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Watford v Lincoln City

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EFL Championship · Tue 3 Nov, 19:45

Data: excellent
Watford win
41%
Draw
26%
Lincoln City win
33%

FootyGrounds prediction

Watford to win

Model probability 41%

Predicted scoreline

1–1 (range 0–0 to 2–2)

FootyGrounds confidence score38 / 100 · Low–Moderate

Why the model predicts this

  • Watford strength rating 1517 v Lincoln City 1530
  • Watford home record this season: 3W 1D 2L
  • Lincoln City away form: 3W 1D 2L, 6 scored / 7 conceded
  • Lincoln City played just 3 days ago
  • Opponent-adjusted model probability: 41% (Elo 44%, goals 42%, recent form 35%)

Main uncertainty: No verified injury or suspension data is available for this division.

Model agreement

Model components

  • Elo strength model44%
  • Goals model42%
  • Recent-form model35%

Component disagreement: 9.1 percentage points. Wider disagreement between the strength, goals and form models lowers the confidence score.

How this prediction has changed

Previously 40% (calculated 31/10/2026, 14:20:05), now 41%.

Model version fg-match-predictor-1.0.0 · last calculated 31/10/2026, 16:20:12. Read the methodology.