ESS vs DER Match Prediction & Betting Tips - May 13, 2021

ESS vs DER Match Prediction - May 13, 2021

The battle between the teams placed near the bottom of the points table is so often exciting and that is how the expectations will be when Essex takes on Derbyshire in an important Group A County Championship fixture. The match between Essex and Derbyshire is set to be played at County Ground, Chelmsford, from 13th May 2021.

ESS vs DER Team Previews

Essex

Essex have had a rather disappointing beginning to the season, given the standards they set in the longest format of the game. They were brilliant in the last two seasons, losing none of their matches, but have been a mere shadow of themselves in the tournament so far. Having said that, it would not make sense to write them off yet, and to prove the same, they'll likely come out all guns blazing in this upcoming encounter.

Essex are coming off a loss in their last match and it's been quite some time since they registered a win in this tournament. Despite the loss in the last match, we expect Essex to field the same playing eleven unless, of course, they are forced to make last-minute injury changes. With the likes of Sam Cook and Simon Harmer in prime form, they look pretty well settled to take on the Derbyshire unit.

Essex Playing 11

Nick Browne, Alastair Cook, Tom Westley, Daniel Lawrence, Paul Walter, RN ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater, SR Harmer, Shane Snater, Samuel Cook, Jamie Porter.


Derbyshire

Derbyshire are currently placed at the bottom of the table and will need a miracle to rise up the ladder. While they haven't looked like defeating any team in the competition, their recent record states otherwise. They have lost only one of the four matches played and have drawn three. They'll be looking to step up their game and post their maiden win of the competition.

The biggest boost for Derbyshire will be the return of their regular skipper, Billy Godleman, who looked in phenomenal touch before leaving the side due to injury. Besides, they have added Billy Stanlake to boost the bowling stocks, which haven't done too well in the tournament so far. With two important additions likely, Derbyshire certainly appear to be a much stronger unit than they have performed and may well cause an upset here.

Derbyshire Playing 11

Billy Godleman, Luis Reece, Brooke Guest, A Leus du Plooy, Wayne Madsen, MJJ Critchley, HR Hosein, Fynn Hudson Prentice, AL Hughes, Dustin Melton, Billy Stanlake.

ESS vs DER Betting Tips

This is an important game for both sides if they want to keep their chances to occupy one of the top two slots alive. Derbyshire are already out of the race and might want to experiment a bit. Considering that Essex have a more experienced side and a side that oozes class right throughout, we are tempted to bet on their win. They have a better head-to-head record and that adds to our conviction. Essex certainly are the favorites to emerge on top in this important fixture.

Today Match Prediction

Essex To Win the Match, 1.51

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