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Lincoln City vs Birmingham City prediction

Lincoln CityHome31%to win
1.01 : 1.13expected goalsDraw 31%
Birmingham CityAway37%to win
Shujaa safe tipUnder 3.5 goals1.25

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip80%
Under 3.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.252 units
Bold tip14%
Correct score 1-1Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 7.031 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Lincoln City vs Birmingham City is Birmingham City to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.25.

Lincoln City rest between games-3%Birmingham rest between games-3%Lincoln City league table-2%Birmingham league table+2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Lincoln CityLWWLD
  • Lv Swansea City1-2
  • Wat Bristol City1-0
  • Wat Preston North End1-0
  • Lat AFC Bournemouth0-4
  • Dv Southampton1-1
Birmingham CityDWLDD
  • Dv Middlesbrough2-2
  • Wat Derby County2-1
  • Lat Norwich City1-2
  • Dv Wolverhampton Wanderers2-2
  • Dv Southampton1-1

In numbers, Lincoln City red and Birmingham green

1.4Points per game1.4
1.2Goals scored per game1.3
1.3Goals conceded per game1.3
31%Clean sheets20%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
Lincoln CityBirmingham
13Games played20
5Wins7
3Draws8
5Losses5
15Goals scored25
17Goals conceded26
1.2Scored per game1.3
1.3Conceded per game1.3
0W 2D 3LHome record4W 5D 2L
5W 1D 2LAway record3W 3D 3L
31%Clean sheets20%
62%Both teams scored70%
54%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
18. Lincoln City11335-10121.09
4. Birmingham City11551+9201.82

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Lincoln City
  • Freddie Draper
    Freddie DraperTop scorer · F
    2 goals
  • Ben House
    Ben HouseMost assists · F
    1 assists
  • George Wickens
    George WickensKeeper · G
    39 saves
Birmingham City
  • August Priske
    August PriskeTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • Patrick Roberts
    Patrick RobertsMost assists · M
    3 assists
  • James Beadle
    James BeadleKeeper · G
    28 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals64%1.57
Over 2.5 goals36%2.77
Over 3.5 goals17%5.93
Both teams to score44%2.28
Lincoln City or draw63%1.60
Birmingham or draw69%1.46
Lincoln City win and over 2.514%7.01
Birmingham win and over 2.517%5.73

Most likely scores

1-114.2%
0-012.6%
0-112.5%
1-011.1%
1-27.6%

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Where to bet on Lincoln City v Birmingham

Our top pick is Under 3.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Lincoln City vs Birmingham City: Birmingham City shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Lincoln City 31%, the draw 31% and Birmingham City 37%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Lincoln City took 7 points from their last 5 games and Birmingham City took 6 from 5. Lincoln City come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Lincoln City won 0 of their last 5 games at home. Birmingham City won 3 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Lincoln City score 1.2 goals a game and let in 1.3. Birmingham City score 1.3 and let in 1.3. Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 of Lincoln City games and 10 of Birmingham City games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 80% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Lincoln City form

Lincoln City have 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 13 games, with 15 goals scored and 17 conceded. At home they have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, D, newest first.

Birmingham City form

Birmingham City have 7 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, D, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect Lincoln City to score about 1.0 goals and Birmingham City about 1.1. That points to Birmingham City to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.25. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 7.03.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Lincoln City vs Birmingham City?

Our prediction for Lincoln City vs Birmingham City is Birmingham City to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.25.

What is the score prediction for Lincoln City vs Birmingham City?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 0-0 and 0-1. We expect Lincoln City to score 1.0 goals and Birmingham City 1.1.

Will both teams score in Lincoln City vs Birmingham City?

Both teams to score has a 44% chance. Both sides scored in 8 of Lincoln City last 13 games and 14 of Birmingham City last 20.

How are Lincoln City playing?

Lincoln City have 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 13 games, with 15 goals scored and 17 conceded. At home they have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, D, newest first.

How are Birmingham City playing?

Birmingham City have 7 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, D, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for Lincoln City vs Birmingham City?

Under 3.5 goals at 1.25, with a 80% chance.

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