{"id":20659,"date":"2025-01-03T09:44:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T09:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20659"},"modified":"2025-01-03T09:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T09:44:48","slug":"pdc-world-darts-championship-2025-final-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/03\/pdc-world-darts-championship-2025-final-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"PDC World Darts Championship 2025: Final Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"
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And then there were only two left.<\/span><\/p>\n

After over two weeks of enthralling darting action at Alexandra Palace, Michael van Gerwen and teenage sensation Luke Littler are all that remain in the hunt for the Sid Waddell trophy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two of the biggest names in the sport, we are all set for one of the most epic PDC World Darts Championship finals in history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who will emerge victorious in the race to seven sets? We will find out later this evening!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen Preview<\/b><\/h2>\n

Both of these players breezed through their semi-finals to book their places in tonight\u2019s finale.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the opening match, three-time world champion Van Gerwen eased past Chris Dobey, recording an impressive and commanding 6-1 victory.<\/span><\/p>\n

After an indifferent year by his own lofty standards, the Dutchman is beginning to show the previous form which established him as one of the most dominant players in the sport\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Littler also secured a 6-1 win of his own, over fellow Englishman Stephen Bunting, to reach the Ally Pally final for the second year in succession.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nuke was in ridiculous form, averaging 105.48, his highest of the 2025 edition of the tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n

Littler\u2019s power scoring and age-defying ability to thrive under pressure are key reasons why he is the big favourite to win this match.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, ruling out someone with the big stage experience that Van Gerwen possesses would be silly in the extreme.<\/span><\/p>\n

If Van Gerwen gets a stranglehold on the game early doors and takes the first few sets, Littler may struggle to stage a comeback in front of what should be yet another raucous Ally Pally crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get ready for darting drama of the highest order and who knows, we may even be treated to the third 9 Dart Finish of the tournament!<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen Odds<\/b><\/h2>\n

*All odds are subject to change<\/strong><\/p>\n

As previously mentioned, Littler is the huge favourite to win the tournament at odds of 1.40. A Van Gerwen victory is priced at 2.95, odds which will no doubt attract those of you who are seeking to be a bit more risky with their bets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Littler and Van Gerwen have faced each other 12 times in their careers, recording six wins apiece.<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen Betting Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n

Over 38.5 180s in the match @ 2.37<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

When it comes to hitting 180s, these two are masters of the art. Littler has recorded the most at the tournament with 51, while Van Gerwen has hit 35 of his own. Expect a plethora of maximums when the two lock horns in a race to seven sets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Littler to hit over 22.5 180s @ 1.90<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

And with the above in mind, this looks a pretty sensible wager. Littler hit 13 180s in his win over Bunting, despite the fact the match only lasted seven sets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winning Double – Double 10 @ 4.50<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Okay, this is a risk, but Littler looks to leave Double 10 as much as possible, as it is the spot on the outer ring where he is most prolific. Leaving it to secure a first world title would therefore be the wisest of moves from The Nuke.<\/span><\/p>\n

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