Luke Littler vs Michael Smith – Analysis, Stats, Prediction, Premier League – Night 5 29-02-2024
Match time: Thursday, Feb 29th, 2024 20:40 (GMT)
Luke Littler
Luke Littler, ranked 31st, hails from England. In his recent matches, Littler showcased strong form, winning against Peter Wright and Ian White in closely contested battles. His average points per match stand at 93.63, indicating consistent performance. However, in the Premier League, he lost to Michael van Gerwen in the Semi Final Sub Match, scoring 5 points against Van Gerwen’s 6. Littler’s resilience and ability to win tight matches make him a formidable opponent.
Michael Smith
Michael Smith, ranked 13th, is another English player known for his skill on the dartboard. Despite his recent losses in the Premier League, Smith has displayed commendable performances, especially in the Players Championship where he secured victories against tough competitors like Andy Baetens and Simon Whitlock. Smith’s average points per match stand at 95.39, indicating his capability to score consistently high. However, he needs to bounce back from recent defeats and showcase his prowess against Littler.
Match Prediction:
Based on their recent performances and stats, the match between Michael Smith and Luke Littler is expected to be closely contested. Both players have shown resilience and skill in their recent outings. However, considering Smith’s slightly higher average points per match and his ability to perform well under pressure, he might have a slight edge in this matchup.
Implied Probability:
- Michael Smith: 53%
- Luke Littler: 47%
Luke Littler Latest Matches
| Tournament | Date | Round | VS | Score | AVG (matchPoints/dartsThrown) | Winner name |
| Premier League | 22/02/2024 | Semi Final Sub Match | Michael van Gerwen vs Luke Littler | 5 V 6 | (4,896/156) 94.15 | Michael van Gerwen |
| Premier League | 22/02/2024 | Quarter Final Sub Match | Luke Littler vs Peter Wright | 6 V 5 | (5,269/152) 103.99 | Luke Littler |
| European Tour Card Holder Qualifier | 21/02/2024 | Quarter Final | Jitse van der Wal vs Luke Littler | 3 V 6 | (4,071/149) 81.97 | Jitse van der Wal |
| European Tour Card Holder Qualifier | 21/02/2024 | Final | Luke Littler vs Ian White | 6 V 5 | (5,159/160) 96.73 | Luke Littler |
| European Tour Card Holder Qualifier | 21/02/2024 | Semi Final | Luke Littler vs Danny van Trijp | 6 V 5 | (5,032/161) 93.76 | Luke Littler |
Michael Smith Latest Matches
| Tournament | Date | Round | VS | Score | AVG (matchPoints/dartsThrown) | Winner name |
| Premier League | 22/02/2024 | Quarter Final Sub Match | Nathan Aspinall vs Michael Smith | 5 V 6 | (5,377/170) 94.89 | Nathan Aspinall |
| Players Championship | 20/02/2024 | Last 32 | Florian Hempel vs Michael Smith | 4 V 6 | (4,618/152) 91.14 | Florian Hempel |
| Players Championship | 20/02/2024 | Last 64 | Michael Smith vs Andy Baetens | 6 V 3 | (4,325/137) 94.71 | Michael Smith |
| Players Championship | 20/02/2024 | Last 128 | Michael Smith vs Simon Whitlock | 6 V 4 | (4,843/164) 88.59 | Michael Smith |
| Players Championship | 19/02/2024 | Last 16 | Michael van Gerwen vs Michael Smith | 4 V 6 | (4,382/152) 86.49 | Michael van Gerwen |
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