Middlesbrough favoured (57%) Key factors: • The model expects Middlesbrough to create significantly more chances (1.9 xG vs 1.0 xG). • Playing at home is a factor in Middlesbrough's favour. • Middlesbrough have a solid attacking output. • Lincoln City FC are missing key attacker James Collins (Cruciate ligament surgery). • Middlesbrough have had a long break of 105 days and may take time to find their rhythm. Most likely scoreline: 1-1.