Jitse van der Wal | Darts Profile, Stats & Results

Use this Jitse van der Wal profile to understand what his numbers really say about his game and how his results can translate into smarter, more measured match reads. On DartsStats.com, you can drill into averages, doubling, scoring bursts and format splits to see where value might appear ? and where risk is hiding. The aim of this page is simple: give you a practical, UK-focused guide to analysing his performances without overreacting to one hot run (or one bad night) and to help you apply stats in a responsible, repeatable way.

Player Snapshot

Full Name and Nickname (If Used)

• Full name: Jitse van der Wal
• Nickname: Not consistently used in televised coverage or official listings; where a nickname appears, treat it as informal.
• Right/left-handed: If listed on match pages, use it mainly for checkout mapping (some players gravitate to different doubles based on routeing).

Country and Tour Status

• Country: Netherlands
• Tour status: Varies by season and competition entry. When assessing his current level, check whether results are coming from floor events, qualifiers, or stage tournaments, as the standard and pressure points differ.

For bettors and stats followers, ?tour status? matters because it often correlates with match volume. Higher match volume gives more stable indicators (averages, doubling rates, 180 frequency), while low volume can make the data noisy.

Best-Of Formats and Typical Strengths

Van der Wal?s best ?format fit? should be judged using best-of legs and best-of sets splits. In general, emerging or intermittently active players can show sharper volatility in short races, while longer formats reward repeatable scoring and doubling under fatigue.

• Short races (best of 7?11 legs): Often decided by who lands first big visit(s) and holds throw efficiently.
• Mid-to-long races (best of 13+ legs / sets formats): Better for identifying whether his baseline scoring holds and whether finishing stays composed.
• Typical strengths to look for: ?Hold of throw? reliability, first-9 pressure, and whether he converts early chances when an opponent misses doubles.

Playing Style

Scoring Profile (T20 Heavy, Switching, Tempo)

Start by categorising his scoring pattern using three simple checks from match stats:

• T20 dependency: Does he build legs through steady 60s/100s with regular 140+ visits, or does he rely on spikes (180/140 bursts) to compensate for quieter spells?
• Switching: When T20 is blocked, does he switch cleanly to T19/T18 to protect the leg, or do scoring turns drop sharply?
• Power scoring density: Look at the proportion of legs where he hits at least one 140+; this helps explain whether a solid 3-dart average is ?smooth? or ?streaky?.

If van der Wal shows a stable first-9 with controlled switching, he?s less likely to collapse after one poor scoring leg. If his game is more T20-heavy and streak-based, expect wider match swings ? which can matter for handicap lines and ?highest checkout / most 180s? type angles.

Finishing Profile (Preferred Doubles, Checkout Tendencies)

Finishing is where the market often overreacts. A player can average well and still lose if doubles are late. To map van der Wal?s finishing profile, focus on:

• Preferred doubles: Many players funnel towards D20 and D16; others are comfortable on D18, D10 or tops. Identify which doubles appear most often in his successful checkouts.
• Routeing on 2-dart and 3-dart finishes: Does he choose percentage routes (e.g., 80 via T20-D10, 72 via T20-D6), or take on bull/awkward splits under pressure?
• Checkout range: Is he mostly tidying up under 60, or does he regularly convert 100+? This shapes your view on ?break of throw? potential.

Pace and Rhythm Notes

Pace is not just style ? it can affect opponents. Use match notes and tempo clues from performance patterns:

• Fast starters vs slow warm-up: Compare first 3 legs to later legs. Some players begin cautiously then settle.
• Recovery after missed doubles: If missed-doubles spikes are followed by poor scoring visits, rhythm may be fragile.
• Opponent interaction: In quicker matches, a steady, methodical player can be dragged into rushed darts; in slower matches, a fast thrower can lose flow.

Key Stats on DartsStats.com

3-Dart Average and First 9 Average

The clearest ?quality? indicators are:

• 3-dart average: Overall scoring and finishing combined; useful but can hide double trouble.
• First 9 average: A cleaner view of scoring power and early-leg pressure.

Interpretation tip: if van der Wal?s first 9 is healthy but the 3-dart average lags, it often signals missed doubles or messy set-up darts. If both are strong, he?s likely creating chances consistently and cashing enough of them to win legs at a fair rate.

Checkout Percentage and Missed Doubles

Checkout percentage is the headline; missed doubles is the context. Two players can both show 38% checkout, but one might be missing a handful of darts at doubles while the other is missing far more because they are arriving on doubles more often.

