Raymond van Barneveld vs Michael Smith Prediction: Who makes it to the final?

Raymond van Barneveld will face Michael Smith in the 2022 Grand Slam of Darts semifinals. Both of these players have been fantastic all tournament long, as they have advanced to the finals without dropping a single game. We take a look at the two competitors and determine who advances to the championship round. See below for further match information.

Raymond van Barneveld - hoping for another surprising win

As Raymond van Barneveld continues his quest to win a Grand Slam tournament, he will be hoping that he will never cease having performances that surprise the darts world. Raymond van Barneveld's prospects of advancing to the final match have been bolstered by the fact that he defeated the player with the highest world darts ranking in the most recent match of the quarterfinals, which he won by a score of 16-13. In spite of this, he should anticipate Michael Smith to present a challenging opponent for him in this encounter. On the other hand, if he can regain his strength, there is a good chance that he will triumph and advance to the final round.

Michael Smith - favorite to win

In a nail-biting 16-15 quarterfinal match, Michael Smith barely edged out Joe Cullen with some luck from the dice. Michael Smith averaged 100.11 on 3 darts and threw a 180 (out of 14 attempts) in that match. His total was not the highest, though. Michael Smith, who is up against a more formidable challenger, will be hoping for a successful outcome. Even though Michael Smith is the match favorite once again, he knows that Raymond Barneveld has been playing very well since the start of this competition and that this will not be an easy match for him. We anticipate, however, that the seasoned English pro will perform at a high level, allowing him to repeat his past successes and secure a victory.

Expert Betting Tips

The bookies have made an incorrect prediction about the outcome of this game. Both players are doing an outstanding job. Even though Michael Smith is the favorite, Raymond Barneveld shouldn't be written off just yet. As a result, we will continue to use the 180s.