England · Championship · Matchweek 2715:00

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Saturday, 23 January 2027

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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

Low confidenceLow data42/100

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)

Birmingham win46%
Draw26%
Lincoln win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score50%

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

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1QPR110023
2Millwall110023
3Bolton110013
4Middlesbrough110013
5Charlton110013
6Watford110013
7West Brom110013
8Swansea110013
9Blackburn101001
10West Ham101001
11Burnley101001
12Wolves101001
13Birmingham101001
14Sheffield Utd101001
15Cardiff000000
16Wrexham000000
17Derby1001-10
18Norwich1001-10
19Preston1001-10
20Stoke City1001-10
21Lincoln1001-10
22Portsmouth1001-20
23Bristol City1001-20
24Southampton1001-1

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.