Leicester’s Morningside Arena is set to welcome back snooker fans for the last stage of the Championship League on March 12. The Championship League Winner’s Group will see the world’s best fighting for silverware. With John Higgins entering the fray as the defending champion, we take a look at the latest odds from bookmaker bet365 and present our Championship League Winner’s Group predictions.
Championship League Winners’ Group Predictions
As the three-month-long competition comes to an end, snooker fans are excited to see who steps onto the podium on March 12. We have broken down the Championship League Winners’ Group odds to give you two betting picks.
Safe Pick: John Higgins to Accomplish Third Title Defence in a Row
John Higgins made history last year when he trumped Judd Trump in the final to get his hands on the Championship League silver for the fourth time. No other player has enjoyed more success in the competition than the mercurial Scotsman. If things go his way this midweek, Higgins will be the first to put together a three-time title streak in the competition.
The 48-year-old has shown excellent form in the tournament thus far. He is one of the three players to hit a maximum break, and he cruised through Group 3 and 4. Higgins, therefore, has positioned himself as a serious contender to take the trophy home again.
Risky Pick: Chris Wakelin to Win
Chris Wakelin has not been a standout player in Leicester throughout this marathon. Championship League Winners’ Group predictions, therefore, don’t favour him as the obvious favourite to go all the way. That said, the Warwickshire man could be the perfect wildcard choice for those who love to make adventurous bets.
Wakelin overcame a shaky start, barely scraping through Group 1. But he displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back with a decisive Group 2 victory. Since then, he’s found his rhythm, putting together a consistent run that sees him through to the final stage. Wakelin’s earlier good form seems to be returning, and he can shed the underdog tag and challenge for the title.
Championship League Winners’ Group Odds
After Ronnie O’Sulivan’s withdrawal, the Championship League Winners’ Group odds place Mark Selby as the ultimate favourite. He comes at 4.00 to win the trophy. Higgins comes next at 4.50, with Neil Robertson and Kyren Wilson sharing the next step on the ladder at 5.00. Stuart Bingham is at 10.00, while Chris Wakelin and Joe O’Connor are both favoured at 12.00.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: March 10th, 04:30 A.M. (GMT)
John Higgins is not far away from making history in Leicester, and he offers a decent return at 4.50. Kyren Wilson, who has been on a resurgent form this year, at 5.00 is another good pick, but if you have the appetite for something bold, backing Chris Wakelin at 12.00 could be worth a shot.
