Luke Humphries vs Jermaine Wattimena Prediction & Betting Tips - World Series of Darts Finals
PDC - World Series of Darts Finals
New customers only | Commercial content | 18+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Devesh Jaganath | in Darts Predictions
Opening night at the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals will see Luke Humphries taking on Jermaine Wattimena on Thursday evening. Cool Hand Luke has won both matches against this opponent this year, and our prediction is that the world number two will come out on top in this one as well.
While Luke Humphries has an incredible trophy cabinet, the World Series of Darts Finals trophy is one that has eluded him. His best run in the competition was reaching the semi-finals in 2023.
However, Cool Hand is having a very good year, winning four ProTour titles, including three Players Championships and a European Tour title. He also defended his US Darts Masters crown in June.
Humphries lost in the final of the 2026 Czech Darts Open to Luke Littler a couple of weeks ago, which was only his second defeat in his last 13 matches across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Jermaine Wattimena is set to feature in this competition for the third time in his career. He reached the last 16 back in 2019 and suffered a first-round elimination last year.
The highlight of Machine Gun’s year was winning the Players Championship 27 title in August. He also reached the final of PC12 earlier in the year, where he lost to Wessel Nijman 8-5.
Wattimena lost to Ryan Joyce in Round 3 of the Flanders Darts Trophy last week and has won six of his last 10 matches across all competitions.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
Luke Humphries - Jermaine Wattimena Key Points
- Luke Humphries is the number-two-ranked player in the world.
- Luke Humphries has reached the quarter-finals (or beyond) of this competition in each of the last three editions.
- Luke Humphries has won 11 of his last 13 matches in all competitions.
- Luke Humphries has won seven of his last nine matches against this opponent.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
Our Luke Humphries vs Jermaine Wattimena Prediction
Jermaine Wattimena has had a couple of good months leading up to this competition, which included winning his first ProTour title of the year, but he faces one of the toughest opponents in the opening round.
Luke Humphries has had another solid year and will be hoping to add a first World Series of Darts Finals to his list of accomplishments. Cool Hand has already beaten Wattimena twice this year, and we fancy him to add another victory to his tally here. Our Luke Humphries vs Jermaine Wattimena prediction is Luke Humphries wins.
Use £/€50 free bets for the Luke Humphries vs. Jermaine Wattimena game!
Are you planning to bet on the upcoming match between Luke Humphries and Jermaine Wattimena? Why not take advantage of the free bets from Bet365? Use our promo code STYVIP1 and open your account. Bet365 offers a welcome package of €/£50 free bet credits if you bet €/£10 as a new player.
Try your luck on this year's World Series of Darts Finals! You need to make your qualifying bet of €/£10 within 30 days of opening an account and this can be on any sport with at least one selection priced at 1.2 (1/5) or bigger.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
