Low6 PDC Home Tour – Play-offs Group 4 Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
What is the PDC Home Tour? With the PDC Tour currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the PDC devised the tournament to supply some darting action to players and fans, with all matches being streamed live from the homes of the players who are involved.
Who is taking part in the PDC Home Tour? All 128 PDC Tour Card holders were invited to take part, though there were some absences in the first phase with the most notable being Michael van Gerwen, whilst Daryl Gurney, Mensur Suljovic and Adrian Lewis were also missing. For a recap of the first phase as well as an overview of the whole tournament, visit our dedicated tournament page.
What is the format of the PDC Home Tour? The tournament is played in a round-robin format consisting of four players per group; the first phase took place over 32 consecutive evenings and we are now left with the 32 group winners, who have been separated into eight groups of four for the play-offs.
Where can I watch the PDC Home Tour? All PDC Home Tour action will be broadcast live on PDCTV for FREE to ALL registered PDCTV users, regardless of whether you have a paid or free membership.
When is the Low6 PDC Home Tour Play-offs Group 4 taking place? Friday 29th May, 2020 – 19:30 start (UK)
THE PLAYERS
DAVE CHISNALL
2020 PDC HOME TOUR
Route to the play-offs
Group 3 Winner – 6pts (+12)
(102.76) Dave Chisnall 5-2 Scott Waites (95.91)
(98.88) Dave Chisnall 5-0 Jan Dekker (90.96)
(74.25) Jonathan Worsley 1-5 Dave Chisnall (74.65)
Stats
Average – 90.87
180s – 8 (0.44 per leg)
High finish – 84
H2H
vs Darren Webster
W4, L3
Last meeting: Darren Webster 6-5 Dave Chisnall (Apr 2018 – Euro Tour)
vs Geert Nentjes
W0, L1
Last meeting: Geert Nentjes 6-5 Dave Chisnall (Feb 2020 – Players Championship)
vs Damon Heta
W1, L0
Last meeting: Dave Chisnall 6-0 Damon Heta (Aug 2014 – Sydney Masters)
PROSPECTS
Dave Chisnall was a comfortable winner of Group 3 where he won all three matches whilst dropping a total of only three legs. His performances in his matches against Scott Waites and Jan Dekker were very impressive and if he manages to repeat that standard then he will be very hard to beat.
DARREN WEBSTER
2020 PDC HOME TOUR
Route to the play-offs
Group 15 Winner – 6pts (+6)
(82.40) Darren Webster 5-4 Bradley Brooks (80.30)
(90.54) Darren Webster 5-2 Scott Baker (90.20)
(89.22) Andy Hamilton 3-5 Darren Webster (94.51)
Stats
Average – 88.43
180s – 2 (0.08 per leg)
High finish – 116
H2H
vs Dave Chisnall
W3, L4
Last meeting: Darren Webster 6-5 Dave Chisnall (Apr 2018 – Euro Tour)
vs Geert Nentjes
N/A
vs Damon Heta
N/A
PROSPECTS
Darren Webster claimed maximum points when topping Group 15 ahead of Bradley Brooks, Scott Baker and Andy Hamilton. His average of 88.43 on that night would need to be improved upon if he is to contend for top spot in this very tricky section of the last 32.
GEERT NENTJES
2020 PDC HOME TOUR
Route to the play-offs
Group 4 Winner – 6pts (+5)
(99.09) Mickey Mansell 4-5 Geert Nentjes (100.17)
(80.13) Lisa Ashton 3-5 Geert Nentjes (95.40)
(95.13) Geert Nentjes 5-3 Ross Smith (86.23)
Stats
Average – 96.92
180s – 8 (0.32 per leg)
High finish – 96
H2H
vs Dave Chisnall
W1, L0
Last meeting: Geert Nentjes 6-5 Dave Chisnall (Feb 2020 – Players Championship)
vs Darren Webster
N/A
vs Damon Heta
W0, L1
Last meeting: Damon Heta 6-3 Geert Nentjes (Feb 2020 – Players Championship)
PROSPECTS
Geert Nentjes played consistently well and won all of his three matches to finish first in Group 4. The Dutch youngster averaged 100 in his opening match against Mickey Mansell on that evening and he certainly has the potential to cause a shock or two in this group.
DAMON HETA
2020 PDC HOME TOUR
Route to the play-offs
Group 17 Winner – 4pts (+5)
(96.35) Damon Heta 5-0 Gary Blades (74.96)
(88.05) John Henderson 3-5 Damon Heta (84.23)
(81.50) Damon Heta 3-5 Krzysztof Kciuk (89.32)
Stats
Average – 85.95
180s – 8 (0.38 per leg)
High finish – 160
H2H
vs Dave Chisnall
W0, L1
Last meeting: Dave Chisnall 6-0 Damon Heta (Aug 2014 – Sydney Masters)
vs Darren Webster
N/A
vs Geert Nentjes
W1, L0
Last meeting: Damon Heta 6-3 Geert Nentjes (Feb 2020 – Players Championship)
PROSPECTS
Australia’s Damon Heta defied having to play in the middle of the night due to the time difference when successfully coming through his qualifying group. He is a much better player than his tournament average suggests and is certainly capable of being in the mix for the top spot.
THREE PICKS FROM 3 DART ANALYST
Geert Nentjes to beat Darren Webster
Nentjes played well enough when qualifying for the play-offs to suggest that there could be some value in siding with him to claim a victory against Darren Webster.
Dave Chisnall to win and hit the most 180s vs Darren Webster
Dave Chisnall’s scoring power is right up there amongst the very best in the game and adding him to hit the most 180s as well as winning the match looks to be a good option in this encounter.
Dave Chisnall to win the group
This is a tough section with pitfalls for the favourite Dave Chisnall but he looked at ease in his qualifying group and if he does relax and play to his capabilities then his scoring prowess should give him the edge.
