Mike De Decker vs Thomas Lovely prediction: Mike De Decker to record a win

At the round of 32 of the 2025 European Tour 1, Mike De Decker and Thomas Lovely will face each other. Who will win this match? This and more information about the match are in the next paragraph. There are also options for betting.

Mike de Decker - huge favorite

Mike de Decker has suffered consecutive losses to Luke Woodhouse (1-3) and Luke Littler (3-10). In November 2024, He recorded strong victories over Niels Zonneveld (4-10), Ian White (6-0), Richard Veenstra (6-1), Michael Smith (0-5), Mensur Suljovic (5-2), Wesley Plaisier (6-3), Boris Krcmar (6-4), Berry Van Peer (6-2), Josh Rock (1-6), Martin Schindler (6-2), Brett Claydon (6-1) and Danny Noppert (0-6). In 2016, he was awarded a PDC Tour Card. After failing to maintain it through the end of 2017, De Decker was forced to go without a Tour Card for the following two years. During that time, he primarily competed on the Development Tour, the Challenge Tour, and the occasional European Tour. 

Thomas Lovely - slight underdog

Thomas is coming into this match with the hope to get redemption. In his last match at the UK Open, he suffered a loss to R. Cross at the second stage of the round 32. Before that loss in the same competition, he had to defeat O. Lukasiak (1-6), M Dennant (3-6) and S. Hendryck (6-4). At the Players championship, he recorded 2 wins and four losses.

Expert Betting Tips

Both players have no record against each other however De Decker seems to be the one with a current poor form.I believe this will all play an important role despite being ranked 79 places above Lovely. Both players truly have equal chances. Based on the bookies, I am relying on Mike to get the win and advance.

Our first prediction is Over 9.5 total legs - (2.20) odds for betway

Our second prediction is W2 to win +2.5 Handicap - (1.72) odds for 1xbet

Our third prediction is W1 Correct Score 6-4 - (5.00) odds for bet365