PDC WDC last 16: Giants Barney, Van Gerwen in Dutch duel

While, Lewis (1/4 favourite) looked absolutely lethal as he trounced Andrew Gilding 4-0, to reassert his title challenge in the face of Van Gerwen’s show-stealing darts.

Jackpot’s history against The Gentle makes for impressive reading, with five wins in a row out of six scuffles, including a 11-1 demolition job last time. This encounter should prove much closer, but two-time world champion Lewis’ greater Ally Pally experience should shine through, with odds of 7/2 for a 4-2 victory by the Englishman tempting.

Gary Anderson v Vincent van der Voort

Having emerged unscathed through a tougher than expected test against Daryl Gurney, after demolishing opening opponent Andy Boulton, Anderson is heavily odds-on at 1/6 to similarly dispatch VdV.

Veteran darter Van der Voort is a crowd favourite and certainly one of the quickest throwers around, but is unconvincing at 4/1 for a shock win. Anderson has looked imperious, conceding just one set so far, and holds a 7-2 head-to-head record against the Dutch Destroyer. For these reasons, the Scot looks best value at 12/5 for another 4-1 result.

Michael van Gerwen v Raymond van Barneveld

Ferocious and almost unplayable Van Gerwen made a bold statement last time out by devastating Darren Webster 4-0, though Van Barneveld brought a similarly entertaining battle to the table as he edged Stephen Bunting.

Barney still has it but did miss too many doubles against The Bullet, with his inconsistencies ripe to be punished by the potent Green Machine (1/8). Van Gerwen has proven too much for Barney before, winning 23 times to 15, including the last three meetings.

Though, Van Barneveld still has a few tricks up his sleeve, as shown by his beating of Mighty Mike three times this year already, so back him to at least push MvG all the way, with odds of 13/2 for a 4-3 victory for Van Gerwen enticing.

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Coral’s top tip: Back a close battle between Barney and MvG, with the latter 13/2 to win 4-3.