Bristol City vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Sep 2026
Bristol City vs Lincoln Predictions
The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Lincoln +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -127. They should be able to avoid a loss against Bristol City and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.
Dive into our Bristol City vs Lincoln betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Bristol City vs Lincoln Preview
Bristol City welcome Lincoln to Ashton Gate, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 15 September.
Bristol City suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-1 scoreline occurred away from home at St. Mary's against Southampton. The Robins enjoyed 51% possession and six shots on target, while Lorent Tolaj bagged the goal.
Lincoln City have won back-to-back Championship road games. A 1-0 triumph recently occurred at Deepdale when playing Preston North End. Chris Cohen's side recorded 50% possession and managed three shots on goal, with a late winner coming from Freddie Draper.
H2H: Teams’ Previous Head-to-Head Saw 3-1 Imps Victory
Lincoln won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-1 EFL Cup away victory was recorded against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Bristol City |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 12:15 | 15 |
| 15 |  Lincoln |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 13:20 | 15 |
City have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Michael Skubala's team have averaged 45.2% possession and 4.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 7.3 corners.
Top goalscorer Sam Bell has found the net 3 times, with Lorent Tolaj, Scott Twine and Dominic Ballard scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Rio Cardines with 5.
Lincoln have 2 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 37.0% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 8.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 13.5 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Freddie Draper, Mikkel Ladefoged, Ben House, Reeco Hackett and Adam Reach score 1 goals each. Andrei Coubis, Reeco Hackett and Callum Elder have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 6 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle (GK), Rio Cardines, Rob Dickie, Lisav Naif Eissat, Cameron Pring, Jason Knight, Gibson Yah, Jed Wallace, Scott Twine, Yu Hirakawa, Lorent Tolaj.
Lincoln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): George Wickens (GK), Deji Elerewe, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Adam Reach, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Chiedozie Ogbene, Dom Jefferies, Ben House, Freddie Draper.
Main Match Prediction
We’re wagering Lincoln +0.5 at -127 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this Championship match, with the numbers backing up this pick.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We study the Championship form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 55.9% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Lincoln
Lincoln are available at +850 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Robert Street (Lincoln) can be wagered to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -135. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Ben House (Lincoln) has racked up four goals in his past five league games away from home. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +270 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: Lincoln to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap, at least three goals in total combined with Robert Street (Lincoln) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Bristol City 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.
The favourites have a 55% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Bristol City chalked up at -122 to land a win in this Championship clash. Lincoln City are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +310.
You can back Bristol City at +132 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Lincoln are +325 and the draw is chalked up at +112.
If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get a similar price on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -130 on the Both Teams to Score market.
There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Championship match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.
There’s the chance to back Lorent Tolaj at +390 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Bristol City have finished with six defeats, three wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Lincoln have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Lincoln beat Bristol City 3-1 when the teams last met at Ashton Gate.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Home Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.90 | 1.00 | 1.90 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
| Lincoln Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.30 | 1.60 | 0.70 | 4 | 6 | 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
Bristol City League Stats
Lincoln League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 7.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.33 corners awarded and 8.50 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 3.33 corners awarded and 11.67 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 12.83 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 15.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 37.00% possession in the last 6 matches
- An average of 34.67% possession in the last 3 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 6 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 3 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bristol City this season are Dominic Ballard (2), Lorent Tolaj (2), Scott Twine (2)
- Top Assistors for Bristol City this season are Rio Cardines (5), Jed Wallace (1), Lorent Tolaj (1)
Bristol City vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Bristol City vs Lincoln before making your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with the latest injury news.
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lincoln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Substitutes
- 4Adam Randell
- 5Robert Atkinson
- 11Sam Bell
- 19George Tanner
- 20Sam Greenwood
- 23Dominic Ballard
- 38Noah Eile
- 40Bradley Collins
- 45Elijah Adebayo
Lincoln Substitutes
- 4Andrei Coubis
- 7Reeco Hackett
- 8Tom Bayliss
- 11Mikkel Ladefoged
- 17Robert Street
- 19Tanto Olaofe
- 26Yunus Emre Konak
- 33Daniel Oyegoke
- 46Joe Gauci
Previous Bristol City Lineups
Previous Lincoln Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bristol City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Skubala
Lincoln Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:17 | 25 |
| 2 | Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16:13 | 23 |
| 3 | West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32:15 | 22 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20:16 | 21 |
| 5 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 21 |
| 6 | Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24:12 | 20 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 8 | QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19:16 | 18 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:15 | 18 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 16 |
| 13 | Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 15 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:15 | 15 |
| 15 | Lincoln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | 15 |
| 16 | Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19:17 | 14 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 18 | Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16:23 | 14 |
| 19 | Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11:18 | 14 |
| 20 | Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10:20 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17:25 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10:21 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10:25 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:9 | 14 |
| 3 | Cardiff | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Blackburn | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 5 | QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:5 | 11 |
| 6 | Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 8 | West Brom | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 9 | West Ham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17:8 | 10 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Stoke | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 12 | Portsmouth | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 10 |
| 13 | Watford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 14 | Charlton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 9 |
| 15 | Millwall | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 18 | Norwich | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:10 | 6 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Bolton | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:13 | 5 |
| 22 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 24 | Derby | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:10 | 2 |
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