Michael van Gerwen vs Andrew Gilding prediction - WORLD MATCHPLAY

The action rolls on at the World Matchplay at Winter Gardens on 18-26 July 2026.

This is a maiden encounter for Van Gerwen and Gilding, and neither has a record to fall back on.

Van Gerwen has blown hot and cold of late, 4 wins in his last 10.

Van Gerwen was in ruthless touch last time out, brushing Joe Cullen aside 6–2. Gilding came up narrowly short last time out, 5–6 against Rob Owen.

The model gives Gilding just 30%. Upsets happen, but at this margin the stats say Van Gerwen, comfortably.