• Checkout %: Best used alongside attempts at doubles per leg.
• Missed doubles: A key ?pressure? stat ? especially in short races where one extra missed dart can swing the match.

When you see a losing run, check whether missed doubles have climbed, or whether he simply faced opponents posting higher first-9 scoring and limiting his looks.

180 Rate and High Checkout Trends

180 rate should be treated as a style signal rather than a guarantee of winning. A player can hit more 180s and still lose if they leak legs on doubles.

• 180s per leg / per match: Prefer rate-based metrics over raw totals.
• High checkout trend: Track how often he finishes 100+ (and on which routes). A steady pattern can justify interest in ?highest checkout? type angles in the right matchup.

Legs and Sets Performance Splits

Splits are where edges often appear:

• Decider legs: How often does he win the last leg when matches go close? Small sample sizes can mislead, but repeated patterns can reveal temperament.
• Against throw vs on throw: If he holds throw reliably but struggles to break, matches can become very ?serve-like?, leaning towards tight scorelines and deciders.
• Sets vs legs: In sets, a single poor leg can cost a set. Players who drift for one or two legs can be punished harder than in legs-only formats.

Recent Form and Performance Trends

Last 10-20 Matches Summary

Use the last 10?20 matches as a trend lens, not as a final verdict. Look for:

• Average stability: Are his 3-dart averages clustered (e.g., several matches around the same band), or swinging wildly?
• Quality of opposition: A ?dip? can be schedule-driven rather than form-driven.
• Doubling direction: Is checkout percentage improving while scoring stays steady (a genuine positive), or is it just one match propping up the numbers?

Stage vs Floor Differences (If Relevant)

Stage darts can change timing and finishing. If van der Wal?s stage sample is limited, don?t over-weight it ? but do note:

• Finishing under lights: Some players? doubling drops on stage even when scoring holds.
• First-leg nerves: Watch whether early-leg averages are lower on stage, then recover.
• Tempo disruption: slower stage pace, walk-ons, and breaks can alter rhythm.

Form Indicators to Watch

• First-9 up, doubles flat: He?s creating chances; results may follow if finishing normalises.
• Doubles up, first-9 down: He?s surviving with finishing; can be fragile against heavy scorers.
• 180 rate up with average unchanged: Likely more streaks; assess match-to-match variance.
• High checkout frequency rising: Confidence and cleaner routeing can signal improvement.

Career Highlights

Major Titles and Notable Runs

For van der Wal, ?highlights? are best framed as notable runs, standout results, or qualification milestones rather than assuming major-title pedigree. Use the tournament log to identify:

• Deep runs in open events or qualifiers
• Wins over higher-ranked opponents
• Clusters of strong averages over a single weekend (often indicating a real peak rather than a one-off)

Breakthrough Moments and Milestones

Milestones that matter for forecasting future performance include:

• First consistent appearances: More entries typically means faster improvement through repetition.
• First high-profile win: Can reduce ?closing? pressure in later tight matches.
• First repeated 90+ average run: Suggests a baseline level that can travel between venues.

Rivalries and Signature Matches

At this level, ?rivalries? often mean recurring opponents in regional circuits or qualifiers. When you see repeat pairings, compare:

• Whether the matches are consistently close (suggesting style clash)
• Who wins the doubling battle
• Whether one player?s scoring pattern consistently disrupts the other?s setup

Best Matchups and Risk Factors

Opponents and Styles That Suit

• Lower-tempo scorers: If he settles quickly, he may enjoy a steadier rhythm and more controlled set-up shots.
• Opponents with shaky doubling: If van der Wal is at least average on doubles, he can capitalise on missed chances by simply being ?clean enough?.
• Players who don?t punish 140 gaps: If an opponent cannot hit heavy scores to break, holding throw becomes a major advantage.

Common Weak Spots (If Any)

Without assuming a fixed flaw, the most common risk areas to watch in his data are:

• Double volatility: Spikes in missed doubles across a small sample can swing multiple matches.
• One-visit dependence: If legs require a 140+ to stay competitive, opponents with steady 100+ scoring can grind him down.
• Pressure legs: If decider-leg performance is poor, handicap or ?to win 2+ legs? markets may be safer than outright match results.

Format and Distance Effects

Format should guide your expectations:

• Short formats: Higher variance; missed doubles matter more; a single 180 swing is bigger.
• Longer formats: Better players? baselines usually rise to the top; look for stamina in scoring and routine on doubles.

