England bookies' favourites for 2025 World Cup of Darts; Wales viewed as most viable challengers

England will begin their World Cup of Darts title defence as overwhelming favourites when the 2025 edition of the tournament gets underway in Frankfurt from 12–15 June.

This year’s event sees 40 nations compete for the prestigious team title, but all eyes will be on England’s formidable pairing of Luke Humphries and Luke Littler. For the first time, the reigning World Champion and the newly crowned Premier League champion are teaming up to represent their country – a combination that has fans and bookmakers alike tipping them for glory.

Tournament sponsor BetVictor has priced England at 4/11 to lift the trophy, reflecting their status as the team to beat. That means a successful £1 bet would return just 36p profit – a clear indicator of the expectation surrounding the in-form duo.

England claimed their fifth World Cup crown last year, with Humphries partnering Michael Smith. But with Littler now stepping into the fold after his meteoric rise, hopes are high for a repeat performance.

Familiar Faces Among the Challengers

Wales are widely considered the most serious threat to England’s dominance. The experienced pairing of Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton – who have already won the title twice together – are second favourites at 7/2 (4.50).

Scotland also return with a proven combination, as former world champions Peter Wright and Gary Anderson reunite. They’re priced at 14/1 and could be dangerous if they hit form at the right time.

Behind the leading pack are a cluster of dark horses. Belgium and the Netherlands are both available at 18/1, while host nation Germany shares 20/1 odds with Northern Ireland.

Australia, who memorably lifted the trophy in 2022, are a 28/1 shot this time around, while last year’s surprise finalists Austria are longer outsiders at 33/1.

With a deep field of talent and plenty of national pride on the line, the 2025 World Cup of Darts promises four days of drama, tension, and top-quality tungsten. But with Humphries and Littler in red-hot form and representing England together for the first time, the question is less if they can win it again – and more who can stop them?

Odds World Cup of Darts 2025

4/11 - England

7/2 - Wales

14/1 - Scotland

18/1 - Belgium, Netherlands

20/1 - Germany, Northern Ireland

28/1 - Australia

33/1 - Austria, Ireland

40/1 - Croatia, Czech Republic

50/1 - Canada, Poland

66/1 - United States

80/1 - France, Sweden

100/1 - New Zealand

125/1 - Latvia, Norway, Portugal

150/1 - Denmark

250/1 - Finland, Italy, South Africa

500/1 - China, Chinese Taipei, Lithuania, Philippines

750/1 - Hungary, Japan

1000/1 - Argentina, Bahrain, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland