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Cardiff vs Lincoln City — Match Prediction

Championship 2026/27 · Matchday 19 · Sat 5 Dec, 15:00 UTC

Cardiff win
42%
Draw
28%
Lincoln City win
30%
Most likely score1–1
Projected goals1.3 – 1.1
Over 2.5 goals42%
Both teams score47%
CardiffLDLWL21st · 7 pts
Lincoln CityDWWLL12th · 11 pts

Ahead of Cardiff v Lincoln City in the Championship on 5 December 2026, Footyntel's model — built from each side's attack and defence strength and blended with last season's form — makes a home win for Cardiff the most likely outcome at 42%. The single most probable scoreline is 1–1, with projected goals of 1.3 for Cardiff and 1.1 for Lincoln City. There is a 42% chance of over 2.5 goals and 47% chance both teams score.

Scoreline probability

Model probability (%) of each scoreline — Cardiff goals down (↓), Lincoln City goals across (→). The outlined cell is the most likely result.

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FAQ

Who will win Cardiff vs Lincoln City?

Footyntel's model makes a home win for Cardiff the most likely result at 42%. Full split: Cardiff win 42%, draw 28%, Lincoln City win 30%. It is a statistical model, not betting advice.

What is the predicted score for Cardiff vs Lincoln City?

The most probable scoreline from the model is 1–1 (Cardiff 1–1 Lincoln City). Projected goals: Cardiff 1.3, Lincoln City 1.1.

Will both teams score / will there be over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 42% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 47% chance of both teams scoring.

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