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Completed Match

Full leg data

Niels Zonneveld

6–3

Adam Lipscombe

European Tour 4 - German Darts Grand Prix 2026 • Round 1 • 4 Apr 2026, 12:33 UTC • Best of 11 legs

WinnerNiels Zonneveld
Score6–3
DataFull leg data

Why this match was won

Post-match verdict

Niels Zonneveld won 6–3. The result was driven by a 4.1 point 3-dart average edge for Niels Zonneveld; the longest leg run belonging to Niels Zonneveld at 4 legs.

Average gap4.1 ptsNiels Zonneveld led the 3-dart average.
Checkout gap3.0 ptsNiels Zonneveld finished cleaner on doubles.
Leg flow4-leg runNiels Zonneveld had the longest scoring burst.
Pre-match edgeNo clean edgePrediction unavailable

Pre-match edge post-mortem

Prediction unavailable
No clean edge

There was no clean structured pre-match edge to grade here. The useful read is the actual performance split and leg flow, not retrofitting a prediction after the fact.

Match comparison

One table, no stat-card cosplay
Niels ZonneveldAdam Lipscombe
93.6
3-dart averageNiels Zonneveld edge
89.5
101.1
First 9 averageNiels Zonneveld edge
94.6
33.0%
Checkout %Niels Zonneveld edge
30.0%
9
100+Adam Lipscombe edge
17
6
140+Niels Zonneveld edge
2
4
180sNiels Zonneveld edge
3
70
Highest checkoutNiels Zonneveld edge
40

Key performance insights

Driven by the final stat split and leg availability
Niels Zonneveld created the cleaner scoring base with a 4.1 point edge in 3-dart average.
Niels Zonneveld set the tone earlier in legs, opening with a 6.5 point First 9 advantage.
Niels Zonneveld took the final leg in 13 darts, closing the match at 6–3.

Leg-flow story

Runs, breaks, and decisive legs
Niels Zonneveld produced the longest run of the match with 4 legs in a row.
6 legs were won against the throw, which is where the match pressure actually moved.
Niels Zonneveld closed the final leg at 6–3 in 13 darts.

Scoring and finishing

Volume plus conversion
Niels Zonneveld
3-dart avg93.6
180s / 140+ / 100+4 / 6 / 9
Checkout %33.0%
Highest checkout70
Checkouts6/18
Adam Lipscombe
3-dart avg89.5
180s / 140+ / 100+3 / 2 / 17
Checkout %30.0%
Highest checkout40
Checkouts3/10

Momentum strip

Match flow by leg
L1Niels Zonneveld
L2Adam Lipscombe
L3Niels Zonneveld
L4Adam Lipscombe
L5Adam Lipscombe
L6Niels Zonneveld
L7Niels Zonneveld
L8Niels Zonneveld
L9Niels Zonneveld

Leg-by-leg table

9 legs captured
LegWinnerDartsCheckout
Set 1 · Leg 1
Niels Zonneveld
16
40
Set 1 · Leg 2
Adam Lipscombe
13Fast leg
24
Set 1 · Leg 3
Niels Zonneveld
17
25
Set 1 · Leg 4
Adam Lipscombe
16
16
Set 1 · Leg 5Streak of 2
Adam Lipscombe
13Fast leg
40
Set 1 · Leg 6
Niels Zonneveld
16
32
Set 1 · Leg 7Streak of 2
Niels Zonneveld
13Fast leg
20
Set 1 · Leg 8Streak of 3
Niels Zonneveld
14Fast leg
70
Set 1 · Leg 9Streak of 4
Niels Zonneveld
13Fast leg
20

Data coverage

Source and completeness
CoverageFull leg data
Stats rows2
Legs / visits9 / 95
Sourcefull_leg_data