Main prediction: Lincoln City to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Lincoln City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Lincoln City host Portsmouth this 22/08 (Saturday), at Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium), at 12:30, in another chapter of the English Championship.
In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Lincoln City have won 4 time(s). Portsmouth have won 1. Lincoln City are the favourites with a 38% chance according to the bookmakers.
See the prediction Lincoln City vs Portsmouth, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
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Overview Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
Lincoln City are favourites, with a 38% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited win are at 3.03 and a draw at 7.5.
In the English Championship, Lincoln City have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Adam Reach leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Portsmouth have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, with Terry Devlin as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Lincoln City and Portsmouth
In 10 clashes, Portsmouth have the advantage over Lincoln City: 7 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/04/2024, in the EFL League One, the match score was: Lincoln City 0-2 Portsmouth.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Lincoln City: current form
Lincoln City have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Adam Reach (1 goal(s))
Portsmouth: current form
Meanwhile, Portsmouth have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Terry Devlin (1 goal(s))
Lincoln City vs Portsmouth key players
In the EFL Championship, Adam Reach carries Lincoln City Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Tendayi Darikwa, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Recco Hackett-Fairchild has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Terry Devlin is the name that frightens the most for Pompey with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Ebou Adams leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Adrian Segečić has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Lincoln City vs Portsmouth statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Lincoln City have an average of 10 corners and 2 cards per match. Portsmouth have 9 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth in the table below.
Lincoln City
England - Championship
Portsmouth
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More tips for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
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Correct score prediction for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
The favoritism in the odds points to Lincoln City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Lincoln City 1-0 Portsmouth. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
Check out where to watch the live match between Portsmouth and Lincoln City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Lincoln City and Portsmouth
The line-ups for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Lincoln City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
George Wickens
Goalkeeper
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2
Tendayi Darikwa
Defender
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3
Adam Reach
Defender
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6
Ryley Towler
Defender
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14
Conor McGrandles
Midfielder
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16
Dom Jeffries
Midfielder
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18
Ben House
Forward
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22
Thomas Hamer
Defender
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24
Ivan Varfolomieiev
Midfielder
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25
Deji Elerewe
Defender
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34
Freddie Draper
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nicolas Schmid
Goalkeeper
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5
Regan Poole
Defender
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6
Conor Shaughnessy
Defender
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9
Colby Bishop
Forward
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10
Adrian Segečić
Forward
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11
Abu Kamara
Forward
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19
Rocco Robert Shein
Midfielder
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22
Zak Swanson
Defender
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24
Terry Devlin
Defender
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28
Luke Brooke-Smith
Midfielder
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38
Ebou Adams
Midfielder
The Portsmouth starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
Match: Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 22/08/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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