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On June 12, 2026, Leicestershire County Cricket Club will host Essex Eagles in what promises to be an intriguing County Championship clash at the Leicestershire ground. Both teams arrive with contrasting recent form; Leicestershire has secured 3 wins in their last 5 outings, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit at home. Conversely, Essex comes into this fixture on the back of a strong run with 4 wins from their last 5 matches, indicating a formidable level of form and consistency.
From a tactical perspective, Leicestershire will look to exploit their home advantage, particularly in their bowling attack, which has been effective in restricting opposition runs. Their recent victories underscore an ability to adapt and respond in high-pressure situations. In contrast, Essex’s strong batting line-up has demonstrated proficiency in accumulating runs under pressure, coupled with a disciplined bowling unit that excels in maintaining pressure on the opposition.
The bookmakers have installed Essex as the favorites with odds of 1.41 for an away win compared to 2.77 for Leicestershire. Our model predicts a 36.3% chance of a home victory for Leicestershire compared to 63.7% for the Eagles. While Essex appears to be in the ascendancy, the unpredictability of cricket means that Leicestershire could very well pull off an upset on their home turf. A closely contested match seems inevitable, with both teams having distinct strengths.
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| Leicestershire 33.7% |
Essex 66.3% |
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Betting Odds
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2.77 | 1.41 |
Latest Results
| 07.06.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Yorkshire County Cricket Club – 147:135 05.06.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 179:180 29.05.26 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 145:146 27.05.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 145:230 24.05.26 Durham Jets – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 150:148 |
09.06.26 Essex Eagles – Kent County Cricket Club – 187:184 07.06.26 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 116:176 31.05.26 Essex Eagles – Derbyshire Falcons – 179:173 29.05.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 129:130 26.05.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 200:170 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.05.26 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 293:333 17.08.25 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 261:321 31.07.24 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 290:291 15.08.23 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 251:250 23.08.16 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 413:423 |
Standings
2025
| Pts | W | L | D | N/R | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nottinghamshire | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7866:6806 | 224 |
| 2 | Surrey | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7402:7260 | 208 |
| 3 | Somerset | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7099:6505 | 181 |
| 4 | Sussex | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6964:6494 | 172 |
| 5 | Essex | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7049:6897 | 172 |
| 6 | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6522:7582 | 172 |
| 7 | Yorkshire | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6876:6269 | 168 |
| 8 | Hampshire | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6064:6981 | 145 |
| 9 | Durham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6935:7690 | 144 |
| 10 | Worcestershire | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 6453:6746 | 103 |
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