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Lincoln City FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Sat 18 Feb 2023 · 15:00 UTC LNER Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D
14 Feb Derby County FC A 1–1 D
11 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 1–0 W
04 Feb Accrington Stanley FC A 3–0 W
28 Jan Cambridge United FC H 0–0 D
14 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Lincoln City FC A 0–0 D
14 Feb Burton Albion FC H 1–0 W
11 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–3 L
04 Feb Barnsley FC H 1–1 D
28 Jan Peterborough United FC A 1–2 L
24 Jan Fleetwood Town FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Lincoln City FC have kicked off against Portsmouth FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Morrell on 5.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lincoln City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Adam Jackson exits the field as Daniel Mandroiu enters on 21.
  • 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
  • 33' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Joe Rafferty gets a Yellow card.
  • 38' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' Daniel Mandroiu picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' Sean Roughan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 13 Yellow cards this season.
  • 56' Recco Hackett-Fairchild is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 59' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 59 minute. Owen Dale leaves to be changed by Joe Pigott.
  • 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Mousinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 66' Joe Pigott is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
  • 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carl Rushworth made 65 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 72' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Teddy Bishop has done his job and it is now time for Lasse Sorensen to step up.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Recco Hackett-Fairchild as he leaves the pitch. Dane Scarlett steps in for Portsmouth FC.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Sean Roughan is replaced by Harry Boyes on 76 minute.
  • 81' Ethan Erhahon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Lincoln City FC so far.
  • 82' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Joe Rafferty exits the field as Di'Shon Bernard enters on 82.
  • 87' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Timothy Eyoma has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.01 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Lincoln City FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC39% Draw32% Portsmouth FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
61%
Lincoln City FC or Portsmouth FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC24% Draw56% Portsmouth FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.6%
0 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 22% 65%
-0.5 35% 65%
+0.5 71% 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
41%
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.