Luke Littler is into the last four as he attempts to win his first ever World Matchplay Darts title. Standing in the World Champion’s way is Josh Rock, who is seeking to win his first ever individual major title.Littler had to survive a fightback from Andrew Gilding to book his place in the semi-final. Rock had to keep a fired up Gerwyn Price at bay, with both players averaging over 100 across their 27-leg thriller. Quick Luke Littler vs Josh Rock betting tipsLuke Littler to win at 2/5 with BetfredLuke Littler (-2.5 legs) to beat Josh Rock on the handicap at 8/11 with BetfredOver 29.5 match legs at 20/21 with BetfredLuke Littler vs Josh Rock oddsLuke Littler is the hottest darts player on planet earth, He’s favourite to win every match he takes part in, it’s just a matter of how short his odds are.It almost sounds stupid to say that at odds of 2/5 for a Littler win, the bookies are giving Josh Rock (2/1) a chance – but that’s exactly the case, as Littler often starts matches at odds of 1/6 or 1/7. Match odds from the best darts betting sites follow:Luke Littler 2/5 vs Josh Rock 2/1Littler -2.5 legs 8/11 vs Rock +2.5 legs 11/10Over 29.5 legs 20/21 – Under 29.5 legs 4/5Odds are provided by Betfred and are subject to change.Luke Littler vs Josh Rock predictionsLuke Littler struggled to shake off the threat from Andrew Gilding in their Friday-night quarter-final showdown. ‘The Nuke’ seemed in total control when he was leading 12-8 and then 14-9, but Gilding just wouldn’t go away, and took the match deep by winning three consecutive legs to reduce the scoreline to 15-14. With the tiebreaker rule coming into effect at 15-15, Littler upped the ante and won the 30th leg – and the match – in 11 darts.The way Littler can just find that extra gear is what makes him stand out from the crowd. He may need to reproduce darts of this standard to see off the threat of Josh Rock in Saturday’s semi-final.Josh Rock has really come of age in recent weeks. Alongside Daryl Gurney, Rock lifted the World Cup for Northern Ireland in June. The win seems to have inspired Rock and has taken his performances to another level.‘Rocky’ fought back from 5-1 down to defeat Michael van Gerwen 13-11 in Round 2 on Wednesday. Previously, the Northern Irishman would have almost certainly lost from such a position.In his quarter-final with Gerwyn Price, Rock started well. However, a 170 check out from the ‘Iceman’ was the catalyst for the Welshman to fight back and level the score at 8-8. This was a crucial stage in the match, but Rock held firm and regained control by reeling off three successive legs to lead 11-8.Try as Price did to get back, Rock did enough to keep the Welshman at bay, eventually taking the match 16-11. It was a high quality contest with Rock averaging 104.02 and Price 100.21. Unfortunately for Rock, he will probably need to up that average further when he faces Littler.Luke Littler vs Josh Rock betting tips Luke Littler and Josh Rock both play darts at the same pace. They are close friends behind the scenes, and their meeting at the World Matchplay looks set to be a cracker and the main event of the two semi-finals. Let’s hope both players bring their A-games and the match lives up to expectation. Our match betting tips follow:Luke Littler to beat Josh RockDespite beating Ryan Searle 10-2 in Round 1, Luke Littler hasn’t been at his fluent best in this competition. ‘The Nuke’ got out of jail in his second round win over Jermaine Wattimena, and he was also taken to the verge of a tiebreaker against Andrew Gilding in his Friday-night quarter-final. Josh Rock looks a different beast these days. He is finally starting to fulfil his potential, with his 2025 World Cup win giving him the much needed self belief that he belongs at the top table of world darts.However, for all Rock’s brilliance in reaching the last four, Luke Littler represents a step into very different territory.Littler has found a way to win when he hasn’t been at his best. We think those performances are behind him now and expect ‘The Nuke’ to up his game and book his place in Sunday’s final. Back Luke Littler to beat Josh Rock at 2/5 with Betfred Luke Littler (-2.5 legs) to beat Josh RockIf odds of 2/5 on a win for Littler is too short, we fully understand. This is where the handicap market comes in handy. Betfred are offering 20/21 on Littler to win with a -3.5 leg handicap, meaning a victory of 17-13 or better would land the bet. Alternatively, the same firm prices Littler (-2.5) at 8/11, which would require ‘The Nuke’ to win by at least 17-14.Given Josh Rock’s current form, and assuming he doesn’t crumble under Littler’s pressure, we expect him to stay competitive. With that in mind, we’re siding with Littler at -2.5 on the handicap – a slightly safer margin that still offers good value. Back Luke Littler (-2.5 legs) to beat Josh Rock on the handicap at 8/11 with Betfred Over 29.5 match legsBased on our second wager, we have to go for a bet on over 29.5 total legs in the match. A 17-13 win for either player is required for this wager to win. Again, unless Josh Rock completely falls apart, we can see the Northern Irishman winning at least 13 legs. Alternatively, can anybody see Luke Littler winning less than 13 legs in the match? We certainly can’t. Back the match to have over 29.5 legs at 20/21 with Betfred How to watch Luke Littler vs Josh RockLocation: Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England.Date and time: Saturday 26th July, 9.30pm BST.How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports +.About the authorDean EtheridgeDean Etheridge is an experienced freelance sports betting writer who specialises in football, cricket, and darts, with a keen focus on the Premier League and Champions League, as well as in-depth coverage of Premier League Darts and major tournaments. He can turn his hand to all aspects of the beautiful game and beyond, delivering expert analysis across a range of sports. He predominantly covers the Premier League and Champions League but can turn his hand to all aspects of the beautiful game. You can follow Dean on LinkedIn (@deanetheridge)Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. 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