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by Devesh Jaganath | in PDC World Darts Championship Predictions
The afternoon session on Day 2 at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship will draw to a close with Rob Cross taking on Cor Dekker. The winner of this match between Voltage and The Sheriff will meet either Ian White or Mervyn King in the second round. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Rob Cross burst onto the scene at the Ally Pally by winning on debut in 2018. He has featured in every edition since then, but did bow out in the first round to Scott Williams last year.
Voltage has not had the best season by his standards, though he did kick off the campaign by winning the PC1 event and also claimed the 2025 Dutch Darts Masters - his ninth televised title.
However, Cross’s form has been underwhelming in the lead-up to the World Champs, as he has lost his last six matches in a row, including a first-round elimination at the PC finals last month.
Meanwhile, 2025 was Cor Dekker’s first full season as a Tour Card Holder, and he will be making his World Darts Championships debut on Friday afternoon.
The Sheriff has had a steady year on the Pro Tour. Among his best performances was at the Swiss Darts Trophy 2025, where he defeated Chris Dobey en route to the last 16.
Dekker has not won a major televised title and has a record of five wins and five defeats in his last 10 matches.
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Rob Cross - Cor Dekker Key Points
- Rob Cross is ranked 86 places above this opponent in the world standings.
- Rob Cross has won nine televised major titles.
- Rob Cross is a former World Darts Championship winner.
- Cor Dekker is making his World Darts Championship debut this year.
- Cor Dekker has featured in a major televised tournament final.
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Our Rob Cross vs Cor Dekker Prediction
While Cor Dekker has been around for a while, the past year has been key, as he finally became a Tour Card Holder and will now have the opportunity to feature at the Ally Pally.
However, the Norwegian has drawn a battle-hardened Rob Cross, who has not had the best of years by his lofty standards, and will be determined to sign off 2025 on a high. We have to go with the Englishman in this one. Our Rob Cross vs Cor Dekker prediction is Rob Cross wins.
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