Ali Carter vs Ronnie O'Sullivan
Alexandra Palace
14.01.2024, 16:00
![Ali Carter vs Ronnie O'Sullivan Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 14 JANUARY 2024](/upload/iblock/224/224da087ad20b7deb42a11dc74d9dfd1.jpg)
As Ronnie O'Sullivan competes for his eighth Masters title this Sunday, he comes into the match as the undisputed favorite against his longtime adversary, Ali Carter. These two players have previously participated in intense and unforgettable clashes at the World Championship in Sheffield. Nevertheless, this Sunday will be their inaugural encounter in the Masters final at London's Alexandra Palace.
Get Your Sign-Up Bonus!Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan secured a spot in the final of the esteemed tournament for the 14th time by defeating the 2015 champion Shaun Murphy with a 6-2 victory. O'Sullivan claimed three of the initial four frames against Murphy, who managed a remarkable 131 break to establish his presence in the match. Despite another century by Murphy narrowing the gap to one frame, the 48-year-old O'Sullivan then elevated his performance with impressive runs of 90, 71, and 62, ultimately securing the win. After a five-year absence from the showpiece match, O'Sullivan is now eyeing the £250,000 top prize. Notably, having been the tournament's youngest winner almost 29 years ago, O'Sullivan could potentially become its oldest, surpassing Stuart Bingham, who clinched his sole Masters title at the age of 43 in 2020.
Ali Carter
In the other semi-final on Saturday, Ali Carter showcased his prowess by compiling three consecutive century breaks, securing a 6-3 victory over Mark Allen. Despite a slow start against Allen in a match that was momentarily halted twice due to medical emergencies in the crowd, Carter swiftly regained momentum with breaks of 71, 100, 101, and 105, establishing a commanding 4-1 lead. Carter, who also advanced to the showpiece match in his last appearance at the invitational event in 2020, is now set to face Ronnie O'Sullivan. This final encounter mirrors their clashes in the 2008 and 2012 world finals, both of which were won by O'Sullivan. However, a more recent meeting at the Crucible, won by Carter, was marked by a contentious exchange where O'Sullivan collided with his opponent's shoulder. Ranked 10th in the world, Ali Carter has yet to secure a Triple Crown event victory but expresses anticipation for the challenge that Sunday's final against Ronnie O'Sullivan will bring.
Expert Betting Tips
Ronnie O'Sullivan's impressive track record against Ali Carter suggests a probable comfortable victory for the seven-time champion, but the upcoming match may prove more challenging than anticipated. Ali Carter has showcased exceptional form throughout the week, recording six centuries in three matches, including three consecutive frames against Mark Allen in the semi-finals. Carter's game is evidently in excellent condition, and he won't be intimidated by facing O'Sullivan at this venue. While a Ronnie O'Sullivan victory speech is anticipated on Sunday night, Carter is likely to make him work for it. Therefore, given the expectation of a long, close, and tight contest, betting on an over might be another viable option.
Other predictions
![FC Seoul vs Gimcheon Sangmu Prediction: From Relegation to League Potential Winners, Gimcheon’s Bulsajo Looks to Play The Part If Seoul Exhibits Carelessness](/upload/iblock/635/635dba52d24010a4ffc5237a18be6dcc.png)
![FC Seoul vs Gimcheon Sangmu Prediction: From Relegation to League Potential Winners, Gimcheon’s Bulsajo Looks to Play The Part If Seoul Exhibits Carelessness](/upload/iblock/e18/e181a80311e6420219ae6835cca29b12.png)
![Braimoh Usman Daniel](/upload/iblock/d02/d02690af39a340ecb418636b84d0b5eb.png)
![Ireland vs Zimbabwe Prediction: Both teams had not performed well in tests](/upload/iblock/38b/38bd439698b959f712545249218694ab.png)
![Ireland vs Zimbabwe Prediction: Both teams had not performed well in tests](/upload/iblock/e38/e38e60598fad5aaa07b84ddd492024dd.png)
![Vivek Singh](/upload/iblock/9e4/9e4da728e148351f167d5eddb484364a.jpg)
![England vs West Indies Prediction: England won by a big margin in second test](/upload/iblock/5a3/5a3e4f898b80bfc470188056d808cd69.png)
![Vivek Singh](/upload/iblock/9e4/9e4da728e148351f167d5eddb484364a.jpg)
![Arthur Reinderknech vs Mattia Bellucci Prediction: Arthur Reinderknech thrives on Hard court](/upload/iblock/fdc/fdcd63c2bbc36caaea0214e61cd61b12.png)
