Lincoln vs Portsmouth prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Championship

Lincoln vs Portsmouth Shots

2026-08-22 · 12:30
Shots45.9%Over 24.5 shots

Result

Lincoln 1-3 Portsmouth

Settled, final score 1-3. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 45.9%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
46%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 24.5 shots at 45.9%, its strongest read on the Shots market. The total-shots ladder runs from 58.6% for over 22.5 to 23.6% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 45.9%. On the shot count, Lincoln are the model’s pick to have more shots at 64.6%, with a level count at 5.8%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Shots

Over 22.558.6%

Over 24.545.9%

Over 26.533.9%

Over 28.523.6%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 58.6% 41.4%
24.5 shots 45.9% 54.1%
26.5 shots 33.9% 66.1%
28.5 shots 23.6% 76.4%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelLincoln64.6%

Level5.8%

Portsmouth29.6%

Team shot lines

Lincoln over 10.5

72.1%

Lincoln over 12.5

55.7%

Lincoln over 14.5

39.4%

Portsmouth over 10.5

48.1%

Portsmouth over 12.5

30.4%

Portsmouth over 14.5

17.2%

Shot handicap

Lincoln line Lincoln Portsmouth
-4.5 39.2% 60.8%
-2.5 52.0% 48.0%
-0.5 64.6% 35.4%
+0.5 70.4% 29.6%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 65.8% 34.2%
7.5 shots on target 52.8% 47.2%
8.5 shots on target 40.2% 59.8%
9.5 shots on target 29.0% 71.0%

Total shots follow which side is chasing the game, below are the model total-shot probabilities. The model leans to Lincoln.

In-depth analysis

45.9%Over 24.5 shots
64.6%Most shots: Lincoln
55.7%Lincoln over 12.5 shots
30.4%Portsmouth over 12.5 shots
52.8%Over 7.5 on target

Split by side, Lincoln over 12.5 shots sits at 55.7% and Portsmouth at 30.4%.

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Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 45.9% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderLincoln are the pick to have more shots at 64.6%, shot volume follows the side that keeps the ball in the final third.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 45.9%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many shots in Lincoln vs Portsmouth?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 45.9% for Lincoln vs Portsmouth.

Which team will have more shots in Lincoln vs Portsmouth?
Before kickoff, the model rated Lincoln to take more shots at 64.6%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0345Calibration error
50,161Matches graded

In 16,635 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Shots actually happened 47.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 13 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 57.6%✓ 58.4%✓ 62.2%✗ 56.0%✓ 56.6%✗ 55.1%✓ 51.6%✓ 64.8%✓ 61.9%✗ 55.5%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Under 24.5 57.6%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 24.5 58.4%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 24.5 62.2%Hit
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.0%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.6%Hit

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