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Championship | Sat 22 Aug, 12:30

Lincoln v Portsmouth Stats

Data last updated: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 07:30 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Lincoln and Portsmouth meet in a Championship clash where both teams have started the season with defensive vulnerabilities, conceding multiple goals early on. Both sides have shown attacking intent, with Lincoln scoring once and conceding twice, while Portsmouth has netted once but allowed three goals against. This fixture promises open play and goal-scoring opportunities as both teams look to improve their league standing after slow starts. Tactical setups suggest an emphasis on offense, increasing the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter at this early stage of the campaign.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Both Lincoln and Portsmouth have a 100% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals this season.
  • Portsmouth averages 17 shots per game with 6 on target, indicating strong offensive pressure.
  • Lincoln concedes an average of 2 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailties.
  • Recent form shows both teams involved in open games with BTTS rates at 100%.
  • Head-to-head meetings average 2.1 goals per game, supporting a goal-rich fixture.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 78% chance for Over 2.5 Goals, reflecting the attacking tendencies and defensive lapses of both Lincoln and Portsmouth. Both teams have consistently participated in high-scoring matches this season, with perfect over 2.5 rates and BTTS occurrences. Portsmouth's high shot volume and Lincoln's defensive concessions underpin the expectation of multiple goals. The model views the current as offering positive value given the strong statistical signals for an open, goal-filled game.

Recent Over 2.5 Rate100% for both teams
Strong positive
Shots and Shots on TargetPortsmouth averages 17 shots, 6 on target
Strong positive
Defensive WeaknessLincoln concedes 2 goals per game on average
Positive
Head-to-Head GoalsAverage 2.1 goals per meeting
Positive
BTTS Rate100% for both teams
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking game as Lincoln and Portsmouth both seek to break their poor starts. Portsmouth's offensive firepower and Lincoln's defensive vulnerabilities suggest multiple goals are likely. The teams' early season patterns and attacking styles make Over 2.5 Goals a logical choice for this fixture.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential and tactical openness

“This fixture features two sides with attacking intent but defensive frailties, making Over 2.5 Goals a compelling option given the volume of shots and goal opportunities expected.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both Lincoln and Portsmouth have a 100% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals this season.

Portsmouth averages 17 shots per game with 6 on target, indicating strong offensive pressure.

Lincoln concedes an average of 2 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailties.

Recent form shows both teams involved in open games with BTTS rates at 100%.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last ten head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.1, indicating a moderate scoring trend.
  • Combined with recent season data showing 100% Over 2.5 rates for both teams, the trend suggests a continued pattern of goal-rich encounters in this fixture.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Lincoln5
Avg corners for
Portsmouth6
Lincoln10
Avg total corners
Portsmouth9
Lincoln2
Avg yellow cards
Portsmouth0
Lincoln10
Avg shots
Portsmouth17
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 69% vs implied 56% · edge +13.4 pts
1.8
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.8
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Portsmouth's average of 6 corners and 17 shots per game, combined with Lincoln's 5 corners and 10 shots, point to sustained attacking pressure and territorial control in phases. Lincoln's higher average of yellow cards suggests a physical approach that may lead to set-piece opportunities and interruptions.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Lincoln1
Avg goals scored
Portsmouth1
Lincoln2
Avg goals conceded
Portsmouth3
Lincoln100%
BTTS rate
Portsmouth100%
Lincoln100%
Over 2.5 goals
Portsmouth100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 88%
1.3
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.73
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 44%
3.4
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 28%
2
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%
1.8
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Both Lincoln and Portsmouth have recorded 100% BTTS and Over 2.5 rates this season, indicating a strong trend for matches with multiple goals and goals from both sides. The attacking styles and defensive lapses support expectations of an open game with goals at both ends.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.73
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Lincoln Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.98
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Lincoln to WinBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.4
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.8
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Portsmouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 36%
2.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 28%
3.4
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The Over 2.5 Goals market is priced attractively at around 2.0 , reflecting a 50% implied chance versus the model's 78% probability. This positive suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a high-scoring game given both teams' offensive output and defensive issues.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Lincoln

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
15 Aug 2026A Middlesbrough1-2

Portsmouth

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
15 Aug 2026H QPR1-3
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 77% vs implied 71% · edge +5.1 pts
1.4
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Lincoln Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.98
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Lincoln to WinBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.4
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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.53
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Portsmouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 36%
2.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 28%
3.4
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Portsmouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.82
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Recent form data shows both teams have been involved in matches with over 2.5 goals and BTTS outcomes consistently, reinforcing the expectation of an open game. Both sides have struggled defensively, conceding multiple goals, which aligns with the high-scoring trend.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Lincoln wins
2Draws
7Portsmouth wins
27 Apr 2024Lincoln v Portsmouth0-2
23 Sep 2023Portsmouth v Lincoln2-1
18 Feb 2023Lincoln v Portsmouth0-0
06 Aug 2022Portsmouth v Lincoln0-0
15 Apr 2022Portsmouth v Lincoln3-2
23 Nov 2021Lincoln v Portsmouth0-3
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.73
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Lincoln to WinBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.4
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Portsmouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 36%
2.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 28%
3.4
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The ten previous meetings between Lincoln and Portsmouth have averaged just over two goals per game, providing a historical baseline for moderate scoring. While not overwhelmingly high, this supports the expectation of multiple goals, especially when combined with current season attacking and defensive trends.
Season team stats

Championship

Lincoln1
Played
Portsmouth1
Lincoln1
Avg goals for
Portsmouth1
Lincoln2
Avg goals against
Portsmouth3
Lincoln0
Clean sheets
Portsmouth0
Best odds for this sectionLincoln Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 58% vs implied 51% · edge +7.5 pts
1.98
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Lincoln to WinBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.4
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Portsmouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 36%
2.8
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Portsmouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.82
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Season-long statistics reveal Lincoln concedes 2 goals per game and Portsmouth averages 17 shots with 6 on target, highlighting offensive strength and defensive vulnerabilities. These figures support the likelihood of multiple goals and an open match environment.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
21Lincoln01001-1
22Portsmouth01001-2
Both teams sit near the bottom of the Championship table with zero points, increasing the urgency to attack and secure points. This pressure often leads to more open games and higher goal counts as teams prioritize offense to improve standings early in the season.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Lincoln Over 2.5
100%Portsmouth Over 2.5
2.1H2H avg goals
Over the last ten head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.1, indicating a moderate scoring trend. Combined with recent season data showing 100% Over 2.5 rates for both teams, the trend suggests a continued pattern of goal-rich encounters in this fixture.

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