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Derby vs Lincoln Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.68 expected goals for Derby and 1.30 for Lincoln, a combined total of 1.98. That distribution gives Lincoln the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 32% for over 2.5 goals and 36% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 18%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Lincoln win
51.6% probability
Expected goals
0.68 – 1.30
Model version
poisson-v2
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
1 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Lincoln away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 3 of the last 6 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
48%
Double chance 12
71%
Double chance X2
81%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–118.0%
- 0–013.9%
- 1–112.2%
- 0–211.7%
- 1–09.4%
Recent form
Derby
- 2026-10-24T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield Utd · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Stoke City · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-10-14T18:45:00.000Z · A vs QPR · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Wrexham · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Burnley · 1-1 (D)
Lincoln
- 2026-10-24T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Burnley · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-10-17T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Millwall · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-14T19:00:00.000Z · H vs West Ham · 0-6 (L)
- 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)
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)
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 25 |
| 2 | Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| 3 | West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 22 |
| 4 | Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 | Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 20 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 8 | QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 20 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 13 | Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| 15 | Lincoln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 | Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 14 |
| 18 | Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| 19 | Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 |
| 20 | Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 12 |
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Lincoln win, at 51.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 36% and over 2.5 goals at 32%.
A 52% 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.