99 vs 55 equity
Preflop, 99 beats 55 with exact equity 80.84% vs 19.16%: 99 wins 80.49%, 55 wins 18.82%, ties 0.69%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| 99 Win | 80.49% |
|---|---|
| 55 Win | 18.82% |
| Tie | 0.69% |
| 99 Equity (win + tie/2) | 80.84% |
| 55 Equity (win + tie/2) | 19.16% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | 99 loses 1 in 5.3 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
FAQ
Who wins more often, 99 or 55?
99 is ahead: 99 has 80.84% equity vs 19.16% (exact enumeration).
How often do 99 vs 55 tie?
Ties occur 0.69% of the time (70,998 of 10,273,824 outcomes).
Are these numbers simulated?
No. All 10,273,824 board combinations are exhaustively enumerated — mathematically exact and reproducible.
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, “99 vs 55 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/99-vs-55 (2026).