Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions
Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 23:00 UTC
Cincinnati Bengals host Detroit Lions in the NFL on Thursday, August 13, 2026, starting at 23:00 UTC. Here is how the two teams stack up — the head-to-head history, current form and the latest bookmaker odds — ahead of the BetEX AI verdict on this game.
Head-to-head record
These two sides have met 1 time in our head-to-head records, with 1 win for Cincinnati Bengals against 0 for Detroit Lions. That gives Cincinnati Bengals the historical edge in this matchup. Meetings between the two average 45.0 points per game. Their most recent meeting on record: Detroit Lions 11-34 Cincinnati Bengals (2021-10-17).
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-17 | Detroit Lions | 11-34 | Cincinnati Bengals |
Recent form
Cincinnati Bengals come into this one having won 5 and lost 0 of their last 5 (W-W-W-W-W). Over that run they have scored 137 points and conceded 94. That works out to a 100% form rating over the period.
Detroit Lions come into this one having won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5 (W-W-L-W-W). Over that run they have scored 181 points and conceded 139. That works out to a 80% form rating over the period.
🤖 The BetEX AI verdict on Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions
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- Model confidence score
- Key factors behind the call
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How BetEX AI analyses this fixture
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