How it finished
Middlesbrough beat Lincoln City 2–1. Bawler's model had Middlesbrough in front at 50% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Middlesbrough had 22 shots (7 on target) to Lincoln City's 10 (2), with 76% of the ball against 24%. Expected goals finished 2.2 to 0.6.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first.
No first-half forecast for this fixture.
Model inputs
Common questions
Who won Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City?
Middlesbrough beat Lincoln City 2–1. Bawler's model had Middlesbrough in front at 50% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Middlesbrough had 22 shots (7 on target) to Lincoln City's 10 (2), with 76% of the ball against 24%. Expected goals finished 2.2 to 0.6.
What was the final score in Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City?
Middlesbrough 2–1 Lincoln City, played on 15 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Middlesbrough 50%, the draw 31% and Lincoln City 19%.
What were the stats in Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City?
Full-time: Possession 76%–24%, Expected goals (xG) 2.2–0.6, Shots 22–10, Shots on target 7–2, Shots inside box 13–7, Big chances 4–1, Corners 5–5, Saves 0–5, Fouls 12–12, Offsides 0–4, Yellow cards 0–2.
Did both teams score in Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City?
Yes — both Middlesbrough and Lincoln City scored, finishing 2–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 48% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Middlesbrough or draw 81%, it finished Middlesbrough won (50% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 48%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 77%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said Under 2.5 goals 53%, it finished Missed.