Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire predictions, May 01, 2026

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As Northamptonshire County Cricket Club prepares to host Worcestershire County Cricket Club on May 1, 2026, the matchup is set to be an intriguing clash in the County Championship Two. Both teams come into this contest with encouraging recent form, having each secured victories in 2 of their last 3 matches, showcasing their competitive edge as they strive for valuable points.

Northamptonshire, playing on home turf, will look to leverage their local conditions and vocal support. Their recent successes have been fueled by a resilient batting lineup and effective bowling strategies, which will be crucial against a competent Worcestershire side.

On the other hand, Worcestershire has been equally impressive, with a solid track record that highlights their ability to perform under pressure. The away side’s pace attack has been particularly effective, disrupting opposition batting flows and providing them with the upper hand in tight encounters.

With the bookmakers favoring Worcestershire slightly at odds of 1.63 against Northamptonshire’s 2.2, this match is poised to be closely contested. While both teams are in fine form, the outcome remains uncertain, making this an exciting fixture for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-28T05:52:02+00:00.

Northamptonshire
43.3%
Worcestershire
56.7%

Outrights of County Championship Two Cricket Worcestershire: 16.75% Northamptonshire: 4.41%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.1 1.65
MarathonBet 2.19 1.63

Latest Results

17.04.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 409:341
10.04.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 178:684
03.04.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 258:384
24.09.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 189:429
15.09.25 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 241:206
24.04.26 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 447:196
10.04.26 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 183:191
03.04.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 625:312
24.09.25 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 123:350
20.09.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 237:188

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northamptonshire won 4.
  • Northamptonshire may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Northamptonshire will win today’s game, with odds of 2.15.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northamptonshire won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 3712:3615. (average 185.6:180.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northamptonshire won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 3071:3022. (average 236.2:232.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.07.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 152:153
    06.06.25 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 159:190
    04.08.24 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 295:165
    16.06.24 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 132:143
    07.06.24 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 169:163

    Standings

    2025

    Pts W L D N/R Pts
    1 Leicestershire 14 7 1 6 0 7203:6423 241
    2 Glamorgan 14 5 3 6 0 7616:6599 193
    3 Derbyshire 14 3 2 9 0 7306:8042 188
    4 Middlesex 14 5 4 5 0 7311:6979 182
    5 Lancashire 14 3 3 8 0 7635:7636 175
    6 Gloucestershire 14 2 4 8 0 8137:7994 166
    7 Northamptonshire 14 2 6 6 0 7199:7947 143
    8 Kent 14 2 6 6 0 7153:7940 114

    County Championship Two Cricket Outrights

    1. Durham: 2.25 (37.21%)

    2. Lancashire: 3.2 (26.17%)

    3. Worcestershire: 5 (16.75%)

    4. Middlesex: 13 (6.44%)

    5. Derbyshire: 17 (4.93%)

    6. Northamptonshire: 19 (4.41%)

    7. Gloucestershire: 34 (2.46%)

    8. Kent: 51 (1.64%)

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