Ross Smith vs Gerwyn Price Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Matchplay | Quarter-Final
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After essentially being handed a bye in the second round, Ross Smith now faces former world champion Gerwyn Price in the World Matchplay quarter-finals.
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Ross Smith vs Gerwyn Price prediction
Ross Smith finds himself in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay for the second time in his career, but not in the manner he expected after his second-round opponent Cameron Menzies withdrew after just three legs had been played due to dizziness.
Smith therefore comes into this fairly fresh having performed well in the first round, averaging over 100 during a high-quality victory against Kevin Doets.
Despite speaking of a lack of confidence following his win over Martin Schindler in the first round, Gerwyn Price improved his level in his following match, where he defeated former champion Rob Cross 11-5.
A six-leg burst from Price saw im seize control against Cross, but he is still not playing at his top level right now. Should Smith replicate his performance against Price, you'd expect a close contest here and one that would well go over 27.5 legs.
Ross Smith vs Gerwyn Price tip: Over 27.5 legs
