Lincoln City v Birmingham City
EFL ChampionshipSat 31 Oct · 12:30
Who wins?
Lincoln City
28%
Draw
28%
Birmingham
45%
Expected goals
Over 2.5: 50% · Under 2.5: 51%
Both teams to score: 55%
Market probability with the margin removed (not odds and not betting advice). 18+
Lincoln City host Birmingham City on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:30 (UK time) at LNER Stadium in the Championship.
Lincoln City sit 15th on 15 points.
Birmingham City sit 7th on 20 points.
Lincoln City have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Birmingham City have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 4 meetings: Lincoln City won 0, Birmingham City won 4, 0 drawn.
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 12:30 (UK time)
- Venue
- LNER Stadium, Lincoln
Preview in numbers
- United Kingdom time: 12:30 (UK time), Saturday 31 October 2026.
- Lincoln City have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5.
- Birmingham City are unbeaten in 5.
- Birmingham City sit 7th on 20 points and Lincoln City 15th on 15: 5 points apart.
- Their last meeting, on 8 Mar 2025, finished Birmingham City 1-0 Lincoln City.
- The market gives Birmingham City a 45% chance of winning (draw: 28%), margin removed.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds movement
Opening → NowLincoln City
12/5 → 12/5
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Draw
12/5 → 12/5
=
Birmingham
11/10 → 11/10
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Over 2.5: 7/8 → 7/8 = · Under 2.5: 5/6 → 5/6 =
ESPN opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+
Odds comparison
Match result (1X2)
| Bookmaker | 1 · Lincoln City | X · Draw | 2 · Birmingham | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 23/10 | 12/5 | 19/20 | 10.7% |
Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). 18+ · Gamble responsibly · BeGambleAware.org
Licensed bookmakers in this edition: Bet365 (Gambling Commission · 055148-R-331498-002)
Market probability
Double chance
1X · Lincoln City or draw
56%
12 · Lincoln City or Birmingham City
72%
X2 · Draw or Birmingham City
72%
First team to score
Lincoln City
39%
No goal
9%
Birmingham City
52%
Total goals
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5
51%
Exact total goals
| 0 | 8% |
| 1 | 18% |
| 2 | 24% |
| 3 | 21% |
| 4 | 15% |
| 5 | 8% |
| 6+ | 6% |
Team total goals · Lincoln City
Over 1.5
33%
Under 1.5
67%
Team total goals · Lincoln City
Over 2.5
14%
Under 2.5
86%
Team total goals · Lincoln City
Over 0.5
68%
Under 0.5
33%
Team total goals · Birmingham City
Over 1.5
46%
Under 1.5
54%
Team total goals · Birmingham City
Over 2.5
22%
Under 2.5
79%
Team total goals · Birmingham City
Over 3.5
10%
Under 3.5
90%
Team total goals · Birmingham City
Over 0.5
77%
Under 0.5
23%
Exact team goals · Lincoln City
| 0 | 31% |
| 1 | 36% |
| 2 | 21% |
| 3 | 8% |
| 4+ | 3% |
Exact team goals · Birmingham City
| 0 | 21% |
| 1 | 33% |
| 2 | 26% |
| 3 | 13% |
| 4+ | 7% |
Both teams to score
Yes
55%
No
45%
Both teams to score: 1st half
Yes
23%
No
77%
Both teams to score: 2nd half
Yes
30%
No
70%
Clean sheet · Lincoln City
Yes
23%
No
77%
Clean sheet · Birmingham City
Yes
32%
No
68%
Correct score
| 1-1 | 12% |
| 0-1 | 10% |
| 1-2 | 9% |
| 1-0 | 7% |
| 0-2 | 7% |
| 2-1 | 7% |
| 0-0 | 6% |
| 2-2 | 6% |
| 1-3 | 5% |
| 2-0 | 4% |
| 0-3 | 4% |
| 2-3 | 3% |
| 3-1 | 3% |
| 3-2 | 3% |
| 3-0 | 2% |
| 3-3 | 1% |
1st half result
Lincoln City
24%
Draw
41%
Birmingham City
35%
2nd half result
Lincoln City
26%
Draw
37%
Birmingham City
37%
1st half goals
Over 1.5
34%
Under 1.5
66%
1st half goals
Over 2.5
15%
Under 2.5
85%
1st half goals
Over 0.5
68%
Under 0.5
32%
To score in the 1st half · Lincoln City
Yes
41%
No
59%
To score in the 1st half · Birmingham City
Yes
50%
No
50%
To score in the 2nd half · Lincoln City
Yes
47%
No
53%
To score in the 2nd half · Birmingham City
Yes
57%
No
43%
Probability estimated from the market, margin removed. Not odds and not an invitation to bet. Market data via ESPN. 18+
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Head-to-head record
0
Lincoln City
0
Draws
4
Birmingham
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boro | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | DWWDW |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 23 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +17 | 22 | DDWWL |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 21 | LLWDW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 21 | LLWWD |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +12 | 20 | LWWDW |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | WDWWW |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DDWLW |
| 9 |  Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 20 | WWLWD |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 | DWWLW |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 | LWWDW |
| 12 |  Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 | LWLWD |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | DWLDL |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 | WDLLD |
| 15 |  Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 | WLLLD |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | +2 | 14 | WLWDW |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 14 | WDLWL |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 | LDDLL |
| 20 |  Norwich City | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 12 | LLLLW |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 7 | DDLLD |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 | DLLLD |
Statistical prediction
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Advice: Winner : Birmingham
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FAQ
What time does Lincoln City v Birmingham City start?
Lincoln City v Birmingham City (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October at 12:30 (UK time) at LNER Stadium.
Where are Lincoln City and Birmingham City in the table?
Lincoln City are 15th on 15 points and Birmingham City 7th on 20.
Who is the favourite in Lincoln City v Birmingham City?
The market favourite is Birmingham City. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Lincoln City 28 %, the draw 28 % and Birmingham City 45 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln City and Birmingham City?
In their last 4 meetings: Lincoln City won 0, Birmingham City won 4 and 0 ended level.
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