Middlesbrough vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Aug 2026
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln Predictions
We’re liking the look of Lincoln +1.5 for the Asian Handicap at odds of -116. This means securing a payout for a win, draw or single goal loss against Middlesbrough and one of those outcomes can happen.
Read our in-depth Middlesbrough vs Lincoln betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln Preview
Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough go head-to-head with newcomers Lincoln at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 15 August.
After finishing fifth in the Championship regular season, Middlesbrough's promotion hopes ended in heartbreak with a 1-0 defeat to Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley. The Teesside club dominated possession with 68% of the ball but failed to register a single shot on target.
Middlesbrough started the new season with a 1-0 home win over Wrexham in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Lincoln City enjoyed a superb League One campaign last season, storming to the title and promotion with 103 points from 46 matches, 12 points clear of second-placed Cardiff City. The Imps rounded off the season with a 2-0 away win over Port Vale at Vale Park.
In the last outing, Lincoln won 2-1 when visiting Derby County in the first round of the EFL Cup.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Middlesbrough |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 16 |  Lincoln |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 5:6 | 8 |
Confirmed Lineups
Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Radek Vitek (GK), Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, Neto Borges, Abdoulaye Kante, Sebastian Berhalter, Morgan Whittaker, Leo Castledine, Will Lankshear, Kyle Joseph.
Lincoln confirmed lineup (5-3-2): George Wickens (GK), Thomas Hamer, Deji Elerewe, Ryley Towler, Tendayi Darikwa, Adam Reach, Dom Jefferies, Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Freddie Draper, Ben House.
Main Match Prediction
The logical play is Lincoln +1.5 at odds of -116. We’re expecting them to compete well in this Championship game and the Asian Handicap option means that we land a nice payout if this wager wins.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Championship team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 53.8% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
There are options to buy and sell goals and effectively choose the Asian Handicap line which makes the most appeal. It all comes down to how safe or risky you want to play things.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lincoln
Middlesbrough are available at +575 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Ben House (Lincoln) can be backed at +185 to finish with at least one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) has found the net in his past two Championship games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of -105.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Lincoln with the +1.5 Asian Handicap, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market as well as Ben House (Lincoln) to have one or more shots on target.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. Many bettors like to create a personalised bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Middlesbrough are regarded as having a 67% chance of winning this Championship clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -200. If you’re searching for a different slant, Lincoln City are available at +500.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Middlesbrough at -104, go for Lincoln at +460 or take the draw at +128.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.
There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Championship coupon and we recommend visiting the best betting sites to find the football wager that matches your view on the game.
You will find Tommy Conway at +290 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get -105 that he finds the net at anytime.
Stats: Championship matches only
Middlesbrough have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Lincoln are unbeaten over their previous ten games on the road. Chris Cohen's team have clocked up eight wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.60.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.10 | 1.40 | 0.70 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
| Lincoln Away Stats |
8-2-0 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Middlesbrough League Stats
Lincoln League Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Middlesbrough vs Lincoln, check the team news first. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Middlesbrough Substitutes
- 5Alfie Jones
- 8Riley McGree
- 14Myles Peart-Harris
- 16Jeremy Sarmiento
- 17Max Arfsten
- 25George Edmundson
- 31Solomon Brynn
- 44Cruz Ibeh
- 46Finlay Cartwright
Lincoln Substitutes
- 4Andrei Coubis
- 7Reeco Hackett
- 8Tom Bayliss
- 10Mason Melia
- 17Robert Street
- 19Tanto Olaofe
- 20Callum Elder
- 23Joshua Honohan
- 46Joe Gauci
Previous Middlesbrough Lineups
Previous Lincoln Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Middlesbrough Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Kim Hellberg
Lincoln Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20:9 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 3 | West Brom | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 5 | QPR | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 6 | Charlton | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 12 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Southampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 10 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 10 | Stoke | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 12 | Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 13 | Millwall | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackburn | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 20 | Bolton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8:16 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 5 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 6 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 7 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 9 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 11 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 14 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 16 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 20 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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