Kent vs Somerset predictions, Jul 31, 2026

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As Kent County Cricket Club prepares to host Somerset County Cricket Club in the Royal London One-Day Cup on July 31, 2026, both teams will be eager to seize the opportunity for a vital victory. Recent form highlights a stark contrast between the two sides, with Kent securing only 1 win in their last 5 matches, which raises questions about their consistency and execution under pressure. In contrast, Somerset has found their rhythm with 3 wins in 5 outings, showcasing a more solid form that could prove decisive in this encounter.

Kent will rely on their home advantage and the support of their fans, but they must enhance their tactical discipline and execution to mount a serious challenge. Somerset’s recent successes suggest a well-balanced team capable of capitalizing on any weaknesses exhibited by the hosts. The bookmakers have slightly favored Kent with odds of 1.75, while Somerset stands at 2.03, reflecting the understood risks and potential.

With our model predicting a 53.4% probability of a home victory against a 46.6% chance for an away win, this matchup is poised to be competitive. However, as always in cricket, uncertainties remain, making outcomes hard to guarantee.

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 2026-07-30T10:52:03+00:00.

Kent 53.8%

Somerset 46.2%

Outrights of Royal London One-Day Cup Somerset: 9.3% Kent: 3.04%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.72		2.1
	1.79		2.05
	1.7		1.98
	1.75		2

Latest Results

28.07.26 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 227:223 26.07.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Kent County Cricket Club – 212:208 24.07.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 254:253 12.07.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 157:172 10.07.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Surrey County Cricket Club – 102:106

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 15.07.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 161:162

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kent won 1.

Kent is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Somerset has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Kent 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.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kent won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 3948:4827. (average 197.4:241.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Kent won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 2184:2161. (average 218.4:216.1).

Latest Head To Head

24.08.25 Kent County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 268:270 11.07.25 Kent County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 137:138 15.06.25 Somerset County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 224:228 26.07.24 Somerset County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 270:267 14.06.24 Somerset County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 55:46

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

Royal London One-Day Cup Outrights

1. Nottinghamshire: 6 (13.18%)

2. Durham: 7 (11.3%)

3. Yorkshire: 7 (11.3%)

4. Somerset: 8.5 (9.3%)

5. Middlesex: 9 (8.79%)

6. Hampshire: 13 (6.08%)

7. Lancashire: 13 (6.08%)

8. Worcestershire: 15 (5.27%)

9. Gloucestershire: 15 (5.27%)

10. Surrey: 23 (3.44%)

11. Essex: 26 (3.04%)

12. Sussex: 26 (3.04%)

13. Northamptonshire: 26 (3.04%)

14. Kent: 26 (3.04%)

15. Warwickshire: 29 (2.73%)

16. Leicestershire: 29 (2.73%)

17. Glamorgan: 50.2 (1.58%)

18. Derbyshire: 100.2 (0.79%)

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