Championship· Regular Season - 13· LNER stadium
Lincoln
Birmingham31 Oct
Lincoln vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.80
Expected goals
1.0 - 1.9
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More Lincoln vs Birmingham tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Birmingham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| X2Birmingham or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Lincoln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.48 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XLincoln or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 2Birmingham to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Birmingham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.07 | - |
| 1Lincoln to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Lincoln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.20 | - |
Lincoln vs Birmingham preview & analysis
Match preview
Lincoln host Birmingham in the Championship (Regular Season - 13) at LNER stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Lincoln are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to West Ham 0-6 at home. They're 18th in the table with 11 points from 10 games. Birmingham arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Preston 4-0 at home. They're 4th in the table with 17 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 3 meetings between these sides, Lincoln have won 0, Birmingham have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Birmingham narrow favourites: Lincoln 17%, draw 41%, Birmingham 42%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.0 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 55% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Lincoln 0-1 Birmingham.
Recent form
Lincoln- 14 OctHWest Ham0-6
- 10 OctASheffield Utd0-3
- 19 SeptHSwansea1-2
- 15 SeptABristol City1-0
- 12 SeptAPreston1-0
Birmingham- 13 OctHPreston4-0
- 10 OctAWest Brom1-0
- 19 SeptHMiddlesbrough2-2
- 12 SeptADerby2-1
- 9 SeptANorwich1-2
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 |  QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 16 |  Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 |  Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
Lincoln vs Birmingham: FAQ
What is the Lincoln vs Birmingham prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Lincoln 0-1 Birmingham.
Who is the favourite to win Lincoln vs Birmingham?
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Birmingham are favourites. Our model gives Lincoln a 17% chance of winning, Birmingham 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Lincoln vs Birmingham?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Lincoln vs Birmingham kick off?
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Lincoln vs Birmingham kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at LNER stadium, Lincoln.
