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by Devesh Jaganath | in Darts Predictions
Arguably, the pick of the second round matches at the 2025 Darts World Grand Prix comes to us on Thursday when Luke Littler takes on Mike De Decker. The winner of this match between the Nuke and the Real Deal will meet either Gerwyn Price or Josh Rock in the quarter-finals. Let’s get into the match prediction!
After a shocking first-round elimination last year, Luke Littler is up and running at the 2025 Darts World Grand Prix, having seen off a stern test against Gian Van Veen in round one.
The Nuke only managed one 180 compared to five from Van Veen, who also had a higher three-dart average. However, the world champ’s closing was the difference maker, as he made 6/10 on the double and recorded a highest checkout of 151.
Littler has now won 12 of his last 15 matches across all competitions and remains the outright favourite to win the Grand Prix this year.
Meanwhile, Mike De Decker was made to work in the first match of his title defence, as he had to come back from a set down to beat veteran Peter Wright in his opener on Tuesday.
The Real Deal hit three 180s and managed a three-dart average of 91.14. He made 7/13 on the double and recorded a highest checkout of 152 to see off Snakebite.
De Decker has won seven of his last 10 matches in all competitions, but he has never beaten his upcoming opponent in six previous encounters.
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Luke Littler - Mike De Decker Key Points
- Luke Littler is the number two-ranked player in the world.
- Luke Littler has never lost to this opponent in six previous encounters.
- Luke Littler has beaten De Decker by three clear sets in each of their last four matches.
- Luke Littler has won 12 of his last 15 matches across all competitions.
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Our Luke Littler vs Mike De Decker Prediction
While Luke Littler has openly mentioned that the Grand Prix is not one of his favoured tournaments, he looked incredible in his first match against Gian van Veen, who was evidently gobsmacked by how he lost after out-averaging the Nuke.
Littler’s closing was excellent in his opening match, and it’s hard to see anyone beating him if he can maintain that sort of accuracy. De Decker will not be a pushover here, but we have to go with the teenager sensation to progress. Our Luke Littler vs Mike De Decker prediction is Luke Littler -1.5.
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