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
| Source | Watford | Draw | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 37% | 25% | 37% |
| Market | 36% | 28% | 36% |
| Published | 36% | 27% | 36% |
| Edge | 0% | -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.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 2.30 | 2.61 | +0.31 |
| Draw | 3.45 | 3.36 | -0.09 |
| Lincoln | 2.90 | 2.62 | -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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Watford | 36% | 2.75 |
| Draw | 27% | 3.66 | |
| Lincoln | 36% | 2.76 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 63% | 1.59 |
| Under 2.5 | 37% | 2.70 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 65% | 1.53 |
| No | 35% | 2.90 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Watford or draw) | 64% | 1.57 |
| 12 (either side) | 73% | 1.38 | |
| X2 (draw or Lincoln) | 64% | 1.57 | |
| Handicap -1 | Watford 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
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
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E. Bove
knee injury
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J. Ngakia
thigh injury
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K. Baah
knock
- M. Antonio inactive
- S. Coulibaly hamstring injury
Lincoln absences
- E. Wheatley inactive
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M. Melia
thigh injury
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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
- Watford, previous: Norwich v Watford analysis
- Watford, next: Watford – Middlesbrough, 2026-11-07
- Lincoln, previous: Lincoln vs Birmingham prediction
- Lincoln, next: QPR vs Lincoln: odds and pick