Josh Rock vs Callan Rydz Prediction & Betting Tips - World Darts Championship
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by Devesh Jaganath | in PDC World Darts Championship Predictions
The final Round 3 matchup at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship will see Josh Rock taking on Callan Rydz on Monday evening. The winner of this match between Rocky and The Riot will meet either Justin Hood or Ryan Meikle in the fourth round. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Josh Rock is set to feature in the third round of the World Championships for a fourth consecutive year. He started his run at the Ally Pally with a 3-1 victory over Gemma Hayter.
Rocky then whitewashed Joe Comito in round two, where he averaged a magnificent 101.33, including four 180s. He converted 42.86% of his double attempts and recorded a highest checkout of 100.
Rock has won eight of his last 10 matches in all competitions, but has lost his last two against his upcoming opponent.
Meanwhile, Callan Rydz reached the quarter-final in this competition last year and made a solid start to this campaign, defeating Patrik Kovacs 3-0 in his opening match.
The Riot then went on to eliminate higher-ranked Daryl Gurney 3-2 in the second round. He pinned eight 180s and averaged 96.59, while recording a magnificent 167 highest checkout.
Rydz has won five of his last 12 matches in all competitions, one of which was against this opponent at the Players Championship 30 in October.
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Josh Rock - Callan Rydz Key Points
- Josh Rock has not got beyond the third round at the World Championships.
- Josh Rock has lost his last two matches against this opponent.
- Callan Rydz reached the quarter-final in this competition last year.
- Callan Rydz recorded eight 180s in his last match while Rock pinned four maximums.
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Our Josh Rock vs Callan Rydz Prediction
Josh Rock enters this clash as the clear favourite with the bookmakers following two comfortable victories, but it should be said that neither of his previous opponents posed too much of a threat.
Rocky now faces a massive step-up in class against Callan Rydz, who beat him at PC30 last month and reached the quarter-final in this competition last year. We feel the value lies with the Englishman in this one. Our Josh Rock vs Callan Rydz prediction is Callan Rydz +2.5.
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