Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire Predictions - Gloucestershire to win a closely contested One-Day Cup clash
In the upcoming 2026 England One-Day Cup match, Gloucestershire are predicted to pull off an upset against Leicestershire. While Leicestershire have claimed three of their last five head-to-heads, Gloucestershire's recent form and powerful performances from players like D'Arcy Short and David Payne accentuate their winning potential. Leicestershire's inconsistent run, despite talent like Eskinazi and Ahmed, puts them at a disadvantage. Both sides have bolstered squads with promising signings, but the edge lies with Gloucestershire in this round. Bettors may find value in backing Gloucestershire at odds of 1.90.
Gloucestershire tipped to upset Leicestershire at odds of 1.90.
D'Arcy Short and David Payne are in top form for Gloucestershire.
Both teams add new faces, but Gloucestershire's momentum gives them the edge.
D'Arcy Short and David Payne are in top form for Gloucestershire.
Both teams add new faces, but Gloucestershire's momentum gives them the edge.
Gloucestershire to beat Leicestershire in a closely contested One-Day Cup clash (Getty Images)
Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire Predictions
Gloucestershire to upset the odds in an opening round Group A match of the 2026 England One-Day Cup.
- 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.
Head-to-Head
Leicestershire have won three of the last five meetings against Gloucestershire, although Gloucestershire claimed the most recent encounter by three wickets in August 2025.
Leicestershire Form
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 Form
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.
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
22 July 2026
- Scottsville Racing -
- Horse Racing
- Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire -
- Cricket
- Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire -
- Cricket
23 July 2026
01 October 2027
- 2027 Rugby Union World Cup -
- Rugby Union
Load More
