Watford vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Nov 2026
Watford vs Lincoln Predictions
Lincoln look a nice wager to topple Watford and we can take them at -139 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
Read on for our full Watford vs Lincoln betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Watford vs Lincoln Preview
Watford host Lincoln at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 3 November.
Watford have been beaten in back-to-back Championship games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Norwich City at Carrow Road. The Hornets had 41% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Myron Boadu scoring both of the goals.
Lincoln City were beaten 3-1 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Birmingham City at LNER Stadium. Chris Cohen's team enjoyed 55% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Tom Bayliss was on the scoresheet.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Lincoln |
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 23 | -9 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 21 |  Watford |
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 12:23 | 11 |
Watford have 2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Alessio Dionisi's side have averaged 46.2% possession and 3.4 corners per game, conceding 2.0 goals and 5.7 corners from 16.8 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.
Myron Boadu is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Luca Kjerrumgaard, Jordan Zemura, Hector Kyprianou and Amin Nabizada each have 1. Iker Bravo is the top assists maker on 3.
Lincoln have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.6 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Imps average 39.0% possession, 2.9 corners taken and 7.5 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 14.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.
Mikkel Ladefoged is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Freddie Draper on 2, with Tom Bayliss and two others bagging 1. Mikkel Ladefoged and Ben House have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
If you echo our view that Lincoln can swerve defeat in this Championship encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -139. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Championship form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lincoln are available at +700 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Stephy Mavididi (Watford) can be wagered at -139 to have at least one shot on goal. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.
Ben House (Lincoln) has scored four goals in his past nine league matches away from home. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +270 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Lincoln on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market and Stephy Mavididi (Watford) to have one or more shots on target.
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Watford 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.
The draw is available at +235 if you believe that this Championship clash will finish level, with Watford at +135 and Lincoln City chalked up at +190 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.
If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Watford are -145 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Lincoln are +101 and there is money back if the game ends all square.
You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -149 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every Championship match before making a decision.
Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +600, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Watford have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Lincoln have six wins, two draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.50 | 0.90 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Lincoln Away Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.40 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 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
Watford League Stats
Lincoln League Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 10.33 corners against in the last 6 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.33 corners awarded in the last 6 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 4 of the last 6 away matches
- An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 39.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 35.33% possession in the last 6 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 6 away matches
- Top Scorers for Watford this season are Amin Nabizada (3), Luca Kjerrumgaard (2), Myron Boadu (2)
- Top Assistors for Watford this season are Iker Bravo (3), Edo Kayembe (1), Matthew Pollock (1)
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Watford vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News
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Manager: Alessio Dionisi
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10:27 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 20:5 | 19 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17:9 | 17 |
| 3 | Swansea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:3 | 14 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 14 |
| 5 | Stoke | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12:6 | 13 |
| 6 | Cardiff | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13:6 | 12 |
| 7 | Blackburn | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 8 | QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:5 | 11 |
| 9 | Millwall | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15:9 | 11 |
| 10 | West Brom | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 11 |
| 12 | West Ham | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18:11 | 10 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 10 |
| 15 | Watford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 16 | Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Charlton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 9 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Bolton | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9:15 | 6 |
| 21 | Burnley | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8:10 | 5 |
| 22 | Lincoln | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8:16 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 24 | Derby | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:10 | 2 |
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