42s vs random hand equity
42 suited has exact preflop equity 36.83% vs a random hand (win 33.92%, tie 5.82%, lose 60.26%), ranking 158 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 33.92% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 5.82% |
| Lose | 60.26% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 36.83% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 158 / 169 |
| Boards enumerated | 2,097,572,400 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
Best 5 opponents / Worst 5 opponents
| Best 5 opponents | 32o（55.62%）、32s（52.86%）、42o（52.51%）、43o（49.17%）、53o（47.26%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | 44（15.68%）、55（16.49%）、AA（17.40%）、66（17.82%）、99（18.52%） |
FAQ
Is 42s a good starting hand?
42s has 36.83% equity vs a random hand, ranking 158 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 42s fear most?
Toughest opponents for 42s: 44 (42s equity 15.68%), 55 (42s equity 16.49%), AA (42s equity 17.40%), 66 (42s equity 17.82%), 99 (42s equity 18.52%).
What does "vs random hand" mean?
The opponent holds any two of the remaining 50 cards with equal probability (1,225 combos); figures are the weighted exhaustive average over all of them.
Related
Figures from app/data/matchup-matrix (exhaustive engine scripts/gen-matchup-matrix.mjs, cross-validated against lib/poker-equity.ts)
Cite this page: Pailiku, “42s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/42s-vs-random (2026).