Barnsley vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

League One Betting Preview: Barnsley vs Lincoln

Barnsley meet second-placed Lincoln at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 29 December.

We can’t pass up the chance to bet on odds of -147 for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The stats imply that Barnsley and Lincoln will produce at least three goals and we’ll play this selection with confidence.

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Barnsley were beaten 3-2 at Oakwell Stadium in their last league game. This defeat at home to Mansfield Town was their second straight League One loss.

Lincoln City have triumphed in back-to-back League One games. The latest was on the road where Stockport County were beaten 2-1 at Edgeley Park.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lincoln overcame Barnsley in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-1 home triumph at LNER Stadium. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H meetings include three Lincoln triumphs, two draws and two Barnsley wins.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Lincoln	30	18	7	5	52	30	22	52:30	61
15	Barnsley	27	10	7	10	44	46	-2	44:46	37

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Confirmed Lineups

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Tennai Watson, Marc Roberts, Jack Shepherd, Josh Earl, Vimal Yoganathan, Luca Connell, Jonathan Bland, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Lincoln confirmed lineup (4-4-2): George Wickens (GK), Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Robert Street, Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Dom Jefferies, Jack Moylan, Justin Obikwu.

Barnsley vs Lincoln Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Barnsley vs Lincoln with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

The odds of -147 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return in this League One game and this provides us with a nice betting angle.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming League One action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Barnsley vs Lincoln league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get bigger odds by backing Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors needing four or more to be scored during the ninety minutes to secure a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 1 - 2 Lincoln

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Lincoln winning 2-1. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Robert Street to Score +210

Robert Street (Lincoln) has scored at least one goal in his past two League One away games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +210 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Robert Street Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+475

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Barnsley vs Lincoln Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you want to back Barnsley to win this League One clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +180 on the 1x2 market. Lincoln City are available at betting odds of +133 and the draw is +245.

Lincoln are -103 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Barnsley.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -164.

When it comes to every League One game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+245

2

+133

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+125

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-385

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+114

Robert Street is the market leader at +475 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Robert Street (Lincoln)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

James Steven Collins (Lincoln)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Freddie Draper (Lincoln)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Ben House (Lincoln)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (Lincoln)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Ryley Towler (Lincoln)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Tom Hamer (Lincoln)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Jake Rooney (Barnsley)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sonny Bradley (Lincoln)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Barnsley have clocked up six wins and four losses in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Lincoln have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The most recent Oakwell Stadium meeting saw Barnsley claim a 4-3 win over Lincoln. In the past 3 H2H games at Oakwell Stadium, we’ve seen two Lincoln wins and one Barnsley triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barnsley Home Stats		6-0-4	4.10	2.10	2.00	8	2	6	4
Lincoln Away Stats		4-3-3	2.30	1.20	1.10	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Barnsley vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News

Check the Barnsley vs Lincoln team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for League One, along with current injury news.

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