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Ashes 2023: Fourth Test Predictions And Betting Tips

Predictions, probabilities and betting tips for the fourth Ashes Test as England face Australia at Old Trafford

By James McMath

18 Jul 2023

England head into the third Ashes Test buoyant from their thrilling win at Headingley but knowing they have no margin for error.


Anything other than another win at Old Trafford would see Australia retain the urn, as the tourists lead the series 2-1 after victories at Edgbaston and Lord’s.


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England’s third-test win in Yorkshire was enough to keep alive what has been an absorbing contest so far. But Ben Stokes’s team must win at Old Trafford and then in the final Test at the Oval to prevent the Aussies winning the series.


Let’s take a look at some fourth Test predictions along with the latest betting odds, and offers. Betting odds and probability percentages are


Who’s Favourite?

All three Tests so far have been very tight, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that there’s little to choose between the teams going into the fourth test.


England are slight favourites to win, with odds of 59/50 representing a 45.87% chance of a win for the hosts. Australia’s odds are 34/25 - a 42.37% chance of winning, while the draw is 26.32%.


Rain showers are forecast on each of the five days, increasing the likelihood of a draw, so fans may opt to choose the “Draw No Bet” market.


England are again favourites there at 4/5 while Australia are 91/100.



Odds Boosts and Bet Builders

As usual, Midnite will have England vs Australia betting offers, including Odds Boosts and Bet Builders.


Fourth Test Boosts

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Bet
Odds
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Crawley, Z
Top Home Team Batsman
11/2
🇦🇺 Smith, Steven
Top Away Team Batsman
11/4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wood, Mark
Top Home Team Bowler
5/2

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Top Batter Predictions

Joe Root remains favourite to be England’s best batsman in the fourth Test, despite failing to shine in his last five innings. After an unbeaten 118 in the first innings at Edgbaston, Root has failed to score more than 50.


However, he has an excellent record at Old Trafford, with an average of 60 runs in nine Tests in Manchester.


Here’s the top batsman odds for the fourth test.


Top England Batsman Odds

Top Australia Batsman Odds

The Australian betting odds for the fourth Ashes Test show a clear lead for Steven Smith, standing strong with odds of 12/5. He's followed by Usman Khawaja at 7/2 and Marnus Labuschagne at 18/5, representing strong contenders.


Notably, veteran player David Warner's odds sit at 24/5, potentially reflecting his volatile form. Intriguingly, the odds extend to bowlers like Pat Cummins at 45/1 and Josh Hazlewood at 90/1, showcasing the breadth of the betting landscape.


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Top Bowler Predictions

Jimmy Anderson is set to return to the England attack to bowl on home turf and the veteran is 29/10 to be the hosts’ top performer with the ball.


Mark Wood is favourite to be England’s top bowler, ahead of Stuart Broad, who loves to bowl at Old Trafford.


For the Aussies, captain Pat Cummins is favourite to start with the ball, ahead of Mitchell Starc. Here’s the odds in full for the Best Bowler markets.


Top England Bowler Odds

Top Australia Bowler Odds

Fourth Test Dates

The fourth Test is due to start on Wednesday, 19 July, and end on Sunday 23 July. Play is due to start at 11am on each day.


Where To Watch

The Ashes is broadcast in the UK by Sky Sports. Live streams are available on the Sky Go app and NowTV.

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