Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2024 World Snooker Championship match.
Ronnie O’Sullivan
O’Sullivan has won this tournament on 7 occasions. His path to the record 8th title starts with a match against young Welsh Jackson Page. Ronnie has played a couple of times against this opponent, winning in each case. Ronnie O’Sullivan is motivated to win the World Championship for the 8th time, and he will be definitely focused.
Jackson Page
Jackson Page reached the second round the only time he participated in the world championship in 2022. He’s beaten Noppon Saengkham in the last qualifying game this year. In 2022, Page started successfully, beating Barry Hawkins (10:7). However, he lost the following game against Mark Williams (3:13). Currently, Jackson hardly has a chance to perform well against Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Ronnie O’Sullivan – Jackson Page prediction
Ronnie O’Sullivan has a real opportunity to win the most titles in World Championship history. The first game against Jackson Page is a gift for O’Sullivan. Page plays aggressively in an attacking style. Ronnie likes it. It’s going to be a real test for Page. O’Sullivan is supposed to win easily. There haven't been over 3 century breaks in the last 5 opening games of Ronnie O’Sullivan in this tournament.
