Ding will prevail
Ding or Gukesh? Who will win the World Chess Championship this year?

Ding missed mate in 2 in the last tournament from only a slightly worse position. Magnus himself said he seemed out of sorts, and Ding has stated feelings of depression and insomnia. It’s really quite sad. All the best to Ding, but I’m betting on Gukesh for the WC.

Nope! Magnus would need to qualify for and win the candidates tournament to face the current WC, Ding. The world champion is the only person that does not need to do anything besides show up.
Okay, thanks!