Leicestershire vs Worcestershire predictions, May 22, 2026

May 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Leicestershire

Worcestershire

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On May 22, 2026, Leicestershire County Cricket Club will host Worcestershire County Cricket Club in an eagerly anticipated fixture within the Vitality Blast. Both teams enter this match with similar recent form, each claiming victory in 2 of their last 5 outings, pointing to a competitive clash.

Leicestershire, playing at home, will look to leverage their familiar conditions and local support. They have shown moments of aggression with the bat and solid performances in the field, which could provide them with a crucial edge. However, consistency remains a challenge, as they strive to build momentum following a mixed series of results.

Conversely, Worcestershire rides the wave of their recent successes, highlighting significant strength in their bowling attack, which could exploit any early weaknesses in Leicestershire’s batting lineup. The visitors are aiming to capitalize on their tactical flexibility, which has benefited them in recent encounters.

Bookmakers have set odds at 1.96 for a home win and 1.87 for an away victory, reflecting the tight nature of this matchup. With our model predicting a 48.4% likelihood of a Leicestershire win against a 51.6% chance for Worcestershire, fans can anticipate a thrilling contest where both teams will need to seize their chances. In this unpredictable arena, no outcome is guaranteed, making it one to watch closely.

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 2026-05-19T21:52:02+00:00.

Leicestershire
48.8%		 Worcestershire
51.2%

Outrights of Vitality Blast Leicestershire: 3.09% Worcestershire: 2.73%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.96 1.87

Latest Results

15.05.26 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 293:333
08.05.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 561:560
01.05.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – 562:567
24.04.26 Glamorgan County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Match drawn.
10.04.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 520:691		 15.05.26 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 281:270
01.05.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 597:420
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

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Leicestershire won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Leicestershire may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Leicestershire won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 4715:5173. (average 235.8:258.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Leicestershire won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 2650:2850. (average 240.9:259.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.08.25 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 312:328
    13.07.25 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 176:173
    15.06.25 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 153:150
    11.07.24 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 184:168
    09.06.24 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 176:172

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals

    1 Lancashire (1) Kent (4) 156 : 153
    2 Somerset (2) Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears (3) 191 : 190
    3 Durham (2) Hampshire (3) 195 : 221
    4 Surrey (1) Northamptonshire (4) 147 : 154

    Semi-finals

    1 Lancashire (1) Somerset (2) 159 : 182
    2 Hampshire (3) Northamptonshire (4) 155 : 158

    Final

    1 Somerset (2) Hampshire (3) 195 : 194

    Vitality Blast Outrights

    1. Surrey: 6 (11.83%)

    2. Somerset: 6.5 (10.92%)

    3. Lancashire: 7.5 (9.47%)

    4. Warwickshire: 9 (7.89%)

    5. Hampshire: 9 (7.89%)

    6. Nottinghamshire: 10 (7.1%)

    7. Yorkshire: 11 (6.45%)

    8. Northamptonshire: 12 (5.92%)

    9. Sussex: 13 (5.46%)

    10. Durham: 13 (5.46%)

    11. Kent: 19 (3.74%)

    12. Glamorgan: 21 (3.38%)

    13. Essex: 23 (3.09%)

    14. Leicestershire: 23 (3.09%)

    15. Worcestershire: 26 (2.73%)

    16. Gloucestershire: 34 (2.09%)

    17. Derbyshire: 34 (2.09%)

    18. Middlesex: 50.2 (1.41%)

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