games, bookmakers are offering additional betting markets for the 2025 Snooker World Championship.
- Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan - Zhao Xintong (6.50) / Judd Trump - Zhao Xintong (1.75) / Ronnie O'Sullivan - Mark Williams (13.00) / Zhao Xintong - Mark Williams (9.00)
- Champion: Judd Trump (1.75) / Zhao Xintong (6.00) / Ronnie O'Sullivan (3.70) / Mark Williams (21.00)
Although Trump is seen as the clear favorite for the championship, the uncertainty of the tournament fuels excitement for upsets and a nail-biting final. Prepare for thrilling encounters as the all-important semi-finals unfold.
- In another riveting semi-final encounter, Mark Williams, the venerable 'Welsh Whirl', faces Judd Trump after outclassing the favorites in the quarter-finals.
- TV ratings for the Snooker World Championship semi-finals are expected to soar, as the fans eagerly await the match between Williams and Trump at 20:00.
- Aside from the semi-finals, bookmakers are also offering long-term bets for the 2025 Snooker World Championship, such as the Champion market, where Judd Trump leads the odds.
- For racing enthusiasts, sports betting options include the Horse Racing Grand National with odds on who will secure the coveted first place.
- Betting markets for the upcoming MLB season have been released, allowing fans to place wagers on which team will emerge victorious in baseball's Majors.
- Football fans can also place bets on the outcome of the UEFA Champions League final and the FIFA World Cup.
- Zhao Xintong, despite being an underdog, still has a shot at taking the championship title in the 2025 Snooker World Championship, according to sports-betting experts.
- In the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), bookmakers are offering markets for upcoming UFC events, with odds on which fighter is likely to secure a knockout or submission victory.
