Lincoln and Portsmouth face each other in Championship round two, with both sides looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats. As the Imps produced a promising display in their opener, we predict a 2-1 home win. Lincoln suffered a late 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough despite putting up a strong fight and registering 10 shots. The Imps have won 80% of their last 10 matches and boast a perfect 100% home win rate during that period, scoring 2.50 goals per game. Sonny Bradley and Adam Jackson are both sidelined with injuries.
Portsmouth, meanwhile, were beaten 3-1 by QPR after struggling defensively. The visitors have won 40% of their last 10 games, but have conceded 1.80 goals per match away from home. Their problems are further compounded by a lengthy injury list, with eight players currently unavailable. Lincoln's impressive home form makes them the more convincing side on paper, while Portsmouth will need a major improvement at the back to avoid another defeat.
As Lincoln have won all four of their last home matches and average 2.50 goals per game there, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Lincoln Over 1.5 and Over 1.5 goals total (60% H2H).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Lincoln vs Portsmouth prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lincoln 2 - 1 Portsmouth
Lincoln vs Portsmouth Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 850 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: James Collins @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: James Collins @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Ryley Towler @ 187 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portsmouth +1.5 @ -500 Odds
- European Handicap: Portsmouth +2 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lincoln City to Win @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lincoln City to Win/Lincoln City to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lincoln City - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferLincoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwdwwwwl | 2.50 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wdwwwl | 2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.50 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.50 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.64 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.52 | 1.21 |
Portsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwlwddll | 1.50 |
| Home | dwwdl | 1.60 |
| Away | wlwdl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.60 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.14 | 1.41 | 0.87 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.41 | 1.57 |
Lincoln vs Portsmouth Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lincoln (10%)
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Portsmouth (70%)
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