Luke Humpries is growing into the tournament, while Gabriel Clemens has yet to drop a set. I don't see that remaining the case, however, with the world number two backed for a comprehensive victory.
Luke Humphries vs Gabriel Clemens - Tale Of The Tape
| Luke Humphries | Category | Gabriel Clemens |
|---|---|---|
| England | Nation | Germany |
| 30 | Age | 42 |
| Cool Hand Luke | Nickname | The German Giant |
| 2 | World Ranking (PDC OoM) | 47 |
| Winner (2024) | PDC World Champs Best | Semi-Final (2023) |
| 4th Round (2025) | World Champs Result Last | 2nd Round (2025) |
| 1/12 | Match Odds | 9/1 |
| 3/1 | Tournament Odds | 150/1 |
Head to Head
Luke Humphries leads the head to head 4-2 but the pair haven't been on the same stage since November 2024 in the Players' Championship Finals.
Luke Humphries Form
Luke Humphries' season includes titles in the Premier League Finals, Czech Darts Open and US Darts Masters
The former winner began his 2026 World Championship campaign with a professional 3-1 victory over Ted Evetts with a 98+ average and eight 180s.
His average was at a similar level in a one-sided second round against veteran Paul Lim. Humphries completed the job in straight sets to progress to the third round.
Gabriel Clemens Form
Gabriel Clemens has endured a mixed 2025, resulting in a slide down the rankings to 47th. However, he remains the most successful German player in World Championship history following his semi-final run in 2023.
The German Giant has struggled for deep runs on the floor this year, with his best efforts coming in the Players Championship in Germany with a run to the semi-final on home turf in July.
At Ally Pally, Clemens navigated a potentially tricky first-round tie against Alex Spellman, winning 3-0 with a professional performance. He averaged just over 90, doing enough to punish Spellman's missed chances.
He backed that up with 3-0 upset of the dangerous Wessel Nijman in the second round with efficiency in his finishing the key to the victory.
Verdict
Gabriel Clemens is unlikely to have the firepower to trouble Luke Humphries. Take the former champion to win and have the most 180s in a double.
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