Middlesbrough FC — Lincoln City: Win probabilities, 15.08.2026
Final result
Win probabilities
Outcome probabilities after removing the bookmaker margin
Markets
All calculated markets
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | 1X | 86.9% |
| 12 | 81.5% | |
| X2 | 31.6% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes/No | 49.3% / 50.7% |
| Totals 0.5 | Over/Under | 95.2% / 4.8% |
| Totals 1.5 | Over/Under | 79.6% / 20.4% |
| Totals 2.5 | Over/Under | 57.3% / 42.7% |
| Totals 3.5 | Over/Under | 34.9% / 65.1% |
| Totals 4.5 | Over/Under | 18.2% / 81.8% |
| Totals 5.5 | Over/Under | 8.2% / 91.8% |
Score probability heatmap
Home goals run vertically; away goals run horizontally
Match preview
Middlesbrough FC go into this Championship meeting with a clear home advantage in the overall assessment, although the confidence level is moderate rather than absolute. The hosts are judged to be clearly stronger than Lincoln City, suggesting that Middlesbrough FC should control more of the match and create the more consistent attacking threat. The expected pattern is a medium-scoring contest rather than an especially open game.
Lincoln City still have a credible route into the match, particularly if they can remain compact and make efficient use of their opportunities. Whether both teams score is considered finely balanced, so the visitors cannot be ruled out from contributing to the contest. The most plausible scorelines point toward a narrow or controlled Middlesbrough FC victory, with Lincoln City likely to keep the margin relatively close if they defend with discipline.
What matters before kick-off
Carabao Cup results
Middlesbrough and Lincoln City both enter the match following wins in the Carabao Cup first round, with Middlesbrough beating Wrexham 1-0 and Lincoln City securing a 2-1 victory over Derby County.
Rare head-to-head encounter
This fixture marks a rare competitive meeting between Middlesbrough and Lincoln City, with their previous official match played back in April 1961.
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