Darts
Stephen Bunting vs Chris Dobey Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Start Time: 19h15 (UK Time) Venue: United Kingdom Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey will meet on Thursday night, 8 May, in the Premier League Darts. These two players are both in need of the points on offer and in fairness, they both come into the fixture with a brilliant run of form. There isn’t much to separate them and so Thursday evening could be a rather enthralling affair – especially for those wanting to get involved with darts betting.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
For many darts betting sites, this could be one of the closer matchups on the night, but Dobey certainly comes in as the slight favourite.
Stephen Bunting: 6/4 (2.5) – 40%
Chris Dobey: 4/5 (1.80) – 55%
Head-To-Head Record
Last three meetings (All competition)
28/02/2025: Dobey 10–6 Bunting
17/01/2025: Bunting 6–0 Dobey
02/10/2024: Dobey 8–3 Bunting
Stephen Bunting Current Form – WLLWL
Stephen Bunting has enjoyed the highest of highs this season, but also the lowest of lows. He dominated his opponents at the Bahrain Darts Masters in January but began to fluctuate once again throughout the remainder of the early stages of the season.
There is no question that he is a formidable player who is capable of producing incredible performances, but to really be seen as a champion, he will need to find a degree of consistency.
Stephen Bunting News
By his own admission, his win in January did wonders for his confidence and belief. The reality, however, is that he must find a more consistent performance if he is to find a bit of momentum in the Premier League.
Chris Dobey Current Form – WLWWL
Dobey has been in impressive form. He has enjoyed a season where his strong finishes and consistent performances have made him a tough opponent on the circuit. He will surely be confident of his chances against Stephen Bunting, but if he sort of meanders through the encounter, he could be surprised.
Chris Dobey News
He is a player who has always been able to produce high averages under pressure and show composure in the face of frustration – this is the only way he finds a positive result here.
Suggested Bets
Match Winner (Chris Dobey): His current form and playing ability suggest that he is able to find a big win in this matchup. 4/5 (1.80) with 1xBet
Total Legs (Over 9.5): This will be another competitive battle on Thursday evening. There won’t be much in this encounter until one of these two players takes the game by the proverbial horns. 9/10 (1.9) with Stake.
Value Bets
Highest Checkout (Over 120.5): If there are two players on the circuit currently who have demonstrated an ability to find a high checkout, it is certainly these two. 11/10 (2.10) with Betandyou.
Most 180s (Chris Dobey) His scoring power sees him become our pick to lead the 180s charge in this encounter. Get on at generous odds. 1/1 (2.0) with Pinnacle.
Prediction: Chris Dobey to Win
Through a combination of consistency, aggressive attacking threats and a high-scoring ability, Chris Dobey is our pick to find a big win over Stephen Bunting here. Dobey’s current form might suggest he edges it, but the best version of Dobey needs to also arrive to this encounter.
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