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As Essex Eagles prepare to host Sussex County Cricket Club in the Vitality Blast on May 22, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing clash of two teams looking to find form. The Eagles have secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a slight upward trajectory in performance. In contrast, Sussex has struggled recently, managing just 1 win in their past 5 outings, which could weigh heavily on their confidence.
The statistical odds reflect this divide, with bookmakers favoring Sussex at 1.61, while Essex’s odds sit at 2.35. Our model predicts a 40.9% chance of a home win for Essex compared to 59.1% for an away victory for Sussex, suggesting that despite recent performances, Sussex is seen as the stronger contender.
Tactically, Essex will need to harness their home advantage and leverage their ability to adapt under pressure. On the other hand, Sussex must work to rectify their recent inconsistencies and capitalize on their experience in high-stakes matches. Ultimately, the outcome is uncertain, and both teams will be eager to secure vital points in this competitive format of the game.
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| Essex 40.7% |
Sussex 59.3% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Sussex: 5.46% Essex: 3.09%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.35 | 1.61 |
Latest Results
| 15.05.26 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 293:333 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 24.04.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – Match drawn. 17.04.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Essex Eagles – 190:205 10.04.26 Essex Eagles – Somerset County Cricket Club – 149:348 |
15.05.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 526:253 08.05.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 561:560 01.05.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 622:358 24.04.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – Match drawn 10.04.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 204:267 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.07.25 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 204:504 11.07.25 Essex Eagles – Sussex County Cricket Club – 148:145 13.06.25 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – Abandoned 14.08.24 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 226:227 13.07.24 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 207:211 |
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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