Judd Trump vs Ronnie O’Sullivan Prediction: Top level performance expected from the world best players

The top two players in the world, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump, are poised to compete against each other in the final of the World Grand Prix snooker tournament. In the previous year, Judd Trump emerged victorious in this competition, whereas Ronnie O’Sullivan clinched the Masters tournament earlier this month. With elevated anticipation surrounding both elite players, let's delve into the specifics of this match and share our predictions.

Judd Trump, the runner-up in last year's World Grand Prix, has once again secured a spot in the final by defeating Cao Yupeng 6-2 in Leicester. The world No. 2 took an early two-frame lead at the Morningside Arena, but a brief mid-game setback allowed the 28th-seeded Chinese player to close in on the top seed. Trump, who has already claimed victory in three out of the five finals he has participated in this season, seeks his 27th ranking title in his career.

Trump's dominant performance included runs of 70, 106, and 61, propelling him to a 3-0 lead against China's Cao, who didn't pot a ball until the fourth frame. Despite trailing 55-5 in frame four, Cao executed an excellent clearance, taking it on a respotted black and narrowing the score to 3-2. However, Trump regained control, pulling away to secure the win and advance to the final.

Ronnie O'Sullivan delivered a stunning masterclass, securing his place in Sunday's World Grand Prix final with an impressive 6-1 victory over China's Ding Junhui. Just one week after clinching a record-extending Masters title, O'Sullivan dazzled the audience at the Morningside Arena in Leicester with a remarkable display that featured four rapid century breaks.

O'Sullivan displayed his trademark ruthless style, amassing a score of 90 to surge to a 4-1 lead. His average shot time, up to the end of the fifth frame, was an astounding 14 seconds. In the sixth frame, Ding's error on a challenging safety shot allowed O'Sullivan to secure his third century break – 128 – extending his lead to 5-1 in just over an hour and four minutes. Capitalizing on another mistake by Ding in the seventh frame, O'Sullivan flawlessly cleared the table, concluding the match with a final break of 124.

These two English professionals possess the essential qualities required to secure a victory in this match, making it highly likely to be a closely contested battle. As a result, we can anticipate a fiercely competitive match that could potentially go down to the wire. Considering the expected length of the game, placing a bet on the total points 'over' seems to be the most favorable choice. Despite Judd Trump being the underdog in this matchup, I believe Ronnie O’Sullivan won't have an easy time against him. Even in the event of a loss, Judd Trump is expected to narrow the odds.