Callan Rydz vs Patrik Kovacs Prediction & Betting Tips - World Darts Championship
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by Devesh Jaganath | in PDC World Darts Championship Predictions
Day 8 at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship will kick off with Callan Rydz taking on Patrik Kovacs on Thursday afternoon. The winner of this match between The Riot and The Planner will meet either Daryl Gurney or Beau Greaves in the second round. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Callan Rydz enjoyed an excellent 2025 World Championships, in which he posted the highest average in the first round (107.06) and went on to reach the quarter-final before losing to Michael van Gerwen.
The Riot secured one ProTour title this year, beating Gabriel Clemens to the Players Championship 25 title. He also reached the semi-final of the PC 3 event, where he was defeated by Chris Dobey.
However, Rydz’s form has not been great lately, as he lost in the second round of the PC finals last month, which was his seventh defeat in his last 10 matches.
Meanwhile, Patrik Kovacs booked his place at the Worlds by winning the 2025 Hungarian Super League. He will be making his debut at the Ally Pally this year.
The Planner has mainly participated in the WDF Championship and national and regional titles in Eastern Europe. He was overlooked to represent Hungary at the World Cup of Darts this year.
Kovacs has lost his last 10 listed matches and is a massive underdog in this one.
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Callan Rydz - Patrik Kovacs Key Points
- Callan Rydz is ranked 42nd in the PDC Order of Merit.
- Callan Rydz reached the quarter-final of this competition last year.
- Callan Rydz has won a ProTour title in 2025.
- Patrik Kovacs has lost his last 10 listed matches.
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Our Callan Rydz vs Patrik Kovacs Prediction
After featuring regularly at the World Cup of Darts and on the European Tour in the past, Patrik Kovacs has endured a tough couple of years and is one of the biggest outsiders on Day 8 at the World Championships.
Callan Rydz has also experienced a dip in form in recent weeks, but he was sensational here at the Ally Pally last year, and he should be too good for this opponent, even if he’s not at his absolute best. Our Callan Rydz vs Patrik Kovacs prediction is Callan Rydz wins.
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