Championship· Regular Season - 14· Vicarage Road
Watford
Lincoln3 Nov
Watford vs Lincoln Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.66
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.8
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More Watford vs Lincoln tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Lincoln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Lincoln or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Watford +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.40 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| 1XWatford or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Lincoln to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Lincoln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.53 | - |
| 1Watford to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Watford -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.10 | - |
Watford vs Lincoln preview & analysis
Match preview
Watford host Lincoln in the Championship (Regular Season - 14) at Vicarage Road on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Watford are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 13. Most recently they lost to Cardiff 1-5 away. They're 22nd in the table with 8 points from 10 games. 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.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Lincoln narrow favourites: Watford 23%, draw 38%, Lincoln 39%. We expect around 3.1 goals (1.3 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Watford 1-2 Lincoln.
Recent form
Watford- 13 OctACardiff1-5
- 10 OctHBurnley0-4
- 18 SeptABristol City0-1
- 12 SeptHStoke City1-2
- 8 SeptHPreston2-1
Lincoln- 14 OctHWest Ham0-6
- 10 OctASheffield Utd0-3
- 19 SeptHSwansea1-2
- 15 SeptABristol City1-0
- 12 SeptAPreston1-0
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 |
| 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 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 |  Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Watford vs Lincoln: FAQ
What is the Watford vs Lincoln prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Watford 1-2 Lincoln.
Who is the favourite to win Watford vs Lincoln?
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Lincoln are favourites. Our model gives Watford a 23% chance of winning, Lincoln 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Watford vs Lincoln?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Watford vs Lincoln kick off?
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Watford vs Lincoln kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at Vicarage Road, Watford.
