Essex play host to Middlesex at Chelmsford looking for a much-needed win in this form of the game. The County Championship leaders are bottom of the South Group in the Blast and have struggled throughout.

Our Tips

• Essex to win @ 4/5 with Betway
• Essex to have better powerplay @ 4/5 with William Hill

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Essex vs Middlesex Preview

Match Preview – 11th August – 1900 – Chelmsford.

Essex and Middlesex do battle at Chelmsford in a must-win game for both sides. Our Essex vs Middlesex preview features the two bottom sides in the Natwest T20 Blast, South Group with both teams needing a win to keep their slim hopes of qualification alive.

Key Players to Watch

Ahead of our Natwest Betting Tips, we first look at the key players likely to feature for both sides. For Essex, Ravi Bopara and Mohammed Amir have been the shining lights in an otherwise dismal performance in this competition. Bopara has been destructive with bat and ball, while Amir has been dangerous at the top and bottom of the innings with the ball. For Middlesex, Eoin Morgan has been the standout with the bat, while youngster Tom Helm leads the team in wicket-taking.

Teams Recent Form

Ahead of our T20 Blast Betting Odds, we first look at the recent form of both sides. Essex head into the match having won just two of their last seven games, beating Somerset and Hampshire in a difficult run of form. Middlesex meanwhile, have just two wins in eight matches, one of which being Essex in the reverse of this fixture. They play Sussex at Lord’s the night before this game after this preview will have been published. Details of that match can be found here.

Essex vs Middlesex Head-to-Head

Looking back at the head-to-head record between the two sides and there have been five matches between Essex and Middlesex in the Natwest T20 Blast. Middlesex’s win this season put them in front with three wins to Essex’s two. Middlesex have won one and lost one at Chelmsford.

Essex vs Middlesex Prediction

Neither side have been particularly impressive in the Natwest T20 Blast this season, but Essex have performed well in other competitions so will have some confidence to win this game. They have some real match-winners in their side and will be keen to give their fans something to cheer about.

Essex vs Middlesex Free Betting Tips

Looking at the various markets for this game, there is plenty of value to be had. Essex are a great value to win the match at 4/5 with Betway. They have plenty of firepower at the top of the order and are 4/5 to score more runs in the powerplay with William Hill.

• Essex to win @ 4/5 with Betway
• Essex to have better powerplay @ 4/5 with William Hill