2023 European Darts Championship Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

The 2023 European Darts Championship (which is sponsored by Machineseeker) will take place between October 26th and October 29th in Dortmund, Germany, as world number 16 Ross Smith looks to defend the title that he won last year at the same iconic venue. But who do the market leading betting sites think will prevail in 2023, and what’s my prediction for the outcome of the tournament?

🏆 My European Darts Championship Prediction

While van Gerwen remains a clutch player in big tournaments (he won his seventh Premier League title earlier this year), world number five Price will arrive in Dortmund in good form having recently won the International Darts Championship and coveted Players Championship. So, I’m tipping Price to win a keenly contested tournament and lift the European Championship for the very first time!

🎯 European Darts Championship Betting Preview

To build on this prediction further, I’m going to preview the 2023 European Darts Championship in a little more detail by exploring the three key contenders!

1️⃣ Michael van Gerwen

I’ll start with ante post favourite and world number two Michael van Gerwen, who remains the player to beat in major tournaments despite not being as consistent as he once was. To this end, he qualified for his sixth major World Championship final at the beginning of 2023 (beating Dimitri Van den Bergh with a stellar average of 108.28 along the way) and won a record seventh Premier League title in May 2023. He’s currently priced at around 4.33 to lift his fifth European Championship crown (and first since 2017), but these odds offer questionable value when you consider the form of some of his rivals.

• TBC at TonyBet Sports
• 4.50 at BoyleSports
• 4.33 at Palm Slots

2️⃣ Michael Smith

Interestingly, it was world number one Michael Smith who defeated van Gerwen 7-4 in the 2023 World Championship final, as he followed up his impressive Grand Slam victory last year. His win at Alexandra Palace in January also saw him become the first ever player to win the PDC World Youth Championship and the senior title, while Smith can be backed at around 7.00 to add the 2023 European Championship to his burgeoning haul of honours. Like van Gerwen, there are players in better form than Smith at the time of writing, but he at least has the pedigree to be among the key contenders in Dortmund.

• TBC at TonyBet Sports
• 7.50 at BoyleSports
• 8.00 at Palm Slots

3️⃣ Gerwyn Price

Gerwin Price can be backed at around 5.00 to win his maiden European Championship crown, with the combative Welshman having already claimed the European Darts Open and International Darts Open on the 2023 European Tour. The world number five has now won an impressive seven major PDC titles and 10 televised events during his career, while his three-dart average of 99.08 was the highest of all players in the 2023 Premier League. So, he’s throwing well and remains in consistently good form, so Price will fancy his chances of winning this coveted title for the first time!

• TBC at TonyBet Sports
• 5.00 at BoyleSports
• 5.00 at Palm Slots

⭐European Darts Championship Betting Tips

Regardless of your own predicted winner or preferred wagering markets, it can be hard to make informed selections. So, I’ve prepared some expert European Darts Championship betting tips to help you successfully navigate your chosen markets!

1️⃣ Back Gerwyn Price to Win at 5.00

If you’re interested in outright betting, I’ve already tipped Welshman and world number five Gerwyn Price to win at an ante post price of 5.00 with BoyleSports. However, I’d also recommend that you place this type of wager sooner rather than later, as these odds are likely to drift and shorten as the tournament draws closer and punters start to put their own money on Price to win! This rule applies when backing any short price favourite to prevail!

2️⃣ Make Use of Selective Handicap Betting

The draw for the 2023 European Darts Championship has already been made, with Price facing world number 29 Keane Barry and Michael van Gerwen taking on the 30th seed Madars Razma. These matches (and the first two rounds of European Championship fixtures) offer ample opportunity for handicap betting, as you can apply nominal handicaps of -1.5 legs to both Price and van Gerwen to access enhanced ante post prices. What’s more, you won’t overly compromise your chances of winning, especially as you’re betting strategically and focused on handicapping in-form, short price favourites.

3️⃣ Create Value Through Darts Leg Betting

You can also create value in match betting at the 2023 European Championship by accessing the over/under on the total legs that will be played in a match. For example, if you expect Price to comfortably beat Keane Barry in the opening round in Dortmund, you may want to bet on there being under 7.5 legs completed in this best-of-11 encounter. Once again, you’ll need to prioritise short price favourites here while studying each participating player’s form, while noting that not every sportbook offers access to this type of betting market.

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✒️ Lewis Humphries Sports Betting Expert

Lewis Humphries is an experienced sportswriter and tipster from the UK. He writes regularly about a number of sports, including horse racing, football, darts and American football. He also covers key events such as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, PDC World Darts Championship and Aintree Grand National.