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Nemotron
Tip:BTTS: Yes @ odds 1.74✓ Won
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won 114 of 190 settled BTTS picks · +79.4u profit · this pick: BTTS: Yes @ 1.74 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
Lincoln scored and conceded in the Middlesbrough and Derby games.
Portsmouth scored and conceded in the QPR and West Ham games.
Lincoln’s attack has been relentless, Portsmouth’s defenc
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Tip:Adrian Segecic to score @ odds 4.40✓ Won
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Lincoln City
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
34
↓75′
Draper
16
↓66′
Jefferies
18
↓75′
House
7
⚽
Hackett
24
↓66′
Varfolomeev
14
McGrandles
3
Reach
25
Elerewe
22
Hamer
2
↓55′
Darikwa
1
Wickens
Bench (9)
Andrei Coubis ↑55′ · Tom Bayliss ↑66′ · Robert Street ↑66′ · Mason Melia ↑75′ · Tanto Olaofe ↑75′ · Ryley Towler · Callum Elder · Yunus Emre Konak · Joe Gauci
Match Preview
Lincoln City vs Portsmouth Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-20 11:45 UTC
Lincoln City and Portsmouth seek first Championship points at LNER Stadium
The tactical battle at LNER Stadium this Saturday hinges on whether Lincoln City’s structured midfield can stifle the creative output of Portsmouth’s attacking unit. Both sides enter this Championship matchday 2 fixture looking to secure their first league points of the campaign, setting the stage for a tense encounter in front of the home support.
Midfield control and the battle for possession
Lincoln City are expected to line up with a robust midfield quartet featuring Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Dom Jefferies, and Adam Reach. Their ability to dictate the tempo will be crucial against a Portsmouth side anchored by Ebou Adams and Rocco Shein. The hosts will look to utilize this central density to feed forwards Ben House and Freddie Draper, who will be tasked with stretching the opposition defence.
Portsmouth’s attacking threat and selection concerns
For Portsmouth, the creative burden falls heavily on the expected midfield trio of Luke Brooke-Smith, Adrian Segecic, and Ebou Adams. Segecic has been in remarkable form recently, netting six goals in his last six appearances, and his movement in the final third remains their primary weapon. However, manager John Mousinho faces a challenging period with a lengthy injury list, which limits his ability to rotate the squad during this busy early-season stretch.
Impact of key absences
The defensive stability of the visitors will be tested by the absence of Connor Ogilvie, who is sidelined due to injury. This loss forces a reshuffle in the backline, with Regan Poole and Conor Shaughnessy likely needing to anchor the defence against the persistent threat of Ben House. House has been a standout performer for Lincoln, contributing five goals in his last ten outings, and will look to exploit any gaps caused by the defensive changes.
Form and historical context
Both teams are looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats in the Championship, with Lincoln falling to Middlesbrough and Portsmouth suffering a loss against Queens Park Rangers. Looking back at their previous meetings, Portsmouth has enjoyed the better of the exchanges, including a 2-0 victory at this venue in April 2024. While history may favour the visitors, the current pressure to secure a first league win of the season ensures that both sides will be highly motivated to claim all three points.
Portsmouth
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
Bishop
25
⚽↓58′
Kavuma-McQueen
10
⚽
Segecic
11
↓86′
Kamara
19
↓58′
Shein
7
↓86′
Pack
22
Swanson
6
Shaughnessy
2
Arthur
24
Devlin
1
Schmid
Bench (18)
Josh Murphy ↑58′ · Ebou Adams ↑58′⚽ · Marko Milovanovic ↑77′ · Josh Knight ↑86′ · Luke Brooke-Smith ↑86′ · John Swift · Odin Bailey · Daniel Bielica · Madiodio Dia · Marlon Pack · Franco Umeh-Chibueze · Keshi Anderson · Mark Kosznovszky · Jacob Farrell · Connor Ogilvie · Josef Bursik · Thomas Waddingham · Harvey Blair
Coach · John Mousinho
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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