55 vs AQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 53.4% | 0.4% | 53.6% |
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 46.2% | 0.4% | 46.4% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 48.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% |
| AQo | 45.5% | 0.4% | 45.7% |
How 55 vs AQ unfolds by street
Pocket Fives (55) is still ahead on 65% of flops against AQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 61%. AQ takes the lead on the other 35% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 55 still ahead | AQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 65% | 35% |
| Turn | 61% | 39% |
When a pair meets two bigger cards you get a flip, and 55 vs AQ is exactly that: 55 wins 53.4%, AQ wins 46.2%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The overcards lean on six live outs — either Ace or Queen pairs to take the lead — which is why the unpaired side converts about 46.2%, the math behind every "I have to gamble" all-in in a tournament.
Think in variance terms: 53.6% equity means 55 loses this all-in nearly 46 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 53.6% favorite is correct every time; the 46.4% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, 55 vs AQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: 55 wants to realize its 53.4% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
55 vs AQ FAQ
Who wins 55 vs AQ preflop?
55 (Pocket Fives) is the favorite, winning 53.4% of all runouts, while AQ (Ace-Queen) wins 46.2%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 55's preflop equity is 53.6%.
How often does AQ beat 55?
AQ wins 46.2% of the time all-in preflop against 55 — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Is 55 vs AQ a good spot to get all-in?
For 55, yes — a 53.6% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AQ at 46.4%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does 55 hold up against AQ after the flop?
55 is still ahead on 65% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 61% of boards; AQ takes the lead on the other 35% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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