Trump and Robbo set for another classic

Once once more, the formbook has been vindicated within the second largest occasion of the snooker season. Judd Trump will play Neil Robertson on this afternoon’s remaining over better of 19 frames. Expect a classic.

This will likely be their fourth assembly in a remaining over the previous 13 months. Two went to deciders. Trump gained by the odd body six weeks in the past on the English Open. Robertson gained the 2019 Champion of Champions 10-9. In between, Judd gained the German Masters remaining by a extra convincing 9-6 margin.

Those numbers, together with a 13-9 profession result in Trump, paint an correct image of their standing. No query, Trump is snooker’s prime canine and totally deserves to begin favorite. That Champion of Champions reverse was one in all solely two in a outstanding 14 finals since November 2018.

However the hole between them isn’t so nice. Back at the beginning of 2020 he reached three straight finals, successful twice. Although he hasn’t gained this time period but, I’d argue his total commonplace has been roughly equal to anybody. He’s hit 38 tons, yet one more than Trump.

Plus his commonplace this week is marginally superior. The Aussie was notably chic towards Chris Wakelin, Mark Selby and Zhou Yuelong. Trump has produced his common magic and been usually scientific, however not flawless. He did not overwhelm Lu Ning within the semi.

This is all sufficient to retain confidence in my pre-tournament place on Robertson at 9.617/2. For the needs of my outright column, I by no means lay these positions again as a result of they’d affect the long-term stats.

Were it a standalone place, although, I’d be cashing out. 1.814/5 about Trump is lots large enough given his document in latest finals and towards prime gamers. He usually rises to those events within the method of all nice champions.

For my cash the outright odds are spot on and worth is likelier to be present in aspect markets. Total Centuries is fascinating, with 11/10 about over 4.5 obtainable. Five tons is not an excessive ask for these two in present type, over doubtlessly 19 frames.

Back Over 4.5 Centuries 4u @ 11/10

I’m certain each are conscious of the scoreline of their tight battle for most tons this season and will keep targeted on that focus on as soon as frames are gained. They produced 4 in that English Open conflict, simply two within the German Masters however eight within the Champion of Champions over this barely longer distance.

In addition, I’m backing this to go to a deciding body. 10-9 both approach pays simply over 3/1. Its hardly scientific however we’ve not had one for the reason that last-32 so maybe one is due. More pertinently, this wager at all times make sense whenever you’re discovering it laborious to separate the 2 gamers.

Back Judd Trump to win 10-9 0.5u @ 7/1
Back Neil Robertson to win 10-9 0.5u @ 8/1

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