Leicestershire vs Somerset predictions, Aug 02, 2026

Royal London One-Day Cup, on Sunday,

Leicestershire

Somerset

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

On August 2, 2026, Leicestershire County Cricket Club will host Somerset County Cricket Club in the Royal London One-Day Cup, a clash that promises ample excitement given both teams’ recent performances and tactical nuances.

Leicestershire comes into this fixture in decent form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage is noteworthy, reflected in bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.77. The team has demonstrated robust batting capabilities and effective bowling strategies, particularly in pressure situations.

Conversely, Somerset has struggled slightly, winning only 2 of their last 5 encounters. While they possess a wealth of experience, they will need to sharpen their execution to overcome Leicestershire’s home advantage. Their odds of 2.03 indicate respect for their potential and history in one-day formats.

The model prediction suggests a 56% probability for a home win, with a narrower 44% for an away victory, reflecting the competitive nature of the matchup. As both teams look to secure critical points in the tournament, anticipation builds, but as always in cricket, outcomes remain unpredictable.

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 2026-08-01T11:52:03+00:00.

Leicestershire
52.8%
Somerset
47.2%

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.76 2.09
WilliamHill 1.78 1.89
Best for US Customers 1.75 2.05

Latest Results

31.07.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 246:248
28.07.26 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 200:199
26.07.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 362:383
24.07.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 270:273
22.07.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 239:235
31.07.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 314:313
26.07.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 337:212
24.07.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 352:317
21.07.26 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 259:258
18.07.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 143:126

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Leicestershire won 3.
  • 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.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Leicestershire will win today’s game, with odds of 1.77.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Leicestershire won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1934:1903. (average 322.3:317.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Leicestershire won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 821:782. (average 273.7:260.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.08.24 Somerset County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 334:311
    12.08.22 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 269:224
    10.08.21 Somerset County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 326:327
    04.07.21 Somerset County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 461:475
    22.04.21 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 432:436

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals

    1 Worcestershire Bye
    2 Somerset Gloucestershire 149 : 155
    3 Yorkshire Bye
    4 Hampshire Middlesex 229 : 187

    Semi-finals

    1 Worcestershire Somerset 275 : 141
    2 Yorkshire Hampshire 235 : 304

    Final

    1 Worcestershire Hampshire 188 : 237

    Leicestershire – Somerset and other Royal London One-Day Cup events on our partner.

  • Royal London One-Day Cup

    Related Articles

    0 Comment