Warwickshire vs Sussex predictions, Aug 20, 2026

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As Warwickshire Birmingham Bears prepare to host Sussex County Cricket Club in the upcoming County Championship match on August 20, 2026, recent form leans favorably towards the home side. Warwickshire has showcased solid performance, securing victories in three of their last five matches, illustrating a resurgence in form that could bolster their confidence at home.

Tactically, Warwickshire’s batting depth and effective bowling lineup have been critical to their recent successes, enabling them to capitalize on key moments in matches. Conversely, Sussex has struggled recently, managing only one win in their last five outings, which may reflect challenges in both their batting order and bowling strategies.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.69 for a Warwickshire victory, juxtaposed with 2.1 for Sussex, indicating a strong belief in the hosts. According to analysis, there’s a 58.3% probability for a home win, suggesting a favorable outlook for Warwickshire, while Sussex stands at a 41.7% chance to take the win.

As the teams take the field, it remains clear that while Warwickshire appears to hold an advantage, the unpredictable nature of cricket means outcomes can shift dramatically.

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Warwickshire 55.4%

Sussex 44.6%

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Betting Odds

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	1.69		2.1

Latest Results

11.08.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Kent County Cricket Club – 263:176 07.08.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 222:220 02.08.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 277:271 29.07.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Surrey County Cricket Club – 341:296 26.07.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 337:212

11.08.26 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 354:262 07.08.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 333:334 02.08.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Sussex County Cricket Club – 325:137 29.07.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 320:316 26.07.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Yorkshire County Cricket Club – 140:325

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Warwickshire won 2.

Recent performances by Warwickshire have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Sussex is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

We predict that Warwickshire will win today’s game, with odds of 1.69.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Warwickshire won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 5477:5147. (average 365.1:343.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Warwickshire won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 2709:2580. (average 338.6:322.5).

Latest Head To Head

01.07.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Sussex County Cricket Club – 198:122 10.04.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 204:267 26.08.25 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Sussex County Cricket Club – 258:277 29.06.25 Sussex County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 533:415 04.04.25 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Sussex County Cricket Club – 454:528

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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