Find the latest odds for Sunday's Snooker World Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize.
Wu Yize is the narrow favourite to beat Shaun Murphy in the World Snooker Championship final, with the latest odds suggesting there is very little to split the pair at the Crucible.
The Chinese star is priced at 10/11 to win the title, with Murphy available at 1/1, making this one of the tightest World Championship finals betting markets in recent memory.
Who is favourite to win the Snooker World Championship final?
Wu Yize is the favourite to beat Shaun Murphy, with the latest odds putting him at 10/11 compared to Murphy at 1/1.
At those prices, Wu is only a marginal favourite, with the market effectively pricing this as a near 50-50 contest.
That reflects the contrast at the heart of the final: Murphy’s Crucible experience and proven big-match pedigree against Wu’s scoring power, momentum and fearless rise through the draw.
Oddschecker betting insights
Despite Wu leading the market, Oddschecker punters are almost split on the match winner.
So far on Sunday, Murphy has attracted 52% of bets, compared to 48% for Wu Yize.
However, the biggest single bet placed on Sunday has been in support of Wu Yize, suggesting some larger-staking punters are siding with the 22-year-old to complete a historic Crucible triumph.
There has also been strong support for Wu in the break markets, with 75% of bets backing him to be the highest break scorer at 10/11.
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Shaun Murphy vs Wu Yize preview
Murphy booked his place in the final with a dramatic 17-15 win over John Higgins, rallying from 15-13 down to reach another Crucible showpiece. Wu, meanwhile, reached the final after edging Mark Allen 17-16 in a final-frame decider, with Allen missing a black to win the match before Wu completed the comeback.
The final therefore pits experience against youth. Murphy, the 2005 world champion, is chasing a second Crucible crown 21 years after his first and brings vastly more experience at this stage of the sport’s biggest tournament.
Wu, by contrast, is appearing in his first World Championship final. He has shown throughout the tournament that he can score heavily and handle pressure, and his support in the highest break scorer market suggests Oddschecker punters expect him to remain dangerous among the balls.
Murphy’s route to the final has underlined his resilience, particularly after coming through a high-pressure semi-final against Higgins. Wu’s victory over Allen was just as dramatic, and the way he recovered from the brink of defeat will only add to the belief that he can complete the job in Sheffield.
How to watch Murphy vs Wu
Fans in the UK can watch the World Snooker Championship final live across the BBC, with coverage available on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app.
The final is also available through TNT Sports, with subscribers able to stream via HBO Max.
