Nathan Aspinall vs Joe Cullen Prediction & Betting Tips - PDC World Matchplay Darts
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Day 1 at the 2026 World Matchplay on Saturday will conclude with Nathan Aspinall taking on Joe Cullen. The Asp has dominated this matchup since 2021, and we are going for him to extend his record against the Rockstar as our prediction in this one.
Nathan Aspinall secured his spot in the World Matchplay as the 16th seed in the PDC Order of Merit. He will be looking for a better run after bowing out of this competition in Round 1 last year.
The Asp has not had the best season to this point, but he did secure his fourth career European Tour title in April at the German Darts Grand Prix and reached the last eight at the Slovak Open in June.
Aspinall has won six of his last 10 matches in all competitions, as well as each of his last seven against his upcoming opponent since February 2021.
Meanwhile, Joe Cullen earned his spot in this competition as an unseeded ProTour Qualifier. He reached the 2023 semi-finals of the World Matchplay but lost in the opening round last year.
The Rockstar has endured a difficult 2026 and has slipped to 31st in the PDC Order of Merit. His best result was reaching the final of the Players Championship 8 back in March.
Cullen has won six of his last 10 matches in all competitions. The all-time h2h between these two stands at 11 wins for Aspinall to Cullen’s three.
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Nathan Aspinall - Joe Cullen Key Points
- Nathan Aspinall is placed 15 places above Cullen in the PDC Order of Merit.
- Nathan Aspinall has won four of his last six matches.
- Nathan Aspinall has won each of his last seven matches against this opponent.
- Joe Cullen has lost two of his last three matches.
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Our Nathan Aspinall vs Joe Cullen Prediction
Nathan Aspinall has not had the best year to this point, but he will return to Winter Gardens looking to make a statement after being one of the seeded players to fall in the opening round last year.
The Asp will also fancy his chances here, given his impressive record against this opponent. Joe Cullen has struggled to find his best form in 2026, and we feel he will suffer defeat in this opening-round encounter. Our Nathan Aspinall vs Joe Cullen prediction is Nathan Aspinall wins.
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