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Lincoln vs Portsmouth Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.77 expected goals for Lincoln and 1.31 for Portsmouth, a combined total of 3.08. That distribution gives Lincoln the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% favourite still loses or draws roughly 52% of the time.

Model pick

Lincoln to Win

48.3% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.77 – 1.31

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Lincoln win48%
Draw23%
Portsmouth win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

52%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals37%
Both teams to score61%

Correct score

  • 1–110.7%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 1–08.2%
  • 2–07.2%
  • 1–27.0%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Lincoln to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 48%, against 48% / 23% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.77 goals for Lincoln and 1.31 for Portsmouth, a combined 3.08 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 59% and both teams to score at 61%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%.

  • Model confidence

    Lincoln to Win is the headline pick at 48% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Lincoln

    Portsmouth

      Head-to-head

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