Callan Rydz vs Patrik Kovacs Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 PDC World Darts Championship | First Round
Two-time World Darts Championship quarter-finalist Callan Rydz takes on Patrik Kovacs in the opening match on Thursday.
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Callan Rydz vs Patrik Kovacs prediction
Callan Rydz has been struggling to find his best darts lately but playing at a venue such as Ally Pally which brings back good memories for Rydz may be just the tonic for the Geordie. He was a quarter-finalist last year, the second time he’s reached the last eight in this competition and will hope to hit the ground running again on this occasion.
Hungarian number one Patrik Kovacs is appearing at the World Darts Championship for the very first time after winning the Hungarian Super League. Like Rydz, he’s not been in the greatest of form ahead of this competition and against the scoring power of Rydz, a tough encounter is on the cards for Kovacs.
Rydz is heavily favoured here and rightly so. Back him not only to win the game, but also to outscore Kovacs by hitting the most 180s along with the highest checkout of the match.
Callan Rydz vs Patrik Kovacs tip: Callan Rydz to win, hit the most 180s and record the highest match checkout
