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Allegra Miles and Jacob Miller await the outcome of their knockout round match on The Voice. (NBC Photo)

The Voice has announced the final set of knockout round pairings for Season 18.

And this week’s show will also feature a Voice first: a four-way knockout round match.

The four artists saved during the battles — Todd Michael Hall of Team Blake Shelton, Nelson Cade III of Team John Legend, Samantha Howell of Team Kelly Clarkson and Michael Williams of Team Nick Jonas — will each sing for one spot in the playoffs. And Voice viewers will decide who wins.

On paper, Nelson Cade III should be the favorite since he turned four chairs in the blind auditions.

But Todd Michael Hall will probably sing classic rock. And, given his experience, do it very well.

And Samantha Howell has a lovely country voice. Remember that blind audition cover of REO Speedwagon’s “Take It On the Run?” I wouldn’t count her out.

As for the final six knockouts … well, let’s not forget that Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson still have saves to use.

Kelly just might use her after the battle round match The Voice has leaked, featuring Allegra Miles and Jacob Miller of Team Nick.

Allegra covers Sia’s “Chandelier.” Jacob covers Post Malone’s “Better Now.” Both do a wonderful job of putting their own stamps on the songs.

If I’m coaching Team Nick, I advance Allegra. I think she and Zan Fiskum have the most unique voices the show has uncovered in Season 18.

Here are the other knockouts we’ll see Monday night:

TEAM BLAKE

Toneisha Harris vs. Cedrice: Toneisha will sing “Diamonds” by Rihanna. Cedrice will sing “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna. Note: Cedrice is new to Team Blake, but she has been oh so good both times we’ve seen her perform.

TEAM KELLY

Mandi Thomas vs. Anaya Cheyenne: Mandi will sing “My Church” by Maren Morris; Anaya will perform “Praying” by Kesha. Note: Mandi went from classic music to country in the first two rounds, versatility that’s hard to beat. But Kelly loves — and has been very successful — with young female singers.

Tayler Green vs. Micah Iverson: Tayler will sing “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper. Michael will perform “Graveyard” by Halsey. Note: Michael is back to being the only guy on Team Kelly, and I’m intrigued by his song choice. Meanwhile, how often has “Time After Time” been performed on the show? Simple answer: Too often.

TEAM LEGEND

Thunderstorm Artis vs. Mandi Castillo: Thunderstorm will perform “Preach,” a song recorded by his coach. Mandi will perform “Stand Be Me” by Ben E. King. Note: Two four-chair turns go head-to-head in the battle most likely to end with the night’s other steal.

TEAM NICK

Arei Moon vs. Jon Mullins: Arei will perform “You Don’t Know My Name” by Alicia Keys; Jon will sing “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran. Note: With Jon being new to Team Nick, the edge here probably goes to Arei as long as she doesn’t stumble.

Jacob Miller vs. Allegra Miles: Jacob performs “Better Now” by Post Malone; Allegra performs “Chandelier” from Sia. Note: Allegra’s performance is one of my favorites from Season 18.