Every darts fan has their hunches, but what if we turned superstition into a system? I’ve built a prediction model based on historical quirks, patterns, and outright anomalies from the PDC World Championship. The result? A ruthlessly filtered list of players who might actually win in 2026… if the darts gods keep playing by their own rules.
🧠The Superstition Filters
To make the cut, a player must:
- Be British or Dutch
No one outside the UK or Netherlands has won since 2008. - Be right-handed
Lefties like James Wade and Micky Mansell? Never lifted the Sid Waddell Trophy. - Not wear glasses during matches
Sorry, Stephen Bunting, and Gian van Veen. - Avoid red or yellow shirts
No champion has ever worn either as a dominant color. - Not be the reigning champion
Only 3 players have ever retained the title. Littler’s out. - Not have won the Worlds more than 5 years ago
No one has reclaimed the title after a gap longer than 5 years. - Not be a debutant
Only Rob Cross (2018) has pulled that off. - Be ranked inside the top 10
Over 80% of champions were top 10 at the time of their win
✅ The Final Four
After applying all filters, only four players remain in contention:
Chris Dobey
Danny Noppert
Josh Rock
❌ Notable Eliminations
- Luke Littler – reigning champ
- Michael van Gerwen – last won in 2019
- Rob Cross – outside top 10
- Peter Wright – red shirts
- Gerwyn Price – glasses
- Raymond van Barneveld – last won in 2007
- Nathan Aspinall, Joe Cullen – outside top 10
Final Thoughts
This isn’t a betting guide, it’s a superstition-powered filter for fans who love the weird patterns that make darts so compelling. Will one of the final four break through? Or will someone shatter the model entirely?
Either way, I’ll be watching and updating the list as the drama unfolds.
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