Mark Selby vs Ronnie O’Sullivan Prediction: World champion Sullivan to have a good start

Mark Selby and Ronnie O'Sullivan are set to face each other at Telford International Centre on day four of the Snooker Players Championship tournament. Let's delve into the previews of this matchup and explore the available betting options.

Mark Selby secured a 3-6 victory over Barry Hawkins in the previous round of the Players Championship. Despite facing a 4-2 defeat against Aaron Hill in the Welsh Open, Mark Selby has demonstrated success in matches against Sijun Yuan, John Higgins, and Kyren Wilson in his last five outings. Although he enters this match as the underdog, Selby's awareness of Ronnie O'Sullivan's capabilities is expected to serve as motivation for him to deliver a top-notch performance.

Ronnie O'Sullivan delivered an impressive performance in the previous round of the Players Championship against Yuelong Zhou. In the upcoming match, the Englishman aims for an even better display. Notably, his recent victory marked his 11th consecutive win, with his last defeat occurring against Marco Fu in the quarterfinals of the Macau Masters 2. In recent tournaments, Ronnie O'Sullivan has achieved success by winning the World Open and The Masters.

Mark Selby is a skilled snooker player, and I anticipate him performing at his best. However, Ronnie O'Sullivan is currently at the top of his game, consistently delivering outstanding performances. In what might be a challenging match, I am favoring Ronnie O'Sullivan to secure an easy victory.