After picking up an 11/4 winner yesterday, here's our best betting tips for the World Matchplay Finals.
The 2026 Betfred World Matchplay reaches its conclusion on Sunday evening as Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price go head-to-head in a blockbuster final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Littler produced a sensational 17-5 demolition of Dirk van Duijvenbode in the semi-finals, while Price booked his place in the showpiece with a commanding 17-10 victory over Gian van Veen. The pair now battle it out for the Phil Taylor Trophy and the £225,000 winner's prize.
PDC World Matchplay Day 9 Schedule
Sunday, 26 July
Women's World Matchplay
- Afternoon Session
Men's World Matchplay Final
- Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price
- Approx. 8:00pm BST
- Format: Best of 35 legs (first to 18)
The final will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
Who is the Betting Favourite to Win World Matchplay Final?
According to recent odds at Oddschecker, Luke Littler is the betting favourite to win the World Matchplay Final, with the reigning champion priced at around 2/11 and James Wade a distant outsider at roughly 9/2.
| World Matchplay Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Littler | 1/8 | Betfred |
| Gerwyn Price | 13/2 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 4PM Sunday, 26th July. Find out complete market odds on Oddschecker's World Matchplay Darts page.
World Matchplay Darts Best Betting Tips
As Luke Littler continues to defend his title against Gerwyn Price, here's our best betting tips:
Tip 1: Most 180s, Highest Checkout & Win Match - Luke Littler - 1.5pt
Best odds of 8/11 at SpreadEx while publishing.
Luke Littler has been the standout performer throughout this year's World Matchplay and heads into the final after a dominant 17-5 semi-final victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode. The world No. 1 has combined relentless scoring with clinical finishing all week, including a nine-dart finish earlier in the tournament, making this same-game special particularly appealing. If Littler produces another performance close to the standard he has set in Blackpool, he is well placed to top the 180 count, register the highest checkout and retain the Phil Taylor Trophy.
TIP 2: Luke Littler Total 180s - Over 16.5 - 1pt
Best odds of 6/5 at William Hill while publishing.
Littler's scoring power has been on another level throughout the tournament. He fired 16 maximums in his one-sided semi-final despite the match lasting only 22 legs, underlining just how frequently he is finding the treble 20. With Sunday's final extending to a best-of-35 legs and Gerwyn Price expected to offer far greater resistance, there should be significantly more legs available for Littler to surpass the 16.5 line.
TIP 3: Gerwyn Price Total 180s - Under 8.5 - 1pt
Best odds of 13/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Price has enjoyed an excellent tournament, but his route to the final has been built more on heavy finishing than relentless maximum hitting. Against a player of Littler's calibre, he is likely to spend more time trying to keep pace on the scoreboard than dominating visits. Even if the final develops into a close contest, Price staying below nine maximums looks a realistic outcome, particularly given Littler's tendency to control scoring exchanges and limit his opponent's opportunities.
TIP 4: Bet Builder Treble - 0.5pt
- Most 180s, Highest Checkout & Win Match – Luke Littler
- Luke Littler Over 16.5 Total 180s
- Gerwyn Price Under 8.5 Total 180s
Best odds of 7/1 at William Hill at the time of publishing.
