Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Championship Predictions
We head to the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, where Middlesbrough will be playing host to Lincoln City in the EFL Championship. Boro had the second-best defensive home record last season, which sees us leaning toward a low-scoring outcome here as our match prediction.
Middlesbrough finished fifth in the league standings last season. They reached the final of the Playoffs after Southampton were disqualified, but lost to Hull City 1-0 at Wembley.
Boro failed to win any of their three pre-season matches, drawing two and losing one, but they kicked off the season on a positive note, beating Wrexham in the EFL Cup 1-0 last weekend.
The hosts had the fifth-best home record in the Championship last season (W12 D6 L5) and conceded just 18 goals in 23 matches at this venue.
Meanwhile, Lincoln City’s rise over the past few years has been incredible, and after winning League One last season, they are now set to return to the Championship for the first time in 65 years.
The Imps played five matches in pre-season and recorded two wins and three defeats. However, they were impressive last week when they beat Derby 2-1 in the first round of the EFL Cup.
The visitors went unbeaten in their final 14 away league games last season (W10 D4) and scored two or more goals in 12 matches during that period.
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Middlesbrough v Lincoln City Best Betting Odds
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1.34 | 5.2 | 8.2 |
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1.33 | 4.95 | 8.8 |
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1.33 | 4.95 | 8.8 |
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1.33 | 4.95 | 8.8 |
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1.33 | 4.95 | 8.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Middlesbrough and Lincoln City?
Our prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City match is: under 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 15/08/2026 between Middlesbrough and Lincoln City in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.47% for a win of Middlesbrough against Lincoln City with odds of 1.36 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City is 16.95% with odds of 5.5 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.57% chance ⭐ for a win of Lincoln City vs Middlesbrough with odds of 9.65 at Betsson.
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City Form
Middlesbrough and Lincoln City Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2026 - Championship
12 May 2026 - Championship
9 May 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 May 2026 - Championship
25 Apr 2026 - Championship
22 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2026 - Championship
12 May 2026 - Championship
2 May 2026 - Championship
19 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - League One
11 Apr 2026 - League One
3 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
14 Mar 2026 - League One
28 Feb 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Players list
S. Brynn
DefenderN. Borges
C. Brittain
L. Ayling
M. Arfsten
A. Malanda
MidfielderS. Berhalter
L. Castledine
ForwardM. Whittaker
J. Sarmiento
W. Lankshear
G. Wickens
DefenderT. Hamer
D. Elerewe
T. Darikwa
MidfielderC. McGrandles
A. Reach
D. Jefferies
V. Oleksandrovych
ForwardB. House
F. Draper
R. Street
Substitutes
J. Mclaughlin
S. Dieng
DefenderJ. Daley
G. Edmundson
J. Dede
MidfielderL. McCabe
F. Cartwright
ForwardK. Joseph
C. Ibeh
J. Gauci
J. Pardington
DefenderC. Elder
J. Honohan
A. Coubis
MidfielderR. Towler
ForwardI. Olaofe
R. Hackett-Fairchild
M. Melia
Middlesbrough - Lincoln City Key Points
- Six of Middlesbrough’s last nine competitive matches ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Middlesbrough averaged under one goal conceded per home league game last season.
- Seven of Lincoln’s last nine competitive matches ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Lincoln kept clean sheets in six of their last 10 away league games last season.
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Our Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City Prediction
Lincoln have been one of the fairytale stories of English football over the past few years, and they will be carrying solid momentum into this match after their EFL Cup victory over the Rams last weekend.
However, the Imps have a massive task at hand here, up against one of the meanest home defences in the league last season. Boro averaged under one goal conceded per home league game last term, and we feel that clear chances may be at a premium for the visitors in this match. Our Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City prediction is under 3.5 goals.
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