Preview: BetMGM Premier League Darts Night 13 in Liverpool
The BetMGM Premier League Darts regular season is heating up as the action heads to Liverpool on Thursday night. With only a few nights left before the playoffs, every match is crucial for the players. Here’s a match-by-match guide to the action, courtesy of Chris Hammer.
In the first match of the night, Gerwyn Price takes on Luke Littler. Price, who is in desperate need of points to keep his playoff hopes alive, will be looking to capitalize on his impressive statistics this season. Despite his strong performances, Price finds himself trailing in the standings and will need a strong finish to secure a playoff spot. Littler, on the other hand, has shown flashes of brilliance and will be looking to play spoiler to Price’s ambitions.
Next up, Luke Humphries faces off against Nathan Aspinall. Humphries, who reclaimed the top spot in the standings last week, will be looking to maintain his position with a win over Aspinall. Aspinall, who has been consistent throughout the season, will be a tough opponent for Humphries and will be looking to secure his own playoff spot with a victory.
In the third match of the night, Peter Wright takes on Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen, who is feeling the pressure of qualifying for the playoffs, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in Rotterdam. Wright, on the other hand, has been struggling to find his form and will need a miracle to upset the dominant van Gerwen.
The final match of the night sees Michael Smith take on Rob Cross. Cross, who has been on a losing streak, will be looking to turn his fortunes around with a win over Smith. Smith, who is chasing van Gerwen in the standings, will be looking to secure a crucial victory to keep his playoff hopes alive.
With the playoffs looming, every match in the BetMGM Premier League Darts regular season is crucial. Tune in to Sky Sports on Thursday night to catch all the action live from Liverpool.