Darts
Michael van Gerwen vs Chris Dobey Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Michael van Gerwen will face off against Chris Dobey in the Premier League Darts on Thursday, 20th February 2025. We have compiled all the relevant statistics and analysis to find a comprehensive Van Gerwen vs Dobey prediction and guide you to the proverbial darts betting promise land! You can thank us later.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Online sports betting sites seemingly throw their weight behind the Dutch champion ahead of this clash.
Michael van Gerwen: 49/100 (1.49) – 67%
Chris Dobey: 14/10 (2.4) – 33%
Head-To-Head Record
Last three meetings (All competition)
02/01/2025: Dobey 1-6 Van Gerwen
01/01/2023: Van Gerwen 5-0 Dobey
26/05/2024: Van Gerwen 6-1 Dobey
Michael van Gerwen Current Form – LWWWW
Michael van Gerwen will no doubt come into this match brimming with confidence. His performance at the Premier League was not the most complete run of form the Dutchman has managed to conjure up – but his stunning win over Luke Littler would have gone a long way in reminding the world of what he is capable of.
Van Gerwen will look to dominate this engagement, but he will know that if he leaves the door open for Chris Dobey – it will be kicked right in!
Michael van Gerwen News
The rivalry between Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler might be hotting up, especially since the Dutchman has been unapologetic about his assertions of Littler in the media. Nevertheless, MVG will know he faces an incredibly competent opponent in Dobey.
Chris Dobey Current Form – LWWWW
Chris Dobey’s recent success and his reaching the finals of the Players Championship would have done him the world of good. There has been a host of naysayers when it comes to the talent that Dobey no doubt possesses but when he plays darts in the manner he is currently – he is a real challenger.
Dobey will know that he must remain relevant in this match and close to van Gerwen from the onset. If he manages this in the opening exchanges, he could land a massive win. If he fails to, we know that van Gerwen can go into another gear and run away from his opponent.
Chris Dobey News
There is no doubt that Chris Dobey is the underdog in this encounter. He faces a player who has achieved so much in his career, but Dobey has shown a confidence which transcends the suggested ‘gap’ between the two players. Speaking ahead of the clash, Dobey says he knows the challenge he faces, but instead of feeling intimidated, he is excited to test himself against the best.
Suggested Bets
These are our suggested bets for this darts encounter!
Match Winner: It is difficult to see past Michael van Gerwen winning this encounter – irrespective of the bookmakers' price.
Michael van Gerwen (-1.5) Legs Handicap: Piggybacking off of the win prediction, back van Gerwen to find a comprehensive victory at better odds!
Michael van Gerwen (Most 180s): A safer option for bettors, but one that still yields incredible value.
Value Bets
Highest Checkout (Van Gerwen): He has shown impressive form in recent weeks, and we don’t see why that doesn’t continue here. Averaging well over a 100, back the Dutchman to find the highest checkout of the match.
Total 180s: We are backing over 7.5 180s here. Two players who will not be shy to look for maximums, but in van Gerwen, you have someone known to attack the maximum on every leg.
Van Gerwen Total 180s: A touch riskier, but enough reward to justify the punt! MVG to close out over 6.5 180s is a banker value bet for us.
Prediction: Michael van Gerwen to Win
There is nothing more to say really, Michael van Gerwen should win this. Chris Dobey is a capable player, one with incredible ability who is willing and able to see off the so-called big fish in the game.
Nevertheless, van Gerwen is possibly too strong for him here. For a punt on the nose, back the Dutchman.
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