Luke Littler vs Dirk van Duijvenbode Prediction & Betting Tips - PDC World Matchplay Darts
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by Devesh Jaganath | in PDC World Matchplay Darts Predictions
The second semi-final at the 2026 World Matchplay will see Luke Littler taking on Dirk van Duijvenbode on Saturday evening. The Nuke has won four of his last five matches against the Titan, and we are leaning heavily toward the teenager defending his crown in this competition, as discussed in our prediction below.
Luke Littler has hardly put a foot wrong in his World Matchplay title defence, having reached the final four with victories over Niko Springer (10-6), Nathan Aspinall (11-8) and Josh Rock (16-7).
The Nuke is averaging a stunning 110.92 in this competition. Against Rock in the quarter-final, he pinned 17 180s, converted 53.33% of his checkout attempts, and recorded a highest checkout of 129.
Littler has now won 21 of his last 25 matches across all competitions. The four defeats he suffered during this period were all against Luke Humphries.
Meanwhile, Dirk van Duijvenbode has been the surprise package of the 2026 World Matchplay, as he is the only unseeded player still standing and is now set for his first semi-final appearance.
The Titan has knocked out three seeds in Chris Dobey, Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson. He is averaging 96.73 in this competition and hit 13 180s against the Flying Scotsman in the last match.
The Dutchman has won seven of his last 10 matches in all competitions, but only has one win in five previous encounters against his upcoming opponent.
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Luke Littler - Dirk van Duijvenbode Key Points
- Luke Littler is the number-one-ranked player in the PDC Order of Merit.
- Luke Littler has won 21 of his last 25 matches in all competitions.
- Luke Littler has won four of his last five matches against this opponent.
- Luke Littler is averaging 110.92 in this competition.
- Dirk van Duijvenbode is averaging 96.73 in this competition.
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Our Luke Littler vs Dirk van Duijvenbode Prediction
Dirk van Duijvenbode has defied the odds at the 2026 World Matchplay, having got past three seeds in Dobey, Van Gerwen and Anderson to get to the semi-final as the only unseeded player still standing.
Unfortunately for the Titan, he now has to face Luke Littler, who has been firing on all cylinders in Blackpool, averaging 110.92 while having only dropped 21 legs en route to the semi-final. It’s going to take something incredible to stop the teenager going back-to-back. Our Luke Littler vs Dirk van Duijvenbode prediction is Luke Littler wins & most 180s.
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