Darts
Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen face off in the Premier League on Thursday, 6th February. Make sure you consult your darts betting sites for all the necessary information in the build-up!
Luke Littler of England//Getty Images
Well, well, well! If ever there was a matchup that would entertain darts fans around the globe – this, is it! A repeat of the final between Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen is sure to wet the tastebuds, but before we are caught up in the ecstasy of it all, we have got to find the bullseye with our Littler vs Gerwen prediction!
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Online sports betting sites have through backed Luke “The Nuke” Littler as the ruling favourite for this encounter!
Luke Littler: 9/20 (1.45) – 71%
Michael van Gerwen: 17/10 (2.7) – 29%
Head-To-Head Record
Last three meetings (All competition)
25/01/2025: Littler 6–3 van Gerwen
03/01/2025: Littler 7–3 van Gerwen
20/10/2024: van Gerwen 1–6 Littler
15/07/2024: van Gerwen 10–6 Littler
09/05/2024: van Gerwen 6–1 Littler
Luke Littler Current Form – LWWLW
Luke Littler is the ruling favourite at the moment and to be fair, it is totally understandable. Can you really go against Luke Littler with a straight face? No, he isn’t indestructible and if anything, he faces an opponent more than capable of getting one back over him!
Littler is a confidence player. If the crowd get onto his side and create an electric atmosphere, he will thrive. The youngster will want to find his stride quickly though, knowing a stuttering start is essentially what set him up to win his first World Championship against van Gerwen earlier this year!
Luke Littler News
Notwithstanding the fact that Littler is seemingly set to continue making darts history, the youngster has been called out by his peers for his poor timekeeping. Allegedly arriving late for his press conference due to a nap, Littler has been told he is no longer a baby and needs to start respecting the sport!
Michael van Gerwen Current Form – LWLWL
Michael van Gerwen certainly has enough reason to be up for this contest. Having Luke Littler not only take away a fourth World Championship from him earlier this year, he also took a slice of history from the Dutchman in becoming the youngest player ever to win the title!
Van Gerwen will know that he must avoid a sluggish start. This is essentially what cost him at the World Championships against Littler. Coming into this match, van Gerwen still holds the better record over the English youngster and that will surely give him a host of confidence come the 6th of February.
Michael van Gerwen News
Van Gerwen has reminded the media that he will not be affected by Littler’s supposed ‘teenage status’. Reminding reporters at a news briefing in Belfast, van Gerwen said whilst he also won on debut against Phil Taylor, Littler has a target on his back now.
Suggested Bets
These are our suggested bets for this darts encounter!
Match Winner: We are on Luke Littler to claim victory over van Gerwen here. Back the youngster at generous odds. 9/20 (1.45) with 1xBet and Betway.
Luke Littler Win 6-3 (Correct Score): Luke Littler will know that he must start this match with his usual intensity to keep the Dutchman at bay. Back him to come away with a convincing win! 3/1 (4.0) with 1xBet.
Highest Checkout: The man with the most aggressive approach on the circuit surely gets our vote – back Luke to claim a highest checkout in this encounter. 8/10 (1.8) with 1xBet and Stake.
Value Bets
Total 180s: Over 7.5 180s is as close to a banker bet we could find amongst the value. Get on and enjoy! 14/25 (1.56) with Pinnacle.
Over/Under (Over 8.5 Legs): You have two of the best players around going to head-to-head, this is a bet certainly worth taking. 17/10 (2.7) with Betway.
Luke Littler (1.5) Set Handicap: For those amongst us happy to have a real punt on the youngster, we might as well go all in! 63/50 (2.26) with 1xBet and Stake
Prediction: Luke Littler Win
Yes, he is the ruling favourite, but we think he totally justifies that tag! Expect Littler to start like a house on fire and get a real foothold early on. Yes, we are being bullish about the Nuke, but even against the backdrop of an incredible opponent on the other side, Littler takes this! Get on with reliable bookmakers for betting.
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