Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Gary Anderson Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Matchplay | Quarter-Final
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Two prolific 180-hitters collide in the World Matchplay quarter-finals as Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode challenges former champion Gary Anderson.
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Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Gary Anderson prediction
Dirk van Duijvenbode edged fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen 14-12 in a gripping encounter that went to a tie-break, and he now finds himself in the World Matchplay quarter-finals for the second time in his career.
The 34-year-old was 8-4 up at one point before MVG came roaring back, but he held his nerve when it mattered most to book his spot in the last eight.
2018 World Matchplay champion Gary Anderson overcame a sluggish start to defeat Jonny Clayton 11-7 in the second round, with the Scottish veteran averaging 98.13 and hitting 44% of his finishing attempts.
Anderson, who is in the last eight at Winter Gardens for the first time since reaching the final six years ago, has won his last four meetings with Van Duijvenbode, including a 10-6 triumph at this year's UK Open.
Van Duijvenbode and Anderson hit a combined 16 180s between them in their respective second-round victories, and we expect it to be another display of power scoring in this first-to-16 contest.
Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Gary Anderson tip: Over 18.5 180s
