Overview
- The January 1 quarterfinals feature Ryan Searle vs Jonny Clayton, Gary Anderson vs Justin Hood, Luke Littler vs Krzysztof Ratajski, and Luke Humphries vs Gian van Veen.
- Littler enters as an overwhelming favorite against Ratajski, quoted at roughly 1.03, having dropped only two sets so far and compiled 37 180s in four matches.
- SPORT1’s betting previews recommend over 7.5 sets in Searle–Clayton, over 18.5 total 180s in Anderson–Hood, and Littler over 11.5 180s against Ratajski.
- Interwetten lists Anderson at about 1.45 to beat Hood, who is priced near 2.30, with both players already posting heavy 180 counts (Anderson 30, Hood 31).
- Separate coverage tracks a shift in Littler’s public image after his on-stage clash with the Ally Pally crowd, with the Guardian citing German fans as a factor in the hostile atmosphere.