Lincoln vs Portsmouth Prediction, Tips & Odds
Lincoln vs Portsmouth
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The model favours Portsmouth to win against Lincoln, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Portsmouth enters the match in a strong position, having finished last season in the top half of the table. Their recent form shows they have struggled, with no wins in their last five matches, but they secured three draws, indicating resilience in difficult situations. This season, they will look to leverage their established squad and competitive experience to make an impact from the start. On the other hand, Lincoln is coming off a challenging end to last season, with just two wins in their last five matches. They will aim to shake off the poor form and start afresh in the new season. Their position at the bottom of the standings highlights the need for immediate improvement, as they seek to avoid a repeat of last year's struggles. The pressure will be on them to secure points early in the campaign. The model suggests Portsmouth has a strong win probability, although Lincoln's home advantage could play a role in the match outcome. One key market percentage to consider is Portsmouth's likelihood of scoring multiple goals, given their attacking potential. However, if Lincoln can harness the energy of a new season and capitalize on any defensive lapses from Portsmouth, they could pull off an upset. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction method, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (2.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.9% probability.
Lincoln have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Lincoln are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Lincoln vs Portsmouth| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.48 | 3.25 | 2.76 | 1.95 | 1.83 | 1.73 | 2.05 | |
| 2.29 | 3.26 | 3.04 | 1.99 | 1.79 | 1.75 | 1.94 | |
| 2.30 | 3.30 | 3.10 | 1.90 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 2.15 | |
| 2.34 | 3.45 | 3.16 | 2.04 | 1.86 | — | — | |
| 2.30 | 3.09 | 2.69 | 1.99 | 1.85 | — | — | |
| 2.30 | 3.25 | 3.00 | — | — | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
| 2.25 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
| 2.31 | 3.26 | 3.05 | 1.99 | 1.79 | 1.75 | 1.97 | |
| 2.43 | 3.20 | 2.88 | 1.98 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.97 | |
| 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.75 | 1.91 | 1.80 | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
Betano | 2.37 | 3.35 | 3.05 | 2.00 | 1.85 | 1.75 | 2.02 |
Superbet | 2.35 | 3.35 | 3.05 | 1.97 | 1.83 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
BetVictor | 2.30 | 3.30 | 3.10 | 1.92 | 1.75 | 1.73 | 1.95 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Portsmouth leads 7-1)In the last 10 matches between Lincoln and Portsmouth, Portsmouth has won 7 times, Lincoln has won once, and there have been 2 draws. This record indicates a dominant trend in favor of Portsmouth, particularly highlighted by several convincing victories, including a 3-0 win and a 3-2 win. The scorelines suggest that while Lincoln has managed to secure a single win, it has been a struggle, with Portsmouth often controlling the matches. The most recent draw was back in February 2023, showing that Lincoln has not won against Portsmouth in their last nine encounters.
Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  West Ham | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 14 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  West Brom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 | WWDLW |
| 3 |  Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 11 | LDWWD |
| 4 |  QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | DLWWD |
| 5 |  Charlton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 11 | DLDWW |
| 6 |  Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | WDWLW |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | WLLWL |
| 19 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | DDWLL |
| 22 |  Derby | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 4 | LLWLD |
| 23 |  Burnley | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 | DLDLL |
| 24 |  Preston | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 3 | LWLLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonLincoln have won 1 of their last 5 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Lincoln 1-1 and drew with Lincoln 0-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 8W 3D 7L from the last 18 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Portsmouth have won 6 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Bristol City 2-1 and beat Lincoln 1-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 8D 14L from the last 31 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedLincoln4-2-3-1Confirmed
Portsmouth4-2-3-1Confirmed
Unavailable Players
12 playersLincoln3
Portsmouth9
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
T. Harrington has averaged 3.0 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Lincoln have averaged 4.4 corners per match at home; Portsmouth 7.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Lincoln have generated 1.53 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 44% of them. They put 3.9 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Lincoln player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
