Preston vs Lincoln Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.13 expected goals for Preston and 1.53 for Lincoln, a combined total of 2.65. That distribution gives Lincoln the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% 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

Lincoln win

46.5% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.13 – 1.53

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.

Preston home form
3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Lincoln away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Lincoln to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 28% / 26% / 47% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.13 goals for Preston and 1.53 for Lincoln, a combined 2.65 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Preston win28%

Draw26%

Lincoln win47%

Double chance 1X

54%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

72%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%

Over 2.5 goals49%

Over 3.5 goals28%

Both teams to score53%

Correct score

1–112.1%
0–110.8%
1–29.2%
0–28.2%
1–07.9%

Recent form

Preston

2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Millwall · 0-1 (L)
2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs QPR · 2-2 (D)
2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Lincoln · 0-1 (L)
2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Watford · 1-2 (L)
2026-09-05T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn · 2-1 (W)

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

2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · Preston 0-1 Lincoln (Championship)
2024-07-12T09:00:00.000Z · Preston 0-1 Lincoln (Friendlies Clubs)

Championship table

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Swansea	10	7	2	1	9	23
2	Middlesbrough	10	6	3	1	6	21
3	Birmingham	10	4	5	1	6	17
4	West Brom	10	5	2	3	2	17
5	West Ham	9	4	4	1	11	16
6	Stoke City	10	5	1	4	1	16
7	Blackburn	10	4	3	3	2	15
8	QPR	9	3	5	1	3	14
9	Wolves	9	4	2	3	2	14
10	Millwall	10	4	2	4	0	14
11	Bristol City	10	4	2	4	-2	14
12	Charlton	10	3	5	2	-3	14
13	Southampton	9	5	2	2	10	13
14	Bolton	10	4	1	5	-3	13
15	Sheffield Utd	9	3	3	3	1	12
16	Wrexham	10	2	5	3	-4	11
17	Lincoln	9	3	2	4	-4	11
18	Cardiff	10	2	4	4	1	10
19	Norwich	9	3	0	6	-2	9
20	Portsmouth	8	2	2	4	-2	8
21	Burnley	10	1	5	4	-4	8
22	Watford	10	2	2	6	-11	8
23	Derby	9	1	3	5	-7	6
24	Preston	10	1	1	8	-12	4

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Lincoln win, at 46.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 53% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.

A 47% 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.

Methodology Results Log

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.