Pride Park · Referee J. Smith · Analysis updated 22:30 UTC
Derby vs Lincoln Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.30 expected goals for Derby and 1.10 for Lincoln, a combined total of 2.40. That distribution gives Derby the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 43% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
68.4% probability
Expected goals
1.30 – 1.10
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Derby home form
2 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Lincoln away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 3 of the last 6 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
68%
Double chance 12
73%
Double chance X2
59%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–113.0%
- 1–011.8%
- 0–110.0%
- 0–09.1%
- 2–18.4%
Recent form
Derby
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Wrexham · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Burnley · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-12T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Birmingham · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs West Brom · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs West Ham · 0-3 (L)
Lincoln
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield Utd · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Swansea · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Bristol City · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Preston · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Bournemouth · 0-4 (L)
Head-to-head
- 2026-08-08T14:00:00.000Z · Derby 1-2 Lincoln (League Cup)
- 2024-01-20T15:00:00.000Z · Derby 0-0 Lincoln (League One)
- 2023-12-21T19:45:00.000Z · Derby 3-1 Lincoln (League One)
- 2023-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · Derby 2-0 Lincoln (EFL Trophy)
- 2023-02-14T19:45:00.000Z · Derby 1-1 Lincoln (League One)
- 2022-09-13T18:45:00.000Z · Derby 0-2 Lincoln (League One)
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 68.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 49% and over 2.5 goals at 43%.
A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
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.