World Cup Of Darts

The 2024 BetVictor World Cup of Darts is almost upon us, with the four-day arrow throwing festival set to get underway in Frankfurt on Thursday night. 

The annual showpiece will see 40 nations - each represented by two players - all competing to conquer the world at the Eissporthalle.

Last year, Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton steered Wales to glory with a 10-2 demolition of Scotland in the final. However, if Wales are to retain the trophy, then they will have to do so without Gerwyn Price, who has been ruled out of this year’s World Cup.

World Cup of Darts Predictions

Despite not winning the World Cup of Darts since 2016, England are odds-on 5/6 favourites on Paddy Power to lift the title. When England reigned supreme eight years ago, legendary duo Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor were representing their country on the oche. 

This summer, Luke Humphries and Michael Smith will be the English pairing throwing for glory in Frankfurt. The Bully Boy has graced the World Cup stage in recent years for his country, while this will be Cool Hand Luke’s maiden appearance in this particular competition. 

Ranked number one and three in the world respectively, Humphries and Smith could combine to deadly effect in England’s pursuit of silverware. 

That being said, it could take time for Humphries and Smith’s chemistry to come to fruition, an obstacle the majority of the other market leaders will not need to overcome.

Following Gerwyn Price’s withdrawal from the World Cup, defending champions Wales face a tall order if they are to hold on to their crown. Jim Williams is a very able deputy but there is no denying that Price’s absence weakens Wales’ chances of lifting the trophy for the second year in succession. The reigning champions have drifted out to 16/1 shots on Sky Bet after Price ruled himself out.

Elsewhere, fourth seeds and two-time winners Scotland’s hopes will rest on the shoulders of Gary Anderson and Peter Wright. The Scottish duo - who reached last year’s final - are 20/1 on StarSports to go one better this time around.

After missing each of the last two editions of the World Cup due to medical reasons, Michael van Gerwen is back to spearhead the Netherlands’ bid for silverware. 

Mighty Mike has reigned supreme three times on the World Cup stage, though none of those triumphs were shared with latest doubles partner Danny Noppert. The Dutch are 6/1 on AK Bets to lift the title.

As ever, a case could be made for a number of nations to outperform expectations and make a surprise splash at the Eissporthalle. 

Martin Schindler and Gabriel Clemens will be hoping to feed off the backing from a raucous home crowd in Germany’s pursuit of a maiden crown. 

2022 World Cup winners Australia and Northern Ireland are also likely to be many observers' dark horses in a darting spectacle rife with possibilities.

World Cup of Darts Odds

England arrived at Euro 2024 in Germany as the bookies’ favourites to lift the trophy and English darting duo Luke Humphries and Michael Smith are fancied to follow suit in Frankfurt at the World Cup of Darts. 

When both arrowsmiths are at their best they are unplayable, but doubles events are a different kettle of fish, especially for a new pairing. The English duo top the betting as short-priced 5/6 favourites on Paddy Power but it could pay to look for value elsewhere.

World Cup of Darts Betting Tips

Northern Ireland  To Win the World Cup 25/1 (each-way) - @Boylesports

There appears to be plenty of value in supporting Northern Ireland at 25/1 on Boylesports  to cause a surprise by going all the way in Frankfurt this weekend.

Josh Rock and Brendan Dolan’s partnership will give Northern Ireland a nice blend of youth and experience. What’s more, both arrowsmiths arrive in Frankfurt in fine fettle, having captured individual PDC titles as recently as last month.

A favourable group stage draw adds further fuel to the fire, making Northern Ireland an appealing prospect at a bold price.

Germany to Win the World Cup 11/1 (each-way) @ William Hill

Host nation Germany appeal as lively each-way outsiders at 11/1 on William Hill, especially so considering the backing they will have from a boisterous home crowd. 

More importantly though, Martin Schindler and Gabriel Clemens are both very astute arrowsmiths, with the former claiming his first PDC title of his career at the International Darts Open in April of this year. 

While the Germans won’t be afforded the same luxury as the top-four seeds who will bypass the group stage, building some early momentum could help set them up for a shot at glory.