Gerwyn Price vs Michael Smith Prediction: A close game than on paper

Gerwyn Price and Michael Smith are set to compete at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham during the ongoing Premier League Darts - Night 11. In their previous matches, both players suffered losses against their respective opponents. Which player will return to winning form in this upcoming match?

Gerwyn Price enters this match as the favorite, aiming to perform well. In his recent match against Danny Noppert in the Players Championship 8 ⅛ round, Price was defeated 3-6. Before that loss, Price secured important victories against Lukas Wenig, Graham Hall, and Jermaine Wattimena. Despite the setback, having won their last encounter should provide Price with significant confidence as he faces his arch rival again, offering him a chance to return to winning form.

Michael Smith will enter this match as the underdog, seeking to address his recent poor performances. In his most recent game, Smith faced Stefan Bellmont and suffered a 5-6 defeat in the Players Championship 8, round 1/32. This loss marked Smith's third defeat in his last five games, having also been defeated by Gerwyn Price and Ryan Meikle in other matches. Despite these setbacks, Smith managed to secure victories over Graham Usher and Mario Vandenbogaerde during this period.

This match promises to be challenging, and I'm not entirely sure which player to support. While I believe Gerwyn Price has an advantage, Michael Smith is a formidable opponent and can surprise anyone. It's hard to make a definite bet on either player. Considering their previous matchups and how closely contested their games have been, it seems likely that this will be a high-scoring match regardless of the outcome. While Michael Smith has shown his capabilities, he'll need to perform exceptionally well to level the odds in this game.