![Arthur Reinderknech vs Mattia Bellucci Prediction: Arthur Reinderknech thrives on Hard court](/upload/iblock/fd7/fd7a6ace22ff92b0a5532e18d4b23452.png)
![Raphael George](/upload/iblock/b9e/b9eb09cf4c9630ee687bf3a3d71b89d7.jpg)
![San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Prediction: Super Kings won all games against Unicorns](/upload/iblock/83a/83a20152159742657ed0082a34929627.png)
![San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Prediction: Super Kings won all games against Unicorns](/upload/iblock/83a/83a20152159742657ed0082a34929627.png)
![Vivek Singh](/upload/iblock/9e4/9e4da728e148351f167d5eddb484364a.jpg)
![U. de Deportes vs Alianza Lima Prediction: Both teams will find the net](/upload/iblock/062/062f137bd9f318cd757e5141f3757223.png)
![U. de Deportes vs Alianza Lima Prediction: Both teams will find the net](/upload/iblock/a50/a500e85fd550855dcddd388ca5a78933.png)
![Anifowose Sunday](/upload/iblock/f28/f28d164aecbc5a1de85f0bb7423bcc2c.jpg)
![North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Geelong Cats Prediction: Cats expected to dominate this fixture](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Geelong Cats Prediction: Cats expected to dominate this fixture](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![Muhydeen Murphy](/upload/iblock/831/8313226ae09f5223abec13acf92cd7cd.jpg)
![Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction: Expect an offensive-focused game](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction: Expect an offensive-focused game](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![Olakunle Emmanuel](/upload/iblock/136/1366b141d15b8db7ca07082d02cabf52.jpg)
![NQ Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Prediction: Sharks won’t lose this game](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![NQ Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Prediction: Sharks won’t lose this game](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![Olakunle Emmanuel](/upload/iblock/136/1366b141d15b8db7ca07082d02cabf52.jpg)
![Derbyshire vs Middlesex Prediction: Middlesex has good recent form against Derbyshire](/upload/iblock/5a3/5a3e4f898b80bfc470188056d808cd69.png)
![Derbyshire vs Middlesex Prediction: Middlesex has good recent form against Derbyshire](/upload/iblock/5a3/5a3e4f898b80bfc470188056d808cd69.png)
![Vivek Singh](/upload/iblock/9e4/9e4da728e148351f167d5eddb484364a.jpg)
![Southampton vs Montpellier HSC Prediction: Saints aiming to continue their scoring form](/upload/iblock/3c1/3c16adcb52fedc58bed61b63d795e565.png)
![Southampton vs Montpellier HSC Prediction: Saints aiming to continue their scoring form](/upload/iblock/fe5/fe540cd5f9c84d4958ed508d16245e4c.png)
![Vivek Singh](/upload/iblock/9e4/9e4da728e148351f167d5eddb484364a.jpg)
![Australia vs Spain Prediction: Will Australia be the favorite to beat the Spaniards?](/upload/iblock/9a9/9a96f7e72d28e0cefc94d3deeb80d96e.png)
![Australia vs Spain Prediction: Will Australia be the favorite to beat the Spaniards?](/upload/iblock/5ac/5ac3e5658522acf3669d27b8913e149b.png)
![Olesya Samkina](/upload/iblock/c55/c550808b21b99964e79780ac90455da4.jpg)
![Vissel Kobe vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction: Japanese outfit is handed crucial playing time](/upload/iblock/b8b/b8bd533fae14164941513536df976355.png)
![Vissel Kobe vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction: Japanese outfit is handed crucial playing time](/upload/iblock/20e/20ec5d94d0ebc4b8421c983a087de278.png)
![Vivek Singh](/upload/iblock/9e4/9e4da728e148351f167d5eddb484364a.jpg)
![Albirex Niigata vs Tampines Rovers Prediction: The visiting teams are heads and shoulders above the hosts](/upload/iblock/c7e/c7e1b69b18a9ee9d0de770e751631c77.png)
![Albirex Niigata vs Tampines Rovers Prediction: The visiting teams are heads and shoulders above the hosts](/upload/iblock/a17/a178a3fa0e2e5115b3757cff5779a060.png)
![Kingston James](/upload/iblock/a10/a1054144be58219fe1ae7fc9d8ef5292.png)
![Brunei DPMM vs Young Lions Prediction: We anticipate a strong performance from the hosts](/upload/iblock/738/73817b28af951084acda381080ac37c0.png)
![Brunei DPMM vs Young Lions Prediction: We anticipate a strong performance from the hosts](/upload/iblock/c38/c38c8dd3d4386c955d8f4048172039ff.png)
![Kingston James](/upload/iblock/a10/a1054144be58219fe1ae7fc9d8ef5292.png)