Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire Betting Tips - Gloucestershire tipped to come out on top in One Day Cup
The opening match between Gloucestershire and Leicestershire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2026 features two squads with contrasting momentum. While Leicestershire hold a slight head-to-head edge (3-2 in last 5), they struggled last season and are introducing new signings. Gloucestershire, after a robust 2025 and reaching the recent T20 Blast quarter-finals, appear more balanced with star performers like D'Arcy Short and David Payne in form. Bookmakers slightly favor Gloucestershire (odds 1.90), predicting they'll capitalize on their current strengths.
- Gloucestershire favored to win opening clash; odds at 1.90
- Gloucestershire had a stronger 2025 & T20 Blast quarter-final finish
- Leicestershire add new faces, but struggled last season
This is the opening match for both sides so there is little form to go on. Based on the squads available, the visitors look to have the better balance to their side.
- Key Stats - Gloucestershire have Balance
- Slight Lead for Leicestershire
- Leicestershire struggled Last Season
- Gloucestershire had a Strong 2025 Campaign
- Team news
Key Stats - Gloucestershire have Balance
- Leicestershire has won 3 of the last 5 meetings against Gloucestershire.
- Leicestershire's Ben Green has scored 34, 21, 19, and 20 in his last 4 innings.
- Leicestershire's Rehan Ahmed has taken 6 wickets in his last 3 matches.
- Leicestershire has lost 4 and tied one of their last 5 matches.
- Gloucestershire's David Payne has taken 9 wickets in his last 5 matches.
- Gloucestershire's D'Arcy Short has scored 17, 35, 26, 25, and 92* in his last 5 knocks.
- Gloucestershire has won 2 of the last 5 matches.
Slight Lead for Leicestershire
Leicestershire hold a 3-2 advantage over Gloucestershire in their last five encounters.
Leicestershire struggled Last Season
Leicestershire finished seventh in the group stage of the 2025 One-Day Cup campaign, losing five of their matches. Young pace bowler Alex Green impressed in the 2025 competition, taking five wickets in an innings three times.
One of those defeats came against Gloucestershire, who beat them by three wickets with nine balls to spare. The Foxes will look to improve on last season's campaign and put together a stronger run this year.
Stephen Eskinazi will captain the Foxes during the 2026 Metro Bank One Day Cup. He is a proven performer in one-day cricket, amassing an impressive List A average of 55.15, scoring six centuries and three half-centuries in just 29 innings. His consistency at the top of the order has made him one of the standout performers in the domestic 50-over game.
Ben Green has scored 34, 21, 19, and 20 in his last four innings, while Rehan Ahmed has taken six wickets in his last three matches.
Gloucestershire had a Strong 2025 Campaign
Gloucestershire enjoyed a strong 2025 campaign, finishing third in the group stage before losing to Somerset in the quarter-finals. They will be aiming to build on that run this season.
James Bracey was the top run-scorer with 572, while Matt Taylor took the most wickets (14).
Gloucestershire will be aiming to build on their Vitality T20 Blast form that saw them reach the quarter-finals of that competition.
D'Arcy Short has scored 17, 35, 26, 25, and 92* in his last 5 innings, while David Payne has taken nine wickets in his last five matches.
Team news
Leicestershire
New signings Hamza Shaikh and Mo Rizvi are both included in the 15-man squad, alongside Sheridon Gumbs, who is in line to make his Leicestershire debut.
Ian Holland returns to the Foxes squad following his stint in Major League Cricket, while Ajaz Patel is also back in contention after being rested throughout the Vitality Blast campaign.
Gloucestershire
Apart from overseas signings Liam Scott and D'Arcy Short, Gloucestershire will be able to call on the players who reached the quarter-finals of this summer's Vitality Blast.
Tommy Boorman has developed through Gloucestershire’s age groups and, at 21, has now represented the club in all formats of the domestic game. His unbeaten 33 helped Gloucestershire to victory over Leicestershire in last season’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
Verdict
Gloucestershire are tipped to upset with odds of 1.90, with D'Arcy Short, David Payne, Rehan Ahmed and Ben Green backed to star with bat and ball.
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