Glen Durrant vs Gary Anderson
20th February 2215hrs
Darts – Cardiff – Premier League
Pick Anderson
Bookmaker BetVictor
Odds: Even Money odds taken 22:17 GMT Tuesday 18th February
This is going to be the heavyweight clash of the night in the Premier League Darts from Cardiff on Thursday. It has been a W1 D1 return from both of them so far in action. That suggests that for this, which will be the first meeting between Durrant and Anderson, that is it going to be close and tense.
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Anderson with a tough night ahead
After missing out on last season’s Premier League season because of illness, Anderson is well back in the thick of things in the 2020 edition. He opened with a good 7-5 win on the opening night against Daryl Gurney.
Last week in Nottingham he had a tougher challenge on his hands however as he was up against reigning World Champion Peter Wright. That played out to a draw on the night.
Three of the five matches that night ended in draws actually. Anderson though totally bossed the three-dart average, posting 95.
Because of illness problems last year, 2019 was pretty much a write off for Anderson. But his recent run to the semi finals of the Masters will have done him the power of good.
It has shown so far in the 2020 Premier League of darts as he has looked confident enough at the oche. The Flying Scotsman is one of the players who consistently perform well on the Premier League circuit. It isn’t the easiest of events for players.
Anderson is a two-time Premier League darts champion and has made it to the play off nights in each of his last five appearances. This will be a big couple of points if he puts them on the board.
Can Durrant defend unbeaten start?
Former BDO World Champion Glen Durrant is in his first season of Premier League darts. He started convincingly enough, tearing down the challenge of Michael Smith in Aberdeen on the opening night.
Durrant posted a clinical 7-3 win in that match. Last week in Nottingham he faced “challenger” opponent Fallon Sherrock and it was a fascinating match, even though a little scrappy.
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Durrant and Sherrock drew the match in the end. Sherrock was leading 6-5 with the advantage of the throw in the final leg. But Durrant dug deep and fired off a 70 check out to get his point.
Duzza has gone over a 90 three-dart average in both matches so far and he isn’t a player who is going to be fazed by any of this. This one against Anderson looks as it may well be a very heavy-scoring match up.
Glen Durrant vs Gary Anderson Betting Advice
It is going to be a fantastic match. Just because Gary Anderson has proven consistency in the Premier League darts were just going to side with him to come away with the win the match outright.
Key Facts – Glen Durrant vs Gary Anderson Betting Tip
- Glen Durrant is in his debut season
- Both players are W1 D1 in the Premier League this season
- Gary Anderson is a two-time Premier League winner
The Flying Scotsman can handle the pressure and Durrant didn’t look his usual sharp self in a tough situation against Sherrock last week. Expect a tight game but for Anderson to edge it.
The best betting odds for Glen Durrant vs Gary Anderson
Glen Durrant to win: 15/8 at BetVictor
Draw: 15/4 at BetVictor
Gary Anderson: Evens at BetVictor
