Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex prediction and bets Vitality Blast July 13 2025

Game 112 of the season in the Vitality Blast will see Kent Spitfires take on Middlesex at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence. The two teams have not been at the top of their game this season and will come into this encounter hoping to earn a win. How will the Kent Spitfires approach this game as their playoff chances are high? Below, I will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities. 

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex: Match Start Date and Time

This match is expected to take place on the 13th of July 2025. The kickoff time will be 18:00pm. 

• Match: Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex
• Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 18:00pm (AEST)
• Stadium: The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence

Weather and Pitch Report

On Sunday, July 13th, Kennington Oval, London, is expected to experience partly cloudy skies. The temperature will be around 28°C, with 41% humidity and a gentle wind of 8 km/h. Precipitation chances are low at 5%.

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Match Analysis

Kent Spitfires could not deliver any serious play in recent times and will head into this game hoping to turn things around. In their last six consecutive games, the Kent Spitfires best performance was against Sussex, ending by 2 wickets in a 148-151 despite being underdogs in that run. In the meantime, this team lost to Glamorgan and Sussex in that run, while settling for draws with Lancashire and Northamptonshire in the County Championship Two. In their last league game, this team took on Somerset and ended up losing by 5 wickets in a 137-138 contest. Ahead of this game, the Kent Spitfires sit in the 6th spot in the standings with 22 points from 12 matches.

Middlesex were brilliant against Gloucestershire in their last league game and will feel confident heading into this encounter. In that encounter, Middlesex had a lot of offensive freedom, scoring 189 runs and ending up winning by 23 runs. In the meantime, Middlesex have not had a lot of luck lately, winning just twice in recent games, with one against Essex. In the meantime, this team lost to Surrey, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire and Hampshire in that run. However, Middlesex have now accumulated 16 points this season from their first eleven matches, which see them sit 7th in the standings.

Kent Spitfires: Form

Joe Denly has been averaging almost 30 and striking at 142.5 this season and will be a crucial player for the Kent Spitfires in this game. For Nathan Gilchrist, the young right-arm seamer has been showing his quality and going at 10.4 an over this season, but his strike rate of 11.9 makes him a player that can not be written off. However, Joey Evison is the best bowler for the Spitfires this season, pulling off nine wickets in seven games at 19.66. 

Kent Spitfires Expected Lineup

Sam Billings (c & wk), Tawanda Muyeye, Joe Denly, Harry Finch, Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Chris Benjamin, Fred Klaassen, Wes Agar, Nathan Gilchrist, Matthew Parkinson

Middlesex: Form

Stephen Eskinazi is in brilliant form right now, averaging 40 this season while striking at 145. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson has been striking at 146 this season while averaging 35 and has made two fifties but more is expected from him as he is not playing at his best even yet. Tom Helm has 18 wickets already this season, averaging 20.55 and striking once every 13.8 balls.

Middlesex Expected Lineup

Leus du Plooy (c), Stephen Eskinazi, Kane Williamson, Sebastian Morgan, Ben Geddes, Ryan Higgins, Joe Cracknell (wk), Luke Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell

Who will win in Match - Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex?

Kent Spitfires and Middlesex recent meetings have ended in close contests. In their last ten matches, Kent Spitfires and Middlesex have split wins with five for each side. In their most recent meeting, Middlesex won by 2 wickets in the County Championship Two. 

Kent Spitfires vs Middlesex Prediction

Kent Spitfires and Middlesex have a lot to offer in this game, as there is no side that will have it easy. Kent Spitfires have have struggled so much, especially against top sides but Middlesex have not been exceptional either and despite being the better team on paper, I feel Kent Spitfires will give them a tough job. I feel this will be a more competitive contest than it looks on paper. Therefore, in a game where a lot of offensive focus is expected, I will back Kent Spitfires to score over 13.5 runs in the first two overs. Also, the bowlers will definitely present a lot of tough challenges, and a dot ball should be the first of the game. 

Our match prediction is the first ball of the match (dot ball) with odds at 1.66 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 353.5 total runs with odds at 1.99 on Bc.Game. 

Our final match prediction is Kent Spitfires first two overs (over 13.5 runs) with odds at 1.62 on Crickex.