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Michael Smith vs Phil Taylor: Head to Head

Michael Smith 1, Phil Taylor 5 in 6 televised meetings. They last met in the 2017 Masters, Phil Taylor winning 10-6.

Who would win now?

20%Michael Smith 80%Phil Taylor

Michael Smith is rated 1708 and Phil Taylor 1888 in our darts ratings. The percentages are our estimate for a match between them today, not a tip.

Averages when they meet

Michael Smith has averaged 95.4 against Phil Taylor (best 100.4); Phil Taylor has averaged 103.2 (best 107.3).

Every televised meeting

YearEventWinnerScoreAverages
2017MastersPhil Taylor6-10 100.4 / 104.8
2015European ChampionshipPhil Taylor5-10 98.5 / 105.2
2014Grand Slam of DartsPhil Taylor3-16 86.5 / 107.3
2014World MatchplayPhil Taylor6-13 100.4 / 105.6
2014PDC World Darts ChampionshipMichael Smith4-3 94.5 / 95.5
2012World Grand PrixPhil Taylor0-2 91.9 / 100.7

Scores read Michael Smith first. Only televised majors are counted.

Michael Smith · Phil Taylor · Darts ratings

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