Championship
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
The Championship gets going for Middlesbrough and Lincoln City on 15/08 (Saturday) at Riverside Stadium, kicking off at 15:00 (UK time).
With the campaign just starting, form is thin and squads are still settling, which tends to widen the margins the bookmakers work with.
Take a look at our Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City prediction before you decide.
Our verdict on Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Two teams yet to play in this Championship, and no recent record between them — this is about as much of a blank page as a fixture gets. We have leaned on squad quality and how each side signed off last term to reach a call.
Here is the market we are backing:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Middlesbrough the side to beat, with roughly 71% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Middlesbrough: the picture so far
Middlesbrough have not yet appeared in this Championship, though they carry 1 match(es) from other fixtures this season. The numbers:
Season to date, all competitions
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
1 goals for, at 1 per game
0 goals against, at 0 per game
Players to watch for Boro
Leading scorer: Will Lankshear, 1 goal(s)
Most assists: Sebastian Berhalter, 1 assists
Recent results — Boro
07/08/2026 15:00
23/05/2026 10:30
12/05/2026 15:00
09/05/2026 07:30
02/05/2026 07:30
Lincoln City: the picture so far
Lincoln City are yet to feature in this Championship, but they bring 1 match(es) from elsewhere this season.
Where The Imps stand:
Season to date, all competitions
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
2 goals for, at 2 per game
1 goals against, at 1 per game
Players to watch for The Imps
Leading scorer: Ben House, 1 goals
Most assists: Freddie Draper, 1 assists
Recent results — The Imps
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
21/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head
Middlesbrough and Lincoln City have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Middlesbrough to Win
Backing Middlesbrough to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Lincoln City, Middlesbrough is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
Our analysis of Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City suggests there is good value in the corners market.
With low attacking activity expected from both sides, our best betting tip is under 9.5 corners. If the total stays at 9 or fewer, you will win your bet.
Fixture information - Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Match: Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 0
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 0%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 0%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 0%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
0
League: 0
Home Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Birmingham City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Bristol City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Burnley
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Cardiff City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Charlton Athletic
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Derby County
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Lincoln City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Middlesbrough
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Millwall
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Norwich City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Portsmouth
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Preston North End
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Sheffield United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Southampton
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Stoke City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Swansea City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Watford
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
West Ham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Wolverhampton
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Wrexham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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