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Preston vs Lincoln City - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Championship Deepdale, Preston 
Match Events
54'
54'
Clarke H.
59'
59'
Sub
Bayliss T. In: Varfolomeev I.
Out: Bayliss T.
59'
59'
Sub
Street R. In: Draper F.
Out: Street R.
AI Match Summary
Lincoln City in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Lincoln City.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
29%
20%
51%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Lincoln City
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
29%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Lincoln City lately — more wins on the board than Preston.
- Win probability leans Preston's way, sitting at 40%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- 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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Preston Clean Sheet 14%
Lincoln City Clean Sheet 15%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston | Lincoln City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 28 |
| Wins | 6 | 17 |
| Draws | 3 | 4 |
| Losses | 18 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.19 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 12, 2026 Championship
Preston vs Lincoln City
0:1
Jul 12, 2024 Club Friendly
Preston vs Lincoln City
0:1
Feb 23, 1999 League One
Preston vs Lincoln City
5:0
Aug 29, 1998 League One
Lincoln City vs Preston
3:4
Jan 20, 1996 League Two
Lincoln City vs Preston
0:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Preston Compare
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Lincoln City Compare
Top Goalscorer Draper F.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston 39 / 100
Lincoln City 27 / 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
Preston Lincoln City
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Preston Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Preston's goal record stands at 67% scoring rate across 27 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.
Lincoln City's defensive record shows goals conceded in 57% of 28 matches.
Preston went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Preston VS Lincoln City
0.88 Goals Scored 1.13
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 50%
75% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston
(Home) 19 Sept
QPR
2 : 2 Preston
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
08 Sept
Watford
2 : 1 Preston
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
01 Sept
Preston
1 : 3 Bristol City
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12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
01 Sept
Preston
1 : 3 Bristol City
26 Aug
Preston
0 : 4 Everton
22 Aug
Preston
1 : 3 Wolves
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Lincoln City
(Away) 19 Sept
Lincoln City
1 : 2 Swansea
15 Sept
Bristol City
0 : 1 Lincoln City
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
08 Sept
Bournemouth
4 : 0 Lincoln City
05 Sept
Lincoln City
1 : 1 Southampton
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15 Sept
Bristol City
0 : 1 Lincoln City
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
08 Sept
Bournemouth
4 : 0 Lincoln City
29 Aug
Bolton
0 : 1 Lincoln City
25 Aug
Blackpool
1 : 4 Lincoln City
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
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