Essex vs Hampshire predictions, Jul 10, 2026

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On July 10, 2026, the Essex Eagles will host Hampshire County Cricket Club in an exciting Vitality Blast clash at their home ground. Recent form suggests a contrasting momentum between the two sides. Essex, struggling for consistency, has secured just 1 win in their last 5 matches, indicating potential issues with both batting resilience and bowling effectiveness. Meanwhile, Hampshire appears to be in better shape, claiming victory in 3 of their last 5 encounters, showcasing a more robust performance and greater confidence within their squad.

Bookmakers have set the odds closely, reflecting a competitive matchup with Essex at 1.97 and Hampshire at 1.79. Statistical analysis indicates a narrow prediction split: the home team has a probability of 49.8% for a win, while Hampshire slightly edges the forecast with a 50.2% chance of victory.

In terms of tactics, Essex will need to capitalize on home advantage and address their inconsistencies to challenge Hampshire’s form. Conversely, Hampshire will look to leverage their recent successes and maintain their momentum. As always in cricket, while trends provide insights, the outcome remains uncertain, making this a matchup to watch closely.

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Essex 47.6%

Hampshire 52.4%

Outrights of Vitality Blast Hampshire: 13.17% Essex: 3.16%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.1		1.75
	1.96		1.86
	1.88		1.71
	1.95		1.85

Latest Results

05.07.26 Essex Eagles – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 142:143 03.07.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 104:204 01.07.26 Essex Eagles – Surrey County Cricket Club – 233:240 26.06.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 238:108 19.06.26 Essex Eagles – Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – 184:457

08.07.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 159:162 05.07.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 190:171 28.06.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 177:176 26.06.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Yorkshire County Cricket Club – 155:150 19.06.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 159:191

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Essex won 3.

Essex is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In recent matches, Hampshire has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Essex 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.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Essex won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 5056:5068. (average 252.8:253.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Essex won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 2410:2605. (average 267.8:289.4).

Latest Head To Head

26.05.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 200:170 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 03.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 156:461 07.08.25 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 288:285 17.07.25 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 222:220

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: 5.04 (15.79%)

2. Northamptonshire: 5.54 (14.36%)

3. Hampshire: 6.04 (13.17%)

4. Nottinghamshire: 6.54 (12.16%)

5. Yorkshire: 7.58 (10.5%)

6. Somerset: 12.2 (6.52%)

7. Gloucestershire: 15 (5.3%)

8. Worcestershire: 17 (4.68%)

9. Lancashire: 20.2 (3.94%)

10. Essex: 25.2 (3.16%)

11. Glamorgan: 28.2 (2.82%)

12. Warwickshire: 33.2 (2.4%)

13. Kent: 41 (1.94%)

14. Durham: 41 (1.94%)

15. Derbyshire: 120.2 (0.66%)

16. Middlesex: 120.2 (0.66%)

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