Betfred World Matchplay outright winner predictions and best bets: The price is right for in-form Welshman

When and where is the World Matchplay darts

The World Matchplay takes place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. 

The tournament begins on Saturday, July 19, and concludes with the final on Sunday, July 27.

Where to watch the World Matchplay in the UK

Sky Sports will cover each day of the Matchplay, starting at 7pm on Saturday.

World Matchplay darts betting odds

Here are Betfred's latest odds for the World Matchplay:

Odds correct at the time of publishing

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Best bets for the World Matchplay

Gerwyn Price
1pt 8-1 general

Jonny Clayton
1pt each-way 28-1 bet365, BoyleSports

James Wade to win first quarter
1pt 9-1 general

Under 3.5 tournament 170 checkouts
2pts 11-10 Coral, Hills, Ladbrokes

World Matchplay predictions

Gerwyn Price has plunged down to number 11 in the world rankings but the Welshman arrives in Blackpool for the World Matchplay in blistering form and more than capable of landing an eighth individual major title.

The Iceman is third-favourite with all firms behind the world's top two – reigning champion Luke Humphries and world champion Luke Littler.

Their claims are obvious and The Nuke will surely improve on last season's first-round exit on his debut.

But they are far from invincible. Indeed results have been mixed for the pair, whereas 8-1 shot Price heads to the seaside with results to brag about.

Twice this month already he has bolted up in prestigious stage events, winning the Poland Masters and then a week later seeing off Humphries among others to claim the Baltic Sea Open.

Runner-up at Blackpool in 2022 and with crowds far less hostile to him than they ever were, Price can have a serious run in Blackpool and defy his seeding by some margin.

James Wade looks a threat in the top quarterCredit: Lawrence Lustig

Humphries is 11-8 to win his quarter and that will be a popular bet, although backing James Wade at 9-1 to win the section almost appeals more.

For context, leftie Wade has won his quarter nine times at the Matchplay. Not even Van Gerwen, Barney or Gary Anderson can match that level of consistency.

Wade, who made the last four 12 months ago, simply loves the Blackpool stage and having shown in March by reaching the UK Open final that he can still cut it in the majors, it would be unwise to rule out the 2008 winner from having another week to remember.

Jonny Clayton reached the final in 2023 and has had a mixed year with some real successes on TV, reaching the final of both the Masters and World Cup (with Price) and the semis at the UK Open.

The other Welshman in the field is inconsistent but that also makes the Ferret an attractive each-way proposition at 28-1.

Total tournament 170 checkouts have been set at 3.5 and you have to go back to 2012 for the last time there were more than three in a single Matchplay. You have been warned.

Read more on the World Matchplay:

Saturday's Betfred World Matchplay match predictions: Van Veen can push Humphries all the way 

'I really enjoy going up to Blackpool and I always fancy my chances' – Rob Cross has high hopes for World Matchplay 

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