PL: Night 12 · Thursday 23 April 2026
Josh Rock vs Michael van Gerwen
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool · 20:00 GMTPreview
Preview · 20:00 GMTClear edge → Gerwen
Avg differential
+4.7 to Gerwen
Prediction
Michael van Gerwen
Clear favourite
- Van Gerwen's 104.3 career average is the highest in the competition — 4.7 above Rock's 99.6
- Rock has 8 PL points from 11 nights without reaching a single final — accumulating points in early rounds but stalling
- MvG opened the season with a 117 checkout in the Newcastle final; has added just one win since
Stat worth knowing
Josh Rock's 99.6 career average is higher than Jonny Clayton's 97.9. Clayton leads the table with 4 wins. Rock has zero wins and has not reached a final. Rock is posting competitive numbers but not converting. Something about his late-match decision-making or pressure handling is costing him — and the averages don't show it.
Stats verdict
Van Gerwen on average and form. This is the most statistically lopsided match of the night.