Will MVG reach his peak form again?
Especially in the Netherlands, eyes will be glued to the screens on Thursday. In our Michael van Gerwen vs. Gian van Veen tip, we believe the seven-time Premier League champion has what it takes to advance against the new number one from the Netherlands.
Bookmakers are a bit more skeptical in their Michael van Gerwen vs. Gian van Veen prediction. There, the reigning World Championship runner-up is given the better odds of reaching the semifinals. Not only is prestige at stake, but important points for the standings are also up for grabs.
This matchup is of great importance for both players. Currently, “Mighty Mike” is in fourth place, but he is only one point ahead of his compatriot. This situation suggests that the Michael van Gerwen vs. Gian van Veen odds should be addressed with a free bet.
However, in our opinion, the raw numbers tend to tip the scales in favor of the number four on the Order of Merit. MVG posted an average of over 103 points during his two previous Premier League matches. His 23-year-old opponent failed to achieve a three-dart average of 97 or more points in his seven previous Premier League appearances.
This season is of great importance to “Mighty Mike,” and he has already shown flashes of his best form on multiple occasions. Both his charisma and scoring have improved. This leads us to Michael van Gerwen vs. Gian van Veen betting odds of 2.20 at bet365 for “most 180s – Michael van Gerwen.”
Michael van Gerwen – Gian van Veen Head-to-Head Record
MVG leads the head-to-head record with 7 wins to 4 after eleven matches. The only head-to-head match between the two Dutchmen so far this Premier League season was won by the 36-year-old by a margin of two legs. It’s fitting that the Premier League record champion secured his first win of the season with his seventh victory over “The Giant.”
The recent history of this matchup favors MVG just as much as the overall record. Michael van Gerwen won four of the six previous encounters. However, the current form of the two compatriots is, of course, the most relevant factor, and it further reinforces our betting recommendation.
Michael van Gerwen – Gian van Veen Tip
Gian van Veen has thrown a maximum of two 180s in seven consecutive Premier League matches. Among the eight participants, no other player has thrown fewer maximums per leg than the reigning World Championship runner-up (0.21). “Mighty Mike” has been slightly more convincing in his scoring so far.
The three-time world champion landed all three darts in the small segment of the triple 20 three times in each of his previous three Premier League matches. Additionally, the 36-year-old has averaged 0.28 180s per leg this Premier League season.
From MVG’s perspective, his chances of advancing are primarily threatened by the double rate. Finishing is one of his opponent’s strengths; over the first nine nights, he posted a checkout rate of 45.57 percent—the second-best figure. That is precisely why we prefer to focus on scoring for this bet.
