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As the Derbyshire Falcons prepare to face Somerset County Cricket Club on July 8, 2026, the match promises to bring intense competition in the Vitality Blast. The Falcons will be looking to capitalize on home advantage, yet their form has been concerning, with only one win in their last five matches. This streak has highlighted some tactical vulnerabilities, particularly in their bowling unit, which has struggled to contain runs in critical moments.
In contrast, Somerset enters the fixture with a more favorable outlook, having secured three victories in their last five outings. Their recent performances indicate a strong batting lineup coupled with reliable bowling, allowing them to capitalize on opposing errors effectively. This combination has translated into solid results and an overall sense of confidence in the camp.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.15 for a home win and 1.65 for an away victory, reflecting the trends in recent forms. The model prediction suggests a 44.3% chance of a Derbyshire win and a 55.7% likelihood of Somerset taking the match. While Derbyshire seeks to overturn their recent misfortunes, Somerset appears poised to extend their winning momentum. As always, in cricket, unexpected outcomes can occur, making this an intriguing contest.
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| Derbyshire 43.5% |
Somerset 56.5% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Somerset: 5.35% Derbyshire: 0.8%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.25 | 1.65 | ||
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2.15 | 1.72 | ||
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2.07 | 1.58 | ||
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2.1 | 1.7 |
Latest Results
| 06.07.26 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 150:150 01.07.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 201:205 28.06.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Yorkshire County Cricket Club – 215:215 19.06.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 364:161 12.06.26 Durham Jets – Derbyshire Falcons – 377:118 |
05.07.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 118:223 28.06.26 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 180:144 26.06.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 194:176 19.06.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Match drawn 12.06.26 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 359:665 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.08.24 Somerset County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 316:317 22.08.23 Derbyshire Falcons – Somerset County Cricket Club – 261:333 09.07.22 Somerset County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 265:74 25.07.21 Somerset County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 299:298 26.07.15 Somerset County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 74:134 |
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. Northamptonshire: 5.5 (14.59%)
2. Hampshire: 5.5 (14.59%)
3. Surrey: 5.5 (14.59%)
4. Nottinghamshire: 6.5 (12.35%)
5. Yorkshire: 7.5 (10.7%)
6. Gloucestershire: 15 (5.35%)
7. Somerset: 15 (5.35%)
8. Worcestershire: 17 (4.72%)
9. Lancashire: 21 (3.82%)
10. Essex: 26 (3.09%)
11. Glamorgan: 26 (3.09%)
12. Warwickshire: 34 (2.36%)
13. Kent: 41 (1.96%)
14. Durham: 65.4 (1.23%)
15. Derbyshire: 100.2 (0.8%)
16. Leicestershire: 100.2 (0.8%)
17. Middlesex: 130.2 (0.62%)
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