The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield plays host to the prestigious 2024 World Snooker Championship, held between 20th April and 6th May. All eyes are on Luca Brecel, can he overcome recent jitters and retain his title? Ronnie O’Sullivan, fuelled by UK and Masters victories, has his sights set on a historic Triple Crown and will be tough to stop. Who will win the £500,000 tournament this time around? We explore the latest World Snooker Championship odds and predict who will become the new world champion.
2024 World Snooker Championship Predictions
The top 16 players in the world will assemble in Sheffield on April 20 in pursuit of the World Snooker Championship title. Who will be lining up the glory shot? We’ve outlined two great bets in our 2024 World Snooker Championship predictions.
Ronnie O’Sullivan to Win
Snooker’s serial winner, Ronnie O’Sullivan, is no novice when it comes to major titles. The current world number one boasts a staggering 23 Triple Crown trophies in his cabinet. That’s a mighty seven World Championship wins alongside a record-breaking eight UK Championships and eight Masters titles.
Despite turning 48, O’Sullivan shows no signs of slowing down. After a barren Triple Crown spell last season, he’s well and truly back on form this year, having secured victories at both the UK Championship and the Masters.
“The Rocket” is primed to achieve an historic feat – a clean sweep of the Triple Crown this season. This would be the first time in his illustrious career, stretching back to the early 90s, that he’s clinched all three titles in a single year. O’Sullivan’s momentum seems unstoppable at the moment, so he is the ultimate favourite in Sheffield.
Judd Trump to Make Semi-Finals
Our next 2024 World Snooker Championship prediction is that Judd Trump will make a deep run. Trump clinched his first-ever World Championship title during the 2018-19 season. Following years of disappointment and setbacks, the 34-year-old finally managed to enter the revered club of World Championship victors.
Trump is one of the most talented cueists on the planet, but he has been largely inconsistent throughout his career. He has been in good form this year, however. The 2024 German Masters champion has lost only three times in 23 single games since January 15. Expect him to make a deep run here, only falling to O’Sullivan in the penultimate match.
2024 World Snooker Championship Odds
Ronnie O’Sullivan has the shortest 2024 World Snooker Championship odds. He is at 3.25 to go all the way. Trump follows as the second favourite, with odds of 5.00. Mark Selby, last year’s runner-up, is priced at 13.00, aiming for a more favourable outcome this time around.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: April 17th, 00:30 A.M. (GMT)
The 2024 World Snooker Championship is the ultimate marquee event of the year for snooker fans. It should be a fiercely competitive affair, but O’Sullivan seems to be in the best position to win it. Back him for a healthy return in early May.
