Michael van Gerwen to Win v Gerwyn Price

This is a monster opener in Birmingham, and there’s so much on the line. Historically, these two have played 58 times, and Van Gerwen dominated the early rivalry, winning the first 15 meetings, but in 2026, it’s definitely been advantage Price.

He’s beaten van Gerwen twice already this year, including a floor event where he averaged a staggering 117, and his Premier League form against Michael has been excellent as well.

But there’s a little doubt this week. Price admitted after last Thursday that he’s been struggling a bit physically, and it showed in that flat display against Clayton. Add in the fact that van Gerwen now sits outside the top four in fifth, and knows he simply has to win, I think that urgency becomes a huge factor.

It’s a huge call, but I’m siding with the outsider here. Van Gerwen to edge it.

Luke Humphries to Win v Stephen Bunting

These two gave us an absolute classic in the semi-final last week; both averaging over 105, Bunting missing three match darts, and Humphries somehow finding a way through.

That’s been the story of Humphries recently. He hasn’t looked totally comfortable at times in this Premier League campaign, but he keeps finding results, and that’s why he’s now back in a qualifying spot.

Bunting’s playing some fantastic darts, no question, and this could easily be another thriller. But when it gets tight, Humphries just seems to have that extra gear.

I think it’ll be close again, but Humphries gets over the line.