James Wade vs Joe Cullen Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Grand Prix | First Round
by Trystan Pugh ·
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In-form James Wade seeks revenge on Joe Cullen after losing to Rockstar in the first round of the World Grand Prix last year.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – PDCTV
James Wade vs Joe Cullen prediction
James Wade is a two-time winner of the World Grand Prix, but the last of those titles came all the way back in 2010 and, for a man of his doubling ability, he has lost in the first round of this event on far too many occasions.
Success at the Flanders Darts Trophy and Australian Darts Masters over the last couple of months will have done his confidence no harm though, and many are tipping the Machine to challenge for the title in Leicester.
Joe Cullen, on the other hand, has been struggling to find his best game of late and and just about squeezed into this event on account of his Pro Tour ranking.
The relative form of both players is night and day so this looks like a match where you can back Wade with confidence.
James Wade vs Joe Cullen tip: James Wade to win 2-0