Gloucestershire vs Derbyshire predictions, Sep 02, 2026

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As the County Championship Two heats up, the Gloucestershire Gladiators welcome the Derbyshire Falcons to their home ground on September 2, 2026. With both teams vying for crucial points, their recent forms present a contrasting narrative.

The Gladiators have struggled recently, securing victory in only 1 of their last 5 matches, which raises concerns about their current form and consistency. Despite enjoying home advantage, they will need to enhance their tactical approach to capitalise on local conditions, focusing on effective bowling strategies to restrict Derbyshire’s run scoring.

In contrast, the Derbyshire Falcons are in better form, having won 3 of their last 5 outings. Their recent successes suggest a more stable lineup and effective game plans, particularly in their bowling unit. The Falcons are likely to approach the match with confidence, leveraging their good form to challenge the Gladiators.

Bookmakers currently favor Derbyshire with odds of 1.63 for an away win compared to 2.25 for Gloucestershire. Our model predicts a 44.4% chance for a home victory and a 55.6% likelihood for an away win, making this encounter finely poised. While Derbyshire seems to hold the upper hand, the unpredictability of cricket ensures that any outcome is possible.

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Gloucestershire 41.8%

Derbyshire 58.2%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.3		1.62
	2.22		1.62

Latest Results

27.08.26 Durham Jets – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 388:387 20.08.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 545:548 11.08.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 309:308 07.08.26 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 273:270 02.08.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 277:271

27.08.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 131:111 20.08.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Durham Jets – 240:578 11.08.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 309:317 07.08.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 281:278 02.08.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Sussex County Cricket Club – 325:137

Facts

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

Recent form of Gloucestershire has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Derbyshire‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Derbyshire is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Gloucestershire won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 7223:8494. (average 361.2:424.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Gloucestershire won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 4120:4992. (average 374.5:453.8).

Latest Head To Head

24.04.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 533:537 05.08.25 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Derbyshire Falcons – 341:282 22.06.25 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Derbyshire Falcons – 187:398 04.04.25 Derbyshire Falcons – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 391:222 24.05.24 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Derbyshire Falcons – 530:526

Standings

		Pts	W	L	D	N/R		Pts
1	Durham	10	7	0	3	0	5257:4633	185
2	Kent	10	5	1	4	0	5238:5181	147
3	Northamptonshire	10	4	2	4	0	5418:5069	143
4	Worcestershire	10	5	3	2	0	4595:4569	127
5	Derbyshire	10	4	5	1	0	4321:4802	118
6	Middlesex	10	3	5	2	0	4800:4525	102
7	Lancashire	10	2	6	2	0	3933:4536	84
8	Gloucestershire	10	1	9	0	0	4812:5059	38

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