SOB vs WEF Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Aug 03, 2022

SOB vs WEF Match Prediction - Aug 03, 2022

Cricket's newest format, the Hundred, is about to kick off and there is a lot of excitement around it. The playing format is quick and is broken down into balls rather than overs. The basics of the game remain the same but it has proven to be an innovative concept that will push the game even further.

The first match of the Hundred 2022 is going to be played between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire. All of the cricket betting sites have Southern Brave as their favorite to win this match. Let us take a look at the two teams in detail and see if that is indeed where your money should be.

Match prediction and cricket betting tips for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire the Hundred 2022. The match is going to be played at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on the 3rd of August 2022.

SOB vs WEF Team Previews

Southern Brave

Southern Brave is the defending champions after an excellent inaugural season saw it flex its muscles. Most of the squad from last season has been retained and so the team obviously goes in as a pre-tournament favorite.

There is a lot of world-class T20 talent on display in this lineup. Quinton de Kock, James Vince, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David are all likely to start in the first match. This gives Southern Brave an immense amount of hitting power and players that can start scoring immediately.

The bowling attack for Southern Brave is a bit of a concern. George Garton and Tymal Mills, two players that did very well last season, are coming into the Hundred 2022 in poor form. That will put additional pressure on Chris Jordan as well as the all-rounders.

Jake Lintott or Rehan Ahmed could find a place in the playing eleven, depending on the team balance, both providing a mystery-spin option.

The core of this team is very strong and it is likely to be a contender this time around as well.

Southern Brave Playing 11

Alex Davies, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, James Fuller, Jake Lintott, James Vince, Michael Hogan, Marcus Stoinis, Ross Whiteley, Tim David.


Welsh Fire

Welsh Fire finished 7th out of 8 teams in 2021. That has led to a complete squad revamp ahead of the Hundred 2022 and the team will be hoping for a very different kind of result. A look at their new set of players suggests that the batting order is quite powerful with some excellent options available to them.

Jonny Bairstow, Joe Clarke, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, and David Miller could all find a place in the playing eleven for the first match. The batting order is going to have to be flexible because most of the players prefer batting in the top-2 or three and that is simply not possible.

Still, a lot of boundary-hitting ability and skill against spin is what highlights this batting lineup.

The bowling attack is once again, a bit questionable. Adam Zampa is the only real T20 specialist that we can see for Welsh Fire.

Naseem Shah, George Scrimshaw, and David Payne are all decent bowlers but not the kind that are going to win you too many small format matches. We question the balance of this team as only banking on big hitters is not going to be enough.

* Update * - Jonny Bairstow has made himself unavailable for the Hundred

Welsh Fire Playing 11

Adam Zampa, Ben Duckett, Noor Ahmad, David Payne, Joe Clarke, Josh Cobb, Jake Ball, Ollie Pope, Ryan Higgins, Sam Hain, Tom Banton.

SOB vs WEF Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is going to bowl first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

The conditions in Southampton are fantastic and the weather is expected to be excellent on match day. The pitch will be fast, bouncy, and offer a fair contest between the bat and ball. The dimensions fo the ground are pretty big and so the spinners can have more of a say as well.

The average first inning score at Southampton is 139 (in the Hundred) and teams batting second have won all the matches played here in 2021.

SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction

Dream11 team and Dream11 tips for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire the Hundred 2022

SOB vs WEF Playing 11

  • Wicketkeeper:
    • Q de Kock (c)
    • T Banton
  • Batters:
    • D Miller (vc)
    • J Vince
    • J Clarke
    • F Allen
    • T David
  • All-rounders:
    • M Stoinis
  • Bowlers:
    • A Zampa
    • C Jordan
    • J Lintott

SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction

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SOB vs WEF Betting Tips

We are going to bet on Southern Brave to win this match. We don't think they have as much as a lead on Welsh Fire as last season, in terms of quality, but their superior team balance and presence of a better bowling lineup should help them get over the line.

Bet on Southern Brave to win.

Bonus Cricket Bets

  1. 1xBet

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    A Fifty In the Match

    Yes (1.20)

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There were five fifty plus scores hit by players in the Hundred 2021 at Southampton. Looking at the two batting lineups and the weak bowling lineups, we think there is a very good chance that another fifty plus score will be hit in this match.

  1. Betway

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    To Hit A Six

    Tom Banton (1.72)

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Banton seems to have fallen behind in the race to secure a regular England spot but that does not mean he is a bad player. One of the cleanest strikers of the ball, Banton is always aggressive and will try to clear the boundaries against all types of bowling. We like the odds being offered on him for sure.

Today Match Prediction

Southern Brave To Win the Match, 1.68

Bet Tip Here

Who will win SOB vs WEF

Southern Brave 75.6% (379)
Welsh Fire 24.4% (122)
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