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Birmingham vs Lincoln Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.44 expected goals for Birmingham and 1.06 for Lincoln, a combined total of 2.50. That distribution gives Birmingham the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Birmingham win
45.9% probability
Expected goals
1.44 – 1.06
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
72%
Double chance 12
74%
Double chance X2
54%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–112.5%
- 1–011.8%
- 2–19.0%
- 0–18.7%
- 2–08.5%
Why the model likes this
Birmingham home form
10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Lincoln away threat
Scored in 7 of their last 8 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Birmingham to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 26% / 28% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.44 goals for Birmingham and 1.06 for Lincoln, a combined 2.50 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Recent form
Birmingham
- 2026-08-15T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield Utd · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-08T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Swansea · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-07-31T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Barcelona · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-07-25T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Crewe · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-07-22T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Burton Albion · 1-0 (W)
Lincoln
- 2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Middlesbrough · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-08-08T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Derby · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-01T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Barnsley · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-08-01T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Doncaster · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-07-28T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Grimsby · 1-5 (L)
Head-to-head
- 2025-03-08T15:00:00.000Z · Birmingham 1-0 Lincoln (League One)
- 2025-01-11T12:00:00.000Z · Birmingham 2-1 Lincoln (FA Cup)
- 2024-10-19T14:00:00.000Z · Birmingham 3-1 Lincoln (League One)
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QPR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Swansea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Wolves | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Stoke City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.