Somerset vs Essex Match Preview & Prediction — Who Will Win?

Somerset take on Essex at The Cooper Associates County Ground in what promises to be a fascinating County Championship Division One encounter. Both sides will be desperate for the points, and with quality throughout both XIs, this one could go down to the wire.

Looking at the two teams, Somerset will rely on their top order to set the tone, while Essex boast a bowling attack capable of troubling any batting line-up. The conditions at The Cooper Associates County Ground will play a big part — the pitch, the outfield, and the dew factor could all influence the captain who wins the toss.

Our prediction: this is a tight one to call, but we're backing the side that handles the pressure moments best. Check our full Somerset vs Essex prediction centre for the match winner, toss, top batsman, top bowler, and 20+ more markets.