World Cup Snooker Semifinals 2025: O'Sullivan vs. Zhang and Trump vs. Williams - Insights and Betting Suggestions
Snooker Showdown: Semifinals Preview and Betting Tips
- O'Sullivan versus Zhao Xintong clash in the first semis
- *Trump takes on Williams in the following battle
Get ready for a thrilling semifinals showdown at the 2025 Snooker World Championship! Remarkable performances have led the following matchups: Ronnie O'Sullivan versus Xingtong Zhao at 2 PM, and Judd Trump against Mark Williams at 8 PM.
Ronnie O'Sullivan secured his semifinals spot with a dominating 13:9 victory over Si Jiahui, marking his 14th semifinals appearance at the Crucible Theatre. On the other hand, Xingtong Zhao squeaked into the semifinals after serving a 20-month ban for match-fixing [here's some juicy details about that scandal]. The battle, played in a best of 33 frames format, will take place in four sessions, with the first player reaching 17 frames declared the winner.
Curious about the odds? Sports betting enthusiasts can delve into the following options:
- 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
Despite Zhao's impressive run, O'Sullivan remains the bookmakers' favorite. However, always remember to gamble responsibly, and don't bet more than you can afford to lose.
Coming up next, we have the highly anticipated second semifinal: Judd Trump versus Mark Williams. Trump has consistently delivered spectacular performances, while Williams managed a heart-pounding 13:12 victory over John Higgins in the quarterfinals. Bookmakers report the following odds for this match:
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Win Trump (1.22)Win Williams (3.90)Over/Under 28.5 Frames - 1.82 / 1.92Over/Under 29.5 Frames - 2.20 / 1.54Over/Under 30.5 Frames - 2.90 / 1.35Trump -3.5 Frames - 1.53 / Williams +3.5 Frames - 2.35Trump -4.5 Frames - 1.75 / Williams +4.5 Frames - 1.95Trump -5.5 Frames - 2.05 / Williams +5.5 Frames - 1.70Trump -6.5 Frames - 2.55 / Williams +6.5 Frames - 1.45Trump -7.5 Frames - 3.20 / Williams +7.5 Frames - 1.30Trump -8.5 Frames - 4.20 / Williams +8.5 Frames - 1.19
Trump appears poised to emerge victorious in this semifinal. Williams put up a good fight against John Higgins in the quarterfinals, but Trump seems unstoppable.
Don't forget to return for our final analysis, where we'll predict the ultimate Snooker World Champion! Also, stay tuned for updates on the 2025 Snooker World Championship. Will we see another upset akin to Mark Selby's early exit? Only time will tell! 🎱🏆✨
Fun Fact: Are you intrigued by the odds for the overall tournament? While we don't have specific semifinals odds, He's a favorite earlier in the tournament with odds of 4/1 [1], O'Sullivan had odds of 13/2 and later reported as 7/1 on some betting apps [2], and Williams had odds of 8/1 at one point [4].
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References:
[1] "2025 Snooker World Championship - Live Odds." Oddschecker, 29 May 2025, https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship-outright-winner.[2] "2025 Snooker World Championship – All you need to know." BBC Sport, 1 May 2025, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/59686949.[3] "2025 Snooker World Championship Results." World Snooker Tour, 29 May 2025, https://www.worldsnooker.com/results/2025-world-championship/.[4] "2025 Snooker World Championship Betting Tips and Odds." BettingExpert, 29 May 2025, https://www.bettingexpert.com/snooker/2025-snooker-world-championship-betting-tips-odds.
What are the betting odds for Xingtong Zhao in his semifinals match against Ronnie O'Sullivan? Sports fans might be interested to know that Zhao has odds of 2.40 to win.
Curious about Xingtong Zhao's background before the 2025 Snooker World Championship? Despite his impressive run, it's worth noting that Zhao was banned for 20 months for match-fixing.
