World Darts Championship Night 7 Prediction

World Darts Championship Night 7 is here, and the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship has already delivered exactly what Ally Pally promises every year: big names under pressure, fearless debutants, and chaos lurking in every set.

The tournament runs from December 11 to January 3, with a stacked 128-player field chasing the £1m top prize.

Tonight’s World Darts Championship Night 7 session starts at roughly 20:00 CET (Central European Time). And before we dive into the picks, we have to address the moment that summed up the emotional volatility of this event: in our previous prediction we said Cameron Menzies could end up “losing it”… and boy, did he lose it. Menzies was filmed repeatedly punching the table after his defeat, leaving himself injured and bleeding, and later apologised for his behaviour.

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Now, back to business: here are my three best bets for World Darts Championship Night 7. 🎯

World Darts Championship Night 7 betting pick #1: Raymond van Barneveld vs Stefan Bellmont — Bellmont to win (+185)

World Darts Championship Night 7 gives us a proper nostalgia hit: Raymond van Barneveld walking onto the Alexandra Palace stage again, still capable of producing those vintage bursts that made him a global icon. “Barney” is a five-time world champion and remains one of the biggest names the sport has ever produced.

But this matchup is fascinating because Stefan Bellmont isn’t here to take selfies with the legend — he’s here to win. The Swiss has built real momentum in 2025, finishing top of the Winmau Challenge Tour rankings, which is a major statement in terms of week-in, week-out consistency under pressure.

Why I like the upset on World Darts Championship Night 7:

• Bellmont has genuine form coming into this event, and his recent results show he’s battle-tested against full-time pros across the circuit.
• Nothing to lose, everything to gain: debutants (and “newer” TV faces) often play their best darts early because they’re not carrying the weight of expectation.
• Barney’s level can still spike, but over a set-based format, one cold patch can be fatal — and Bellmont feels like the kind of opponent who will pounce if Van Barneveld drifts.

At +185, Bellmont to win is my favourite angle for World Darts Championship Night 7. 🧨

World Darts Championship Night 7 betting pick #2: James Wade vs Ryusei Azemoto — Over 3.5 sets (+120)

If you want a name built for the grind of Alexandra Palace, it’s James Wade. “The Machine” has been elite for nearly two decades and has a trophy cabinet that screams contender: major titles like the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, UK Open, and more.

But World Darts Championship Night 7 isn’t just about the legend on the oche — it’s also about the opponent. Ryusei Azemoto represents Japan and earned his place at Ally Pally through the PDC Asian Tour pathway, making this a genuine “unknown factor” matchup for a lot of casual viewers.

Why I’m playing Over 3.5 sets on World Darts Championship Night 7:

• Wade can start fast, but he also has spells where he controls matches without blowing opponents away — especially early in tournaments when the main goal is simply to survive and advance.
• Azemoto doesn’t need to win the match for this bet — he just needs to show enough scoring and hold his nerve on doubles to grab a set.
• Set play creates swings: one hot three-leg burst (or one Wade wobble) is all it takes to turn this into a 3–1 type of scoreline.

So for World Darts Championship Night 7, I’m backing the match to stretch: Over 3.5 sets (+120). ⏳

World Darts Championship Night 7 betting pick #3: Martin Schindler vs Stephen Burton — Over 6.5 match 180s (-133)

This is the kind of matchup I love for a numbers-driven angle on World Darts Championship Night 7. Martin Schindler enters as German number one, and 2025 has been a landmark year for him — highlighted by winning the Austrian Darts Open on the European Tour.

Across the board, Schindler’s profile fits a 180s bet: he plays at a strong pace, he scores heavy, and he’s comfortable turning matches into bursts of big visits when the rhythm is right.

Stephen Burton is less famous, but he’s not here by accident. He’s shown he can produce high-level spells on big stages (including solid TV-level ceilings), and he’s absolutely capable of contributing to the maximum count if the match tempo holds.

Why I like Over 6.5 match 180s on World Darts Championship Night 7:

• Schindler’s scoring pressure tends to pull opponents into “keep up or die” mode — and that usually means more darts at treble 20.
• Set format = extra runway: if Burton keeps it competitive, we can naturally reach the kind of leg volume where 7+ maxes becomes very realistic.
• This line is beatable without a perfect shootout: you don’t need 15+ 180s — just a steady drip of maximums across a few sets.

For World Darts Championship Night 7, give me: Over 6.5 Match 180’s (-133). 💥

World Darts Championship Night 7 final card

• Raymond van Barneveld vs Stefan Bellmont: Bellmont to win (+185)
• James Wade vs Ryusei Azemoto: Over 3.5 sets (+120)
• Martin Schindler vs Stephen Burton: Over 6.5 Match 180’s (-133)

All odds are provided by Coolbet.