⚽ Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln Prediction
AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln in the Championship. Kick-off Saturday 10 October 2026, 14:00 UTC.
Sheffield Utd face Lincoln in the Championship, kicking off Saturday 10 October 2026, 14:00 UTC. Recent form: Sheffield Utd have 2 wins from their last 5, while Lincoln have 2 wins from their last 5. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Sheffield Utd win the most likely result at 44%, projecting a 0.9-1.0 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
🎯 Score probability
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.1% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| 1 | 13.7% | 13.5% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| 2 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| 3 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 4 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
🧠 Model summary
Our prediction for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our main pick is under 3.5 goals at odds 1.33, with a 88% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Sheffield Utd win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 44%. Goals lean under 2.5 (71%), both teams to score points no (62%).
📊 Key numbers
📈 Recent form
Sheffield Utd come into this game with 1 win from their last 5, scoring 4 and conceding 8. Their biggest win in that run was 2-1 at Blackburn. Their most recent defeat was 1-2 at Stoke City.
- LStoke City 2-1 Sheffield UtdChampionship
- LFleetwood Town 1-0 Sheffield UtdLeague Cup
- LSheffield Utd 0-1 WolvesChampionship
- WBlackburn 1-2 Sheffield UtdChampionship
- LSheffield Utd 1-3 NorwichChampionship
Lincoln come into this game with 2 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 4 and conceding 7. Their biggest win in that run was 1-0 at Bristol City. Their most recent defeat was 1-2 at home to Swansea.
- LLincoln 1-2 SwanseaChampionship
- WBristol City 0-1 LincolnChampionship
- WPreston 0-1 LincolnChampionship
- LBournemouth 4-0 LincolnLeague Cup
- DLincoln 1-1 SouthamptonChampionship
🏥 Team news
Reported absentees for this fixture: 6 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.
- H. BurrowsMuscle Injury
- R. OneHamstring Injury
- F. SerikiKnee Injury
- T. DarikwaKnee Injury
- M. MeliaThigh Injury
- T. HamerHealth problems
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The match result market prices Sheffield Utd at 44% to win and Lincoln at 25%, with the draw at 32%. Our model makes a Sheffield Utd win the most likely outcome.
| Selection | Model % | Market % | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Utd Win | 44% | 47% | @ 1.95 |
| Draw | 32% | 27% | @ 3.40 |
| Lincoln Win | 25% | 26% | @ 3.50 |
🔀 Double Chance
Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Sheffield Utd or Draw at 1.28 (72% model).
| Selection | Model % | Market % | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Utd or Draw | 72% | 74% | @ 1.28 |
| Lincoln or Draw | 54% | 53% | @ 1.80 |
📈 Over / Under Goals
Total goals are modelled from an expected 0.9-1.0 scoreline. The lean is under 2.5 goals at 71% probability.
| Selection | Model % | Market % | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 3.5 | 88% | 72% | @ 1.33 |
| Under 2.5 | 71% | 50% | @ 1.91 |
| Over 1.5 | 56% | 73% | @ 1.30 |
| Under 1.5 | 44% | 27% | @ 3.50 |
| Over 2.5 | 29% | 50% | @ 1.91 |
| Over 3.5 | 12% | 28% | @ 3.40 |
🥅 Both Teams To Score
Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams not to score at 62%.
| Selection | Model % | Market % | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS No | 62% | 49% | @ 1.91 |
| BTTS Yes | 38% | 51% | @ 1.80 |
📈 How the market moved
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
Our model's main pick is under 3.5 goals at odds 1.33, with a 88% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 72%.
Who is the favourite for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
Our model makes a Sheffield Utd win the most likely result at 44%. It projects an expected 0.9-1.0 scoreline for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
The most likely scoreline from our model is around 0-0, based on expected goals of 0.91 for Sheffield Utd and 0.98 for Lincoln. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.
When do Sheffield Utd and Lincoln play?
Kick-off is Saturday 10 October 2026, 14:00 UTC.
How are these predictions generated?
Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.
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