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Championship — Matchday 2
Lincoln City FC
vs
Portsmouth
Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 11:30 UTC
1X2
47.8%
27.7%
24.5%
Lincoln City FC 47.8%
Draw 27.7%
Portsmouth 24.5%
Over/Under 2.5
50.4%
49.7%
Over 2.5 50.4%
Under 2.5 49.7%
BTTS
54.3%
45.7%
Both Score 54.3%
No 45.7%
Model Reasoning
Lincoln City FC favoured (48%) Key factors: • The model expects Lincoln City FC to create significantly more chances (1.6 xG vs 1.1 xG). • Portsmouth's defence is depleted with 2 defender(s) missing. • Playing at home is a factor in Lincoln City FC's favour. • Portsmouth have been solid recently, winning 3 of their last 5. • Lincoln City FC are without key attacker James Collins (Cruciate ligament surgery). Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Portsmouth
W W L W D
Squad News
Lincoln City FC
  • Injured James Collins Attacker · Cruciate ligament surgery
  • Injured Josh Honohan Defender · unknown injury
Portsmouth
  • Injured Jacob Farrell Defender · Groin injury
  • Injured Márk Kosznovszky Midfielder · Knee injury
  • Injured Zak Swanson Defender · unknown injury