THE FACTS
When is Rob Cross vs Krzysztof Ratajski taking place? Wednesday 24th July, 2019
Where is Rob Cross vs Krzysztof Ratajski taking place? Winter Gardens, Blackpool
What channel is Rob Cross vs Krzysztof Ratajski on? Sky Sports Action
Where can I stream Rob Cross vs Krzysztof Ratajski? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Rob Cross vs Krzysztof Ratajski? Check https://www.pdc.tv/betfred-world-matchplay-tickets for ticket information
THE STATISTICS
All-time meetings: Rob Cross 4-2 Krzysztof Ratajski
Last meeting: Rob Cross beat Krzysztof Ratajski 6-0
THE PLAYERS
ROB CROSS
KRZYSZTOF RATAJSKI
THE PREDICTION
The number two seed Rob Cross is striving to reach the quarter-finals at the World Matchplay for first time and standing in his way is a potentially tricky match against 2017 World Masters champion Krzysztof Ratajski, who has proven his quality with four PDC tournament wins over the last 18 months. Cross eased through his round one match against Chris Dobey with plenty to spare and an average of over 100. Ratajski didn’t perform as well as he can against Webster in his opening game but he should feel more comfortable having come through his debut match at Blackpool.
As tough as Ratajski is, one feels that over a long format such as this, it would take a below-par performance from Cross to give the Polish Eagle a chance to progress. The extra threat that Cross has of stringing together consecutive legs of world class darts should be the difference. The match might be close for the opening two sessions but Voltage will likely pull away in the later stages.