55 vs random hand equity
pocket 55 has exact preflop equity 60.32% vs a random hand (win 59.64%, tie 1.37%, lose 38.99%), ranking 27 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 59.64% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 1.37% |
| Lose | 38.99% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 60.32% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 27 / 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 | 52o（89.56%）、32o（87.90%）、42o（87.75%）、53o（87.70%）、43o（87.22%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | 66（18.64%）、77（18.76%）、88（18.96%）、TT（19.04%）、AA（19.11%） |
FAQ
Is 55 a good starting hand?
55 has 60.32% equity vs a random hand, ranking 27 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 55 fear most?
Toughest opponents for 55: 66 (55 equity 18.64%), 77 (55 equity 18.76%), 88 (55 equity 18.96%), TT (55 equity 19.04%), AA (55 equity 19.11%).
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, “55 vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/55-vs-random (2026).