Bradford vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2025
League One Betting Preview: Bradford vs Lincoln
Bradford host Lincoln in this League One clash at The University of Bradford Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Our stake will be split when taking Lincoln +0.25 at odds of -108 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Bradford.
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Bradford City drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Stevenage at Lamex Stadium.
Lincoln City were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at BetWright Stadium. Leyton Orient claimed a 1-0 victory.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Lincoln overcame Bradford away when the sides last clashed. It was a 5-0 EFL Cup win at The University of Bradford Stadium.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bradford |
19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 28:18 | 37 |
| 3 | Lincoln |
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 28:21 | 35 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bradford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Walker (GK), Neill Byrne, Joe Wright, Ciaran Kelly, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Calum Kavanagh, Will Swan.
Lincoln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): George Wickens (GK), Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Conor McGrandles, Tom Bayliss, Justin Obikwu, James Collins, Ben House, Robert Street.
Bradford vs Lincoln Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the best Bradford vs Lincoln betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll side with Lincoln +0.25 for this League One clash, with an attractive -108 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
The League One form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
Key Bradford vs Lincoln league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 51.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +750 and it involves Lincoln winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Ben House (Lincoln) has registered two goals in his past five League One matches. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +480.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Bradford vs Lincoln Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bradford City are the skinniest price to succeed in this League One clash, with the favourites afforded a 50% probability based on their +102 betting odds with the bookies. Lincoln City are the +235 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
You can back Bradford at -208 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Lincoln are +138 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -132.
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Andy Cook is the First Goalscorer favourite at +410 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +170.
Bradford have swerved defeat at The University of Bradford Stadium in the previous ten matches. Graham Alexander's team have recorded eight victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Lincoln have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Lincoln won 5-0 when they last played Bradford at The University of Bradford Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradford Home Stats |
8-2-0 | 3.00 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
Lincoln Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
- 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
Bradford League Stats
Lincoln League Stats
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bradford this season are Antoni Sarcevic (5), Bobby Pointon (5), Will Swan (4)
- Top Assistors for Bradford this season are Antoni Sarcevic (2), Josh Neufville (2), Stephen Humphrys (2)
Bradford vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Bradford vs Lincoln team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with the latest injury news.
Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bradford Substitutes
- 2Bradley Halliday
- 9Andy Cook
- 14Tom McIntyre
- 17Tyreik Samuel Wright
- 20Tommy Leigh
- 25Joe Hilton
- 32George Lapslie
Lincoln Substitutes
- 6Ryley Towler
- 12Erik Ring
- 19Francis Okoronkwo
- 21James Pardington
- 23Dexter Lembikisa
- 24Ivan Varfolomeev
- 34Freddie Draper
Previous Bradford Lineups
Previous Lincoln Lineups
Bradford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Graham Alexander
Lincoln Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 19 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 36:20 | 41 |
| 2 | Bradford | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 28:18 | 37 |
| 3 | Lincoln | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28:21 | 35 |
| 4 | Bolton | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 27:17 | 34 |
| 5 | Stevenage | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 22:13 | 34 |
| 6 | Stockport | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 26:24 | 32 |
| 7 | Luton | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 24:25 | 29 |
| 8 | Barnsley | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 30:24 | 28 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 32:30 | 28 |
| 10 | Wimbledon | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 23:26 | 27 |
| 11 | Wigan | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 22:21 | 26 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 26:21 | 25 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 32:33 | 25 |
| 14 | Northampton | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 18:20 | 24 |
| 15 | Rotherham | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 20:24 | 24 |
| 16 | Mansfield | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23:24 | 23 |
| 17 | Burton | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 16:24 | 23 |
| 18 | Reading | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 21:24 | 22 |
| 19 | Peterborough | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 23:27 | 22 |
| 20 | Doncaster | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20:30 | 22 |
| 21 | Plymouth | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 21:32 | 22 |
| 22 | Exeter | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 18:20 | 20 |
| 23 | Blackpool | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22:30 | 20 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13:23 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 26:14 | 24 |
| 3 | Lincoln | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18:9 | 23 |
| 4 | Bradford | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:9 | 23 |
| 5 | Huddersfield | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18:11 | 18 |
| 6 | Wycombe | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:11 | 17 |
| 7 | Wigan | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11:5 | 17 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9:3 | 17 |
| 9 | Barnsley | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 16 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:10 | 16 |
| 11 | Rotherham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:12 | 16 |
| 12 | Luton | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 15 |
| 13 | Reading | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 15 |
| 14 | Stockport | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:12 | 15 |
| 15 | Exeter | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:8 | 14 |
| 16 | Mansfield | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 17 | Wimbledon | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 18 | Northampton | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:12 | 14 |
| 20 | Peterborough | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14:12 | 13 |
| 21 | Blackpool | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Burton | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 11 |
| 23 | Plymouth | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:14 | 10 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5:11 | 6 |
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