Rob Cross vs Jonny Clayton Preview & Prediction | 2026 Grand Slam of Darts | Group Stage

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After a shock loss to Anton Ostlund on Saturday afternoon, Jonny Clayton takes on Rob Cross in a crunch Group G match on Sunday afternoon, in arguably the toughest group of the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts.

Start date/time: 15 November 2026 at 1:00 pm

How to watch on TV & online: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

Rob Cross vs Jonny Clayton prediction

Clayton was stunned by Ostlund, a relatively unknown Swede, losing his throw in the deciding leg. The Welshman will rue that missed opportunity, and he now needs to beat Cross relatively comfortably to put himself in with a chance of progressing.

That will not be easy against Cross, who gets his Grand Slam campaign under way here. Despite not qualifying last year, Cross has a good record in this competition, having finished runner-up in 2023 and reached the quarter-finals on three other occasions.

However, it has not been a particularly good 2026 for him so far, and he has put in some shaky performances this year, so so much will depend on what kind of shape he comes into this one in.

We fully expect Clayton to bounce back here and get the win, and he could well win it comfortably.

Rob Cross vs Jonny Clayton tip: Jonny Clayton to win -1.5 legs