Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 15/08
England - EFL Championship
Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Middlesbrough
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Middlesbrough, but the English Championship hasn't started yet.
That changes this Saturday, 15/08, at 15:00, at Riverside Stadium. The opponent for the opening match is Lincoln City.
Middlesbrough arrive at the league opener with 23 win(s) and 75 goals this season. Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 37 win(s) and 105 goals. Middlesbrough have a 71% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 2.00
Confidence
63%
Last updated: 15-08-2026
Overview Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Middlesbrough are strong favourites, with odds of just 1.4 and a 71% chance of winning. The odds for a Lincoln City Football Club Limited win are at 11.765 and a draw at 5.6.
Middlesbrough and Lincoln City have not yet played any matches in the EFL Championship.
Head-to-head between Middlesbrough and Lincoln City
Middlesbrough and Lincoln City have never faced each other in any official competition. This will be the first head-to-head clash between the teams.
Middlesbrough arrive for this unprecedented clash with 23 win(s), 15 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s) this season, scoring 75 goals (1.44 per match).
Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 37 win(s), 11 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 105 goals scored (1.91 per match).
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Middlesbrough: current form
Middlesbrough have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, but have played 52 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the English Championship:
23 win(s), 15 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)
75 goals scored (1.44 per match)
Top scorer: Morgan Whittaker (14 goal(s))
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Millwall2 - 2D
Lincoln City: current form
On the other side, Lincoln City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship 2026/27, but have played 55 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
37 win(s), 11 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
105 goals scored (1.91 per match)
Top scorer: Recco Hackett-Fairchild (11 goal(s))
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Lincoln City0 - 1W
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City key players
Middlesbrough have not yet taken to the pitch in the EFL Championship, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Morgan Whittaker is already leading the way with 14 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Lincoln City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Recco Hackett-Fairchild already has 11 goal(s).
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City statistics in the EFL Championship
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City already show something. Middlesbrough have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Lincoln City have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City in the table below.
Middlesbrough
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Lincoln City
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Points & Results
- PPG00
- 0%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
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- Conceded/game00
- xG00
- xGA00
Trends
- 0%Both Score0%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City in the EFL Championship:
Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners
According to our projections for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City, this is a match where we can find a good deal of value in the corner market.
With little offensive action anticipated from the two sides, our best tip is to take the under on 9.5 corners. That means 9 total corners or fewer throughout the match will win the bet.
Our prediction is: Lincoln City win or draw
Even though Lincoln City will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Lincoln City to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.
Lincoln City does have its share of flaws, but Middlesbrough has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Lincoln City.
Correct score prediction for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Both teams rarely concede goals. Middlesbrough hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Middlesbrough 1-0 Lincoln City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Check out where to watch the live match between Lincoln City and Middlesbrough:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Middlesbrough and Lincoln City
The line-ups for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City 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.
Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Lincoln City Football Club Limited line-up
The Lincoln City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Match: Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 15/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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