Chris Landman has hit some form at the right time, reaching a quarter-final and a last 16 in his last four Pro Tour appearances. 

As a solid low-90s average player, the Dutchman is not someone likely to be easily swept aside. Ryan Searle may need at least four sets to get through to the second round, which he has never failed to do here.

2018 world champion Rob Cross starts the tournament outside the top 16, and it could get even worse for him here as he attempts to defend semi-final ranking points from 2024.

There has been little to separate Voltage and Cor Dekker on numbers in recent months, and with Cross looking edgy in that spell, this has the makings of a long, drawn-out match.

On the big stage, Andreas Harrysson is yet to show the level he has produced outside the PDC.

It is still an awkward opener for Ross Smith, who has put in some disappointing performances at the Alexandra Palace, including last year when he was beaten 3-0 by Paolo Nebrida.

180s is an area where he can be trusted, though, and if both play to their usual standard, he’ll win this market comfortably.

Cristo Reyes had barely played a match since COVID until the Mediterranean Qualifiers for this event. Judging by his averages of 95, 102, and 94, the Spaniard is clearly still capable and might even give Gian van Veen a scare.

I’d rather be with Reyes without going against the European champion, so backing Reyes on 180s looks the right angle. He hit four in the semi-final and three in the final of qualifying.