That will set up the Quarter Final matches and the title being decided later in the Evening Session and all of the players remaining in the draw will be feeling confident about their chances. A number of Seeds have already been beaten, including the top Seed Gian van Veen, and that leaves the door wide open for someone to pick up a big European Title and hope that can put some momentum into the next quarter of the season.
Danny Noppert-Karel Sedlacek over 4.5 180s: There was not much form that Karel Sedlacek could point to before the German Darts Grand Prix began, but he has won a couple of matches here behind strong performances.
The maximum hitting has caught the eye and it will make Evil Charlie that much more dangerous.
Danny Noppert had three of his own in the win over Ritchie Edhouse in the Second Round and the two players can surpass this total line set as long as we get to nine Legs or more.
Krzysztof Ratajski-Ross Smith over 5.5 180s: This Third Round match has a slightly higher line than the first one of the afternoon, but both of these players can put together plenty of maximums when they find their rhythm at the oche.
The big danger is when there is a blowout one way or the other, but Krzysztof Ratajski and Ross Smith are playing well enough to push one another into at least nine Legs for the opportunity to progress into the Quarter Final.
They met last July and the Polish Eagle won that one for the loss of a single Leg, but in the main, contests have been competitive and that afford the players enough time to combine to surpass this maximum total.
Niko Springer v Michael Smith: The home crowd can get behind Niko Springer and ensure he does not have a let down after a strong win over Michael van Gerwen in the Second Round.
That is a win over a former World Champion still operating near his best, but this time Springer is facing another who is struggling for consistency.
Michael Smith is a fantastic player, but he has not been reaching the levels he has set previously and the two performances in this European Tour event have not been the most impressive.
Winning matters, but Smith will know he needs to improve his level if he is going to earn a spot in the Quarter Final and Niko Springer can be backed to find a way to end his run.
Nathan Aspinall to win & over 2.5 180s v Martin Schindler: The German Number 1 did enough to win his Second Round match against Brendan Dolan, but it was far from the best performance produced by Martin Schindler.
He should be better in this Third Round match, but will need to be if he is going to test Nathan Apsinall.
The latter has already beaten one home favourite and so will not be overawed by the occasion, although Nathan Aspinall will know he needs to tidy up one or two aspects of his darts if he is going to win another European Title.
Scoring has not been too much of an issue for Aspinall and he can put together enough big scores to have the chances to win this match.
Danny Noppert-Jonny Clayton over 5.5 180s: Both looked in good form in the afternoon Third Round wins today and the only disappointment for Danny Noppert and Jonny Clayton is running into the other in the Quarter Final.
The winner is going to be tough to stop when it comes to picking up the European Tour Title this weekend and this should be a quality contest.
The last two matches against one another in 2025 were both played in front of crowds and both Noppert and Clayton produced excellent outings.
It was Jonny Clayton who edged to the wins and he has won five in a row against Danny Noppert, but both had considerable success hitting the maximums and it may be more of the same in the Quarter Final here in Germany.
Krzysztof Ratajski over 1.5 180s v Michael Smith: A fast start helped Michael Smith to upset the odds in the Third Round, but he only just made it over the line considering the early lead built up.
He is going to be dangerous with momentum, but Krzysztof Ratajski continued to hit the big scores in his own Third Round win and is rightly set as the favourite.
The maximum hitting has caught the eye so far this weekend and Ratajski should be able to land at least two in this Quarter Final, even if he is not able to quite beat Bully Boy again.
Nathan Aspinall to win & most 180s v Andrew Gilding: The steady, quality play of Andrew Gilding always makes him dangerous and especially with a few wins under the belt to give him momentum.
His crushing win over William O'Connor impressed, but Nathan Aspinall has looked in very good touch over the last couple of matches.
The pressure of having to face home players has not affected The Asp, which is to his credit, and this time he can perhaps play without the crowd playing a part in the contest.
Nathan Aspinall continues to pile in big scores, but will need to tidy up his doubling if he is going to win this title, especially with a very difficult Semi Final opponent to come regardless of who wins the third Quarter Final on the night.
MY PICKS: Danny Noppert-Karel Sedlacek Over 4.5 180s @ 1.80 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Krzysztof Ratajski-Ross Smith Over 5.5 180s @ 1.91 Sky Bet (1 Unit)
Niko Springer @ 1.80 Sky Bet (1 Unit)
Nathan Aspinall to Win & Over 2.5 180s @ 2.25 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Quarter Final Picks: Danny Noppert-Jonny Clayton Over 5.5 180s @ 2.20 Sky Bet (1 Unit)
Krzysztof Ratajski Over 1.5 180s @ 1.61 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Nathan Aspinall to Win & Most 180s @ 2.25 Bet365 (1 Unit)
German Darts Grand Prix Update: 3-5, - 2.62 Units (8 Units Staked, - 32.75% Yield)
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