Sport Picks
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield
England
EFL Trophy 2025/2026 LNER stadium, Lincoln 
Match Events
17'
17'
Sub
Collins J. In: Draper F.
Out: Collins J.
22'
22'
Varfolomeev I.
40'
40'
Draper F.
AI Match Summary
Huddersfield in this EFL Trophy 2025/2026 tie, finishing 0-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
36%
30%
34%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Lincoln City
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
66%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Lincoln City lately — more wins on the board than Huddersfield.
- 36% — that's where the model lands on Lincoln City taking it.
- Lincoln City have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Huddersfield, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Lincoln City Clean Sheet 18%
Huddersfield Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Lincoln City | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 30 |
| Wins | 21 | 11 |
| Draws | 5 | 8 |
| Losses | 1 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.38 | 1.75 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.88 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.88 | 2.13 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 17, 2026 League One
Huddersfield vs Lincoln City
2:2
Jan 1, 2026 League One
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield
1:1
Dec 2, 2025 EFL Trophy
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield
0:2
Apr 1, 2025 League One
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield
1:0
Dec 14, 2024 League One
Huddersfield vs Lincoln City
2:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Lincoln City Compare
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Huddersfield Compare
Top Goalscorer Taylor J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Wallace M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Lincoln City 36 / 100
Huddersfield 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Lincoln City Huddersfield
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Lincoln City scored in 96% of their last 27 outings.
Huddersfield's defensive record shows goals conceded in 80% of 30 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.
Lincoln City went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Lincoln City VS Huddersfield
1.38 Goals Scored 1.75
0.88 Goals Conceded 2.13
63% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Lincoln City
(Home) 17 Jul
Lincoln City
0 : 2 Leyton Orient
11 Jul
Boston United
0 : 1 Lincoln City
02 May
Port Vale
0 : 2 Lincoln City
25 Apr
Lincoln City
4 : 3 Wycombe
21 Apr
Doncaster
0 : 2 Lincoln City
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17 Jul
Lincoln City
0 : 2 Leyton Orient
25 Apr
Lincoln City
4 : 3 Wycombe
11 Apr
Lincoln City
2 : 1 Leyton Orient
03 Apr
Lincoln City
1 : 0 AFC Wimbledon
21 Mar
Lincoln City
3 : 0 Rotherham
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Huddersfield
(Away) 25 Jul
Middlesbrough
1 : 3 Huddersfield
24 Jul
Huddersfield
3 : 1 Oldham
21 Jul
Fleetwood Town
2 : 1 Huddersfield
21 Jul
Sheffield Utd
3 : 1 Huddersfield
18 Jul
AFC Fylde
1 : 2 Huddersfield
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25 Jul
Middlesbrough
1 : 3 Huddersfield
21 Jul
Fleetwood Town
2 : 1 Huddersfield
21 Jul
Sheffield Utd
3 : 1 Huddersfield
18 Jul
AFC Fylde
1 : 2 Huddersfield
10 Jul
Birmingham
3 : 1 Huddersfield
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/16-finals
Lincoln City0
Huddersfield2
Salford2
Rotherham7
Doncaster5
Chesterfield1
Tranmere0
Fleetwood Town3
Bolton3
Bradford City0
Port Vale5
Barnsley0
Crewe1
Stockport County2
Harrogate4
Blackpool2
Luton4
Exeter0
Swindon1
Peterborough0
Bristol Rovers3
Cambridge Utd2
Leyton Orient0
Plymouth1
Cardiff1
AFC Wimbledon5
Colchester0
West Ham U211
Northampton2
Wycombe0
Stevenage1
Walsall2
1/8-finals
Huddersfield3
Rotherham0
Doncaster3
Fleetwood Town1
Bolton0
Port Vale1
Stockport County2
Harrogate1
Luton1
Swindon2
Bristol Rovers3
Plymouth4
AFC Wimbledon4
West Ham U212
Northampton4
Walsall2
Quarter-finals
Huddersfield1
Doncaster2
Port Vale0
Stockport County4
Luton2
Plymouth1
AFC Wimbledon1
Northampton2
Semi-finals
Doncaster0
Stockport County1
Luton2
Northampton1
Final
Stockport County1
Luton3
