Luke Littler vs Dirk van Duijvenbode Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Matchplay | Semi-Final
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The imperious Luke Littler will take some stopping here, with power-scorer Dirk van Duijvenbode the next in line to try and halt the youngster title charge.
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Luke Littler vs Dirk van Duijvenbode prediction
Luke Littler took another step towards what is a seemingly inevitable World Matchplay title with another scintillating display of power-scoring, as the world champion crashed in 17 180s in a 16-7 victory over Josh Rock.
Littler averaged 109.57 - his third consecutive three-figure mark in excess of 109 - in his quarter-final, and there is absolutely no sign of him letting up at the moment.
The world number one will take on first-time World Matchplay semi-finalist Dirk van Duijvenbode, who withstood the challenge of Gary Anderson in his own last-eight contest.
The Dutchman won 16-13 in an encounter that contained 23 180s - 13 of them from his own hand - as he averaged 101.49 in holding off a late Anderson comeback.
As impressive as Van Duijvenbode has been in Blackpool, his performances don't hold a candle to Littler's level right now. The value here could therefore be in the maximums department, with over 24.5 not an unreasonable assumption.
Luke Littler vs Dirk van Duijvenbode tip: Over 24.5 180s
