AQ vs 98s: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 59.7% | 0.4% | 59.9% |
| 98s (Nine-Eight Suited) | 39.8% | 0.4% | 40.1% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 61.6% | 0.5% | 61.9% |
| AQo | 59.1% | 0.4% | 59.3% |
How AQ vs 98s unfolds by street
Ace-Queen (AQ) is still ahead on 70% of flops against 98s, and the lead survives to the turn on 66%. 98s takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AQ still ahead | 98s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 70% | 30% |
| Turn | 66% | 34% |
AQ vs 98s is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. AQ wins 59.7%, 98s wins 39.8%, and 0.4% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from AQ making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
At a final table the raw 59.9% / 40.1% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 40.1% underdog, 98s pays an extra survival premium, so the chip-EV "close enough" call can be a clear ICM fold. The pure equity sets the floor; the payout ladder sets the real price.
In practice, AQ vs 98s rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AQ wants to realize its 59.7% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while 98s should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
AQ vs 98s FAQ
Who wins AQ vs 98s preflop?
AQ (Ace-Queen) is the favorite, winning 59.7% of all runouts, while 98s (Nine-Eight Suited) wins 39.8%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AQ's preflop equity is 59.9%.
Does the AQ vs 98s probability change all-in preflop?
No. Once both hands are all-in preflop the odds are set by the cards alone — position, stack size and who bet first change nothing. The only thing that moves the number is suits: AQ's equity runs from 58.6% to 64.1% depending on suitedness and which suits the two hands share, which is why different sites quote slightly different figures. It does change once board cards are dealt (AQ leads on 70% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is AQ vs 98s a good spot to get all-in?
For AQ, yes — a 59.9% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 98s at 40.1%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AQ hold up against 98s after the flop?
AQ is still ahead on 70% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 66% of boards; 98s takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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AQ against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table AQ is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- AQ vs calling station — 62.7% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- AQ vs BTN open — 62.2% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- AQ vs SB open — 61.9% against 534 combos (40.3% of hands)
- AQ vs CO open — 58.7% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)