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England Championship · Matchday 14

Watford vs Lincoln

· Vicarage Road, Watford· Referee James Bell

Alin prediction Watford to win

Cblended with market odds

Predicted score 2 – 1

8% — likeliest score with our pick

Win probability
WatfordDrawLincoln
  • RiskNo edge: the market already prices this — Watford is the favourite, not a value bet.
Best market odds
Watford2.71 Draw3.46 Lincoln2.70

Price as of

Expected return at 2.71: -1.4% per unit staked

Watford vs Lincoln preview

In the Championship fixture between Watford and Lincoln, the 1X2 probabilities show Watford at 37%, Lincoln at 35%, and a draw at 27%. The most likely scoreline predicted is 2-1, with an 8% chance. Both teams to score has a 65% probability, while Over 2.5 goals stands at 63%.

Watford's recent form is L-L-W-L-L-L, while Lincoln has L-W-D-L-L-L. Watford's expected goals are 1.62, closely matched by Lincoln's 1.63. The confidence grade for this match is C, indicating some uncertainty in the predictions. Factors such as a sudden change in team form or unexpected player performances could influence the outcome.

Watford vs Lincoln: model vs market

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
SourceWatfordDrawLincoln
Model37%25%37%
Market36%28%36%
Published36%27%36%
Edge0%-1%0%

Edge = our published probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 2.71, recorded — the top price across the 10 books we record, each at its own last update. Expected return at that price: -1.4% per unit staked (published probability × price − 1).

Watford vs Lincoln odds movement

Median bookmaker price on Watford, 10 snapshots since 2026-10-30.

Opened 2.30Now 2.61 +0.31
Median 1X2 prices, first and latest snapshot
SelectionFirstLatestMove
Watford2.302.61+0.31
Draw3.453.36-0.09
Lincoln2.902.62-0.28

A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.

Watford and Lincoln expected goals

The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.

1.62Watford
1.63Lincoln
Total expected goals
3.25
Attack rating (Watford / Lincoln)
0.78 / 0.97
Defence rating (Watford / Lincoln)
1.38 / 1.43

Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.

Watford vs Lincoln score probability

Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.

01234+ 0 4.9% 5.3% 5.1% 2.8% 1.6% 1 5.3% 11.3% 8.3% 4.5% 2.6% 2 5.1% 8.3% 6.8% 3.7% 2.1% 3 2.8% 4.5% 3.7% 2.0% 1.2% 4+ 1.6% 2.6% 2.1% 1.2% 0.7%

Rows: Watford goals. Columns: Lincoln goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.

Watford vs Lincoln goals probability

Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.

Over 0.5 95%
Over 1.5 85%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 41%
Both teams to score
65%
No goals (0–0)
5%

Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.

All markets for Watford vs Lincoln

Published probability and fair odds per market
MarketSelectionProbabilityFair odds
1X2Watford36%2.75
Draw27%3.66
Lincoln36%2.76
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.563%1.59
Under 2.537%2.70
Both teams to scoreYes65%1.53
No35%2.90
Double chance1X (Watford or draw)64%1.57
12 (either side)73%1.38
X2 (draw or Lincoln)64%1.57
Handicap -1Watford win by 2+19%5.22
Push (exactly one goal)18%—

Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.

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Watford and Lincoln recent form

Watford 1W 0D 5L
Lincoln 1W 1D 4L

Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.

Home vs away this season

Watford at home

Record (W-D-L)
3-1-2
Win rate
50%
Goals for / match
1.33
Goals against / match
1.50
Clean sheets
1 of 6
  • They have won 3 of their 13 league games this season, scoring 0.9 goals per match.
  • They average 1.3 goals per game at home against 0.6 on the road.
  • They have failed to score in 5 of 13 matches.

Lincoln away

Record (W-D-L)
3-1-2
Win rate
50%
Goals for / match
1.00
Goals against / match
1.17
Clean sheets
3 of 6
  • They have won 4 of their 13 league games this season, scoring 1.1 goals per match.
  • They have kept 4 clean sheets in 13 matches.
  • They have failed to score in 3 of 13 matches.

League matches this season before kick-off: Watford at home only, Lincoln away only.

Injuries & availability

Watford absences

  • E. Bove knee injury
  • J. Ngakia thigh injury
  • K. Baah knock
  • M. Antonio inactive
  • S. Coulibaly hamstring injury

Lincoln absences

  • E. Wheatley inactive
  • M. Melia thigh injury
  • T. Darikwa knee injury

Reported injuries and suspensions from our data provider; confirmed line-ups appear about 40 minutes before kick-off.

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Before and after this match

Prediction snapshot Watford to win Predicted score 2 – 1 C Bet on Watford