Lincoln City vs Portsmouth: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 22/08
England - EFL Championship
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 39% 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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Confidence
60%
Last updated: 22-08-2026
Overview Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
Lincoln City are favourites, with a 39% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited win are at 3.279 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))
- 24/10/2026Lincoln CityBurnleyW4124/10/2026ChampionshipLincoln City
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Burnley4 - 1W - 17/10/2026MillwallLincoln CityD2217/10/2026ChampionshipMillwall
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Lincoln City2 - 2D - 14/10/2026Lincoln CityWest HamL0614/10/2026ChampionshipLincoln City
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West Ham0 - 6L - 10/10/2026Sheffield UnitedLincoln CityL3010/10/2026ChampionshipSheffield United
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Lincoln City3 - 0L - 19/09/2026Lincoln CitySwansea CityL1219/09/2026ChampionshipLincoln City
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Swansea City1 - 2L
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))
- 24/10/2026PortsmouthMillwallW2124/10/2026ChampionshipPortsmouth
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Millwall2 - 1W - 20/10/2026WolverhamptonPortsmouthD1120/10/2026ChampionshipWolverhampton
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Portsmouth1 - 1D - 17/10/2026Norwich CityPortsmouthW0117/10/2026ChampionshipNorwich City
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Portsmouth0 - 1W - 14/10/2026PortsmouthSheffield UnitedW3214/10/2026ChampionshipPortsmouth
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Sheffield United3 - 2W - 11/10/2026SouthamptonPortsmouthL1011/10/2026ChampionshipSouthampton
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Portsmouth1 - 0L
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
Home
Portsmouth
Away
Points & Results
- PPG00
- 0%Wins0%
- 100%First to Score100%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game11
- Conceded/game23
- xG0.090.98
- xGA1.480.52
Trends
- 100%Both Score100%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Lincoln City vs Portsmouth
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Our prediction is: Lincoln City to win
Lincoln City to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against Portsmouth. Lincoln City's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.
And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.
Our prediction is: Portsmouth to win the 1st half
Portsmouth is a tough opponent to face, particularly away from home. They have enough dangerous attacking weapons to deal some damage up front, while the defence is quite solid as well.
It would not be a shock if they come in and give their hosts Lincoln City a bit of a scare in the early going.
That is why we recommend taking Portsmouth to win the first half.
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
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited line-up
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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