Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Bolton Wanderers are narrow favourites at 2.62 (about 38% implied), only just ahead of Lincoln City at 2.75 (about 36%).
The small price gap between the two teams signals a tightly matched contest in the eyes of the market.
The draw is priced at 3.4, implying roughly a 29% chance, which is typical for an evenly rated fixture.
Our recommended Over 2.5 goals at 2.01 shows a negative value edge of -5.6%, so it is priced slightly against the bettor.
Team form
Form builds from completed fixtures in our dataset and fills out as the season progresses.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท BW | X | 2 ยท LC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchbook | 2.44 | 3.55 | 2.96 |
| LeoVegas (SE) | 2.55 | 3.30 | 2.90 |
| Betfair | 2.44 | 3.40 | 2.94 |
| Codere (IT) | 2.47 | 3.35 | 2.90 |
| BetOnline.ag | 2.48 | 3.39 | 2.84 |
| Pinnacle | 2.45 | 3.33 | 2.92 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City: match preview
This Championship clash sees Bolton Wanderers host Lincoln City in a fixture the market rates as close to a coin flip. Bolton are marginal favourites at 2.62 with Betsson, implying roughly a 38% chance of a home win, while Lincoln City are priced slightly longer at 2.75 (Coolbet), around 36%. The draw sits at 3.4, or about 29% implied. Those tight numbers tell you the bookmakers see little to separate the two sides, with the home advantage only nudging Bolton ahead. Our model instead looks past the winner and toward the goals market, recommending Over 2.5 goals at 2.01 with Coolbet. That price carries a market-implied confidence of about 47%, though it currently shows a negative value edge of -5.6%, meaning it sits slightly below fair value on our numbers. It is a pick to consider rather than a standout opportunity in this Bolton versus Lincoln matchup.
Verdict: The model leans to Over 2.5 goals at 2.01, backed by a market-implied confidence near 47%. Be aware the -5.6% value edge means the price is marginally unfavourable, making this a modest lean rather than a strong call. Treat it as a low-conviction pick and stake responsibly.
Upcoming Championship fixtures
All Championship tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 19:00 | Wrexham AFC v Birmingham City | 2.50 | 3.45 | 2.97 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stoke City | 1.52 | 4.75 | 6.95 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Derby County v Swansea City | 2.36 | 3.42 | 3.25 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion | 1.81 | 4.03 | 4.87 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | 2.63 | 3.70 | 2.70 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Norwich City v Burnley | 2.48 | 3.75 | 2.95 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Watford v West Ham United | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.97 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Southampton v Millwall | 1.98 | 3.75 | 4.15 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Championship standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 5 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 7 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | Derby County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 20 | Preston NE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Lincoln City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Stoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 23 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | -1 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 2.06, with a 47% confidence rating.
Bolton Wanderers are the slight favourites at 2.62, implying about a 38% chance. Lincoln City are close behind at 2.75, around 36%, so the market sees this as a near-even fixture.
The best available draw price is 3.4 with Codere (IT), which implies roughly a 29% chance of the game ending level.
No value picks cleared our threshold here. The recommended Over 2.5 goals at 2.01 actually shows a negative value edge of -5.6%, so it is priced slightly below fair value.
Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City takes place Sat ยท 14:00 in the Championship.