PL: Night 15 · Thursday 14 May 2026
Josh Rock vs Gian van Veen
Utilita Arena, Birmingham · 19:15 GMTPreview
Preview · 19:15 GMTClear edge → Veen
Prediction
Gian van Veen
Moderate advantage
- Van Veen has 16 points to Rock's 8 — and 10 match wins to Rock's 4, the biggest head-to-head points gap on the card
- Their only 2026 meeting: van Veen beat Rock 6–2 in the Night 4 quarter-final
- Rock's Night 14 QF average was 91.65 — the lowest match average of the entire night; van Veen averaged 90.61 in his own Night 14 exit
Stat worth knowing
Both players had their worst averaging nights of the season last week. Rock averaged 91.65 and van Veen 90.61 — both well below their season norms. The form indicators are poor for both. Van Veen has 4 finals and 10 match wins to his name despite no night win; Rock has 4 match wins and has never reached a semi-final. The gap in career performance at this stage of the season is decisive.
Stats verdict
Van Veen on points, match wins, and head-to-head. Rock has the tools to upset on any given night — but van Veen is the clear statistical pick.