World Cup Snooker Semifinals 2025: Clash between O'Sullivan and Zhang, and Trump versus Williams – A Look Ahead and Sports Wagering Advice
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Title: Semi-finals Showdown at the 2025 Snooker World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Zhao Xintong and Judd Trump vs. Mark Williams
Published: 1st May, 2025 | Last Updated: 15th May, 2025
Join us as we delve into the heated semi-finals of the 2025 Snooker World Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan goes head-to-head with Zhang
Legendary snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan booked his spot in the semi-finals, triumphing over Si Jiahui with a 13:9 victory. This marks his 14th semi-final appearance at the Crucible Theatre in the Snooker World Championship. Today, at 2:00 PM, the snooker maestro faces Zhang in the semi-finals.
Zhang, making his debut in the semi-finals after a 20-month ban for match-fixing, is set to take on the snooker great. The match will be played using the best of 33 frames format (spanning four sessions and up to 17 frames).
For the semi-finals at the 2025 Snooker World Championship, various sports betting markets and odds are available. Here are a few options for those who'd like to wager on this thrilling 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
- Other possibilities can be found on leading sports betting platforms.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is currently the front-runner in the betting odds for the semi-finals of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, but don't count out Zhang just yet. Despite his impressive performances thus far, O'Sullivan should maintain focus, given Zhang's competitive displays in the tournament.
Judd Trump vs. Mark Williams showdown
In the second semi-final of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, Judd Trump faces off against Mark Williams tonight at 8:00 PM. Trump is performing exceptionally well and has claimed his spot in the semi-finals.
His opponent, Mark Williams, stunned the tournament with a nail-biting 13:12 quarter-final victory over John Higgins, boosting his confidence for his match vs. Trump.
Judd Trump is once again the betting favorite in this match. Sports enthusiasts may also find excitement in these betting markets and odds for the match between Judd Trump and Mark 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
- Other markets and odds can be found on top sports betting platforms.
Trump is tipped as the likeliest contender to reach the final of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, though Williams' tenacious performance against Higgins has added some unpredictability to the match.
Long-term betting options on semi-final pairings and the 2025 Snooker World Champion
Beyond betting on the semi-final matches, bookmakers are also offering various long-term bets:
- Final: O'Sullivan vs. Trump (1.75)
- Final: Zhao Xintong vs. Trump (2.80)
- Final: O'Sullivan vs. Williams (6.50)
- Final: Zhao Xintong vs. Williams (10.00)
Those aiming to bet on the ultimate 2025 Snooker World Champion ahead of the semi-finals can do so 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 have Judd Trump as the clear favorite to win the championship. Nonetheless, O'Sullivan is also given promising opportunities. The unexpected elimination of Mark Selby in the early stages of the 2025 Snooker World Championship demonstrated the potential for dark horses to cause upsets.
Get ready for a thrilling ride as we witness these semi-final showdowns unfold at the Crucible Theatre!
- For sports enthusiasts in Germany looking for online gambling opportunities, they can consider sports-betting on the semi-finals of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, featuring German European leagues like football.
- Bundesliga fans may find the highly-anticipated match between Zhang and Ronnie O'Sullivan intriguing, with sports-betting markets available for over/under football-style scored frames.
- As the premier-league of snooker, the 2025 Snooker World Championship semi-finals are offering a variety of sports-betting options, even for those betting on foreign leagues like the European leagues.