How to Use This Profile

What to Check Before a Match

• Recent first-9 average: Is he getting to a finish quickly or labouring in the opening phase?
• Checkout % and attempts: Is finishing improving because he?s getting more chances, or simply because he had one hot match?
• Opponent style: Heavy scorer vs finisher, fast vs slow, and whether the opponent breaks throw often.
• Format: Best of 11 legs behaves very differently to best of 19 or sets.

Interpreting Stats Without Overreacting

Averages and doubling swing naturally, especially in smaller samples. A practical approach:

• Weight the last 10?20 matches more than the last 1?3, but sanity-check the opposition quality.
• Use rate stats (per leg) rather than raw totals where possible.
• Look for two aligned signals (e.g., first-9 improving and missed doubles falling) before concluding he?s genuinely ?in form?.

Tracking Improvements Over Time

For a proper view of progress, track:

• Baseline band: Where his 3-dart average sits most often (not his peak).
• Floor-to-stage transfer: Whether doubles and first-leg scoring translate under lights.
• Closing strength: Decider-leg record and performance when throwing second in a leg.

Concrete betting scenario 1 (handicap thinking with numbers):
If a match is best of 11 legs and you project a tight contest, a common decision is between backing the player to win or taking a leg start. For example, consider van der Wal at +1.5 legs. A 6?5 loss still lands, while a 6?4 loss does not. If your read is ?coin-flip match, likely 6?4 or 6?5 either way?, +1.5 can be a more forgiving angle than the outright. Odds might be shown in formats like 10/11 (fractional) or 1.91 (decimal); always compare the implied probability to your realistic expectation.

Concrete betting scenario 2 (totals with a scoreline map):
In the same best of 11, a line such as Over 9.5 legs requires a 6?4 or 6?5 finish. If DartsStats.com shows both players holding throw at a high rate and breaking infrequently, that can support an ?overs? lean. A 6?3 result loses the bet, so check whether either player has a strong break rate or whether one has a recurring doubles wobble that gifts early breaks. Example odds presentation could be 6/5 or 2.20; treat it as a pricing question, not a prediction.

FAQs

What is Jitse van der Wal’s best format?

Use his legs-only versus sets splits on DartsStats.com. If his averages and checkout percentage stay stable as matches get longer, that?s a good sign for longer legs formats; if results swing heavily in short races, he may be more variance-driven in best of 7?11 legs.

What are Jitse van der Wal’s strongest stats?

Look for whichever indicators remain consistent across his recent sample: a solid first 9 average, a steady hold-of-throw rate, or a reliable checkout percentage. The ?strongest? stat is usually the one that holds up across different opponents and venues.

What should you look for in Jitse van der Wal’s recent form?

Prioritise trend stability over a single peak performance. Check whether his first-9 scoring is trending up, whether missed doubles are reducing, and whether he?s posting repeatable numbers rather than one standout match.

Which doubles does Jitse van der Wal prefer?

Confirm by reviewing his successful checkout map and most common finishing doubles. Many players naturally funnel towards D20/D16, but the key is whether he consistently returns to a ?home? double under pressure and whether misses cluster on a particular side of the bed.

Does Jitse van der Wal perform better on stage or floor?

It depends on sample size. If his floor results are far more numerous, treat them as the baseline. Then compare stage matches for changes in first-leg scoring and checkout percentage; a repeated drop on doubles under lights is more meaningful than one quiet stage outing.

How often does Jitse van der Wal hit 180s?

Use his 180 rate (per leg or per match) rather than raw totals, and compare it to his overall average. A higher 180 rate with the same average can indicate streakier scoring; a balanced profile often shows both a healthy 180 rate and strong 100/140 frequency.

The Final Throw

Jitse van der Wal?s numbers are most useful when you treat them as a map of how he wins and loses: whether scoring is steady or streaky, whether doubles are dependable, and how format length changes the risk. Build your match view from a small set of repeatable checks ? first-9 scoring, checkout percentage plus attempts, and legs/sets splits ? rather than chasing the last result.

When you translate stats into betting opinions, aim to be specific: decide whether you?re leaning towards an outright, a handicap like +1.5 legs, or a totals line such as over 9.5 legs, and make sure the numbers support the story. If the data is thin or volatile, it?s often better to reduce stakes or sit the match out than force a bet.

Gamble responsibly: only bet what you can afford to lose, avoid chasing losses, and take breaks if it stops being enjoyable. The best long-term approach is disciplined decision-making, not trying to win every session.