Stephen Bunting – Jonny Clayton

Premier League Night 12

When Stephen Bunting meets Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals of Premier League Night 12, it might look like a close match, at least on paper. But that hasn't always been the case in this tournament.

The overall head-to-head statistics between these two suggest 14-10 in Clayton's favour. In 2026 they have met four times and won two each. The Welshman has won two out of three in the 2026 Premier League with wins 6-4 and 6-3, but lost 0-6 in the third match. Jonny Clayton has had good control in this year's Premier League, where he took a comfortable victory earlier in the season and now has four wins in the series against Bunting's ONE.

The form curve for the two players probably shows the difference between them, as Clayton has been among the league's most consistent performers throughout the Premier League and has delivered consistently high averages combined with solid doubles results. Even though he suffered a loss to Martin Schindler on the European Tour last time out, it doesn't significantly change the impression of a player in great form.

For Bunting, the season has been more unpredictable. His win on Night 4 showed the level of excellence he possesses, but his performances since then have been mixed. He has struggled to find the same flow and consistency as Clayton in the Premier League, and has more often fallen out of the tournament early.

Looking at average scores, the difference is less stark. Both players tend to operate in the mid-90s, but it is in the crucial moments that Clayton has had the upper hand. Efficiency on doubles and the ability to win matches have been a recurring theme.

With both form, mutual history and performances in the Premier League behind them, Clayton appears as a clear favorite to advance and continue their strong season.

Therefore, my betting suggestion is:

Darts at 20:40: Stephen Bunting - Jonny Clayton: Jonny Clayton to win (1.75)