The market's verdict

The betting market closed with van Gerwen, Michael at 1.50 — an implied 62% chance. Joyce, Ryan upset it.

• Joyce, Ryan: opened 2.80, closed 2.48 (38%)
• van Gerwen, Michael: opened 1.41, closed 1.50 (62%)

Joyce, Ryan — recent form

• 2026-09-13Joyce, Ryan 4-5 Smith, Ross
• 2026-09-13Joyce, Ryan 5-4 Wattimena, Jermaine
• 2026-09-12Rock, Josh 3-4 Joyce, Ryan
• 2026-09-05Rock, Josh 5-3 Joyce, Ryan

van Gerwen, Michael — recent form

• 2026-09-23Dolan, Brendan 1-4 van Gerwen, Michael
• 2026-09-17van Gerwen, Michael 5-4 Gurney, Daryl
• 2026-09-12van Gerwen, Michael 4-5 Heta, Damon
• 2026-09-06van Gerwen, Michael 3-5 Littler, Luke
• 2026-09-06Clayton, Jonny 3-5 van Gerwen, Michael