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Luke Humphries vs Gian van Veen Betting Tips & Stream - Thriller in store in World Darts Championship quarters

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Gary Emmerson
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Last updated: Wed 31 Dec 2025 21:30
Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen are set for a thrilling quarter-final clash in the World Darts Championship. Despite Humphries being the favorite, he has lost all recent matches against van Veen this year. Humphries has been impressive, with notable victories, while van Veen, in exceptional form, has already overcome top competitors including Michael van Gerwen. The prediction suggests a close contest, with van Veen having the potential to cause an upset. Consider van Veen with a +1.5 set handicap and anticipate a match extending over 7.5 sets for added excitement.
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  • Gian van Veen has won all four 2025 clashes against Luke Humphries.
  • Humphries is in strong form, averaging over 100 in recent matches.
  • Van Veen could upset Humphries again; back him with a +1.5 handicap.
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Gian van Veen could cause an upset (Getty Images)

This should be a cracker of a quarter-final with Luke Humphries favourite but having lost all four matches against Gian van Veen this year.

I'm expecting this to go the distance with over 7.5 sets backed and for Gian van Veen with a +1.5 handicap. The Giant could also pull off an upset.

Luke Humphries vs Gian van Veen - Tale Of The Tape


Luke HumphriesCategoryGian van Veen
EnglandNation Netherlands
30Age23
Cool Hand LukeNicknameThe Giant
2World Ranking (PDC OoM)10
Winner (2024)PDC World Champs BestRound 4 (2026)
1/3Match Odds10/3
3/1Tournament Odds9/1

Head to Head

The head-to-head stands at 4-4 but it is Gian van Veen with the upper hand having won the last four meetings.

All four of them came in 2025 in the Players Championship, World Matchplay, European Championship Final and Players Championship Finals.

Luke Humphries Form

Luke Humphries' season includes titles in the Premier League Finals, Czech Darts Open and US Darts Masters

The former winner began his 2026 World Championship campaign with a professional 3-1 victory over Ted Evetts with a 98+ average and eight 180s.

His average was at a similar level in a one-sided second round against veteran Paul Lim. Humphries completed the job in straight sets to progress to the third round.

In the third round, Humphries averaged 100 and needed it too as he held off an impressive Gabriel Clemens 4-2. He was more impressive in the last 16, averaging 103 in a dominant 4-1 win over Kevin Doets.

Gian van Veen Form

Gian van Veen came into the World Championships in the form of his life, having beaten Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries in the European Championship Finals. 

The two-time World Youth Champion got the better of Cristo Reyes in his opening match at Ally Pally, before averaging 108 in a 3-1 victory over Alan Soutar.

The Giant sealed a comfortable 4-1 victory over Madars Razma in the third round and again brought his best to the Ally Pally stage in the fourth round.

Van Veen posted an average of 98+ as he defeated Charlie Manby 4-1 to continue his dream run in the World Championship.

Verdict

Gian van Veen has had Luke Humphries' measure in all four clashes this year. He could pull off another upset on the biggest stage. Take him with a +1.5 set handicap and for this to go over 7.5 sets.

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Verdict

Best Bet: Gian van Veen +1.5
Value Bet: Over 7.5 Sets
Value Bet: Gian van Veen win

Best Bet1: Gian van Veen +1.5 Handicap @5/6 at bet365 - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Over 7.5 Total Sets @5/6 at Star Sports - 3 Units
Best Bet3: Gian van Veen Win To Win @13/10 at bet365 - 1 Unit
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