James Wade vs Ricky Evans Prediction & Betting Tips - World Darts Championship

Prediction published on 21/12/2025, 05:35  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 23/12/2025 at 10:43 in PDC World Darts Championship Predictions

The pick of the Day 12 afternoon session matches at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship will see James Wade taking on Ricky Evans. The winner of this match between the Machine and Rapid Ricky will meet either Charlie Manby or Adam Sevada in the third round. Let’s get into the match prediction.

James Wade breezed into the second round of the World Championships with a 3-0 drubbing of Ryusei Azemoto in his opening match. He was eliminated by Jermain Wattimena in this round last year. 

The Machine only managed one 180 in his first match but maintained a solid 94.75 three-dart average. He made 9/24 attempts on the outer ring and recorded a highest checkout of 100.

Wade reached the quarter-final of the PC finals last month and has won six of his last 10 matches across all competitions. 

Meanwhile, Ricky Evans also stormed into the second round with a clinical 3-0 victory against Man Lok Leung. He got to the last 32 last year before bowing out to Rob Owen. 

Despite his opponent pinning five 180s to his one, Evans maintained a higher average of 92.26. He was also excellent on doubles (42.86%) and recorded a highest checkout of 134. 

Rapid Ricky has won six of his last 10 matches, but has lost four of his last five against Wade, including their most recent at the Grand Slam of Darts last month.