Lincoln vs Barnsley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

League One Betting Preview: Lincoln vs Barnsley

Lincoln host Barnsley at LNER Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 9 December.

If you agree with our view that Barnsley can perform well against Lincoln, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -109. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

Lincoln City have enjoyed three consecutive League One home wins at LNER Stadium. Last time out, Port Vale were beaten 1-0.

Barnsley played Stockport County on the road in their previous League One game. It was a 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park.

On Saturday, Barnsley triumphed 1-0 away to Peterborough United in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barnsley have triumphed in the last two clashes against Lincoln. A 4-3 home success at Oakwell Stadium was preceded by a 2-1 away win at LNER Stadium. In the previous 6 H2H meetings, there have been two wins apiece and two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lincoln	35	22	8	5	65	31	34	65:31	74
12	Barnsley	33	13	8	12	55	55	0	55:55	47

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Confirmed Lineups

Lincoln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): George Wickens (GK), Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Conor McGrandles, Tom Bayliss, Reeco Hackett, Jack Moylan, Dom Jefferies, Freddie Draper.

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Jonathan Bland, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Jack Shepherd, Tennai Watson, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Lincoln vs Barnsley Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Lincoln vs Barnsley, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Barnsley at -109 in this League One match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest League One team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Lincoln vs Barnsley league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Barnsley in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lincoln in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lincoln in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lincoln in 2 consecutive games against Barnsley.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Barnsley Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lincoln 0 - 1 Barnsley

There are betting odds of +800 that Barnsley land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davis Keillor-Dunn to Score +245

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) has scored six goals in his past ten League One matches. There are odds of +245 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Davis Keillor-Dunn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+600

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Lincoln vs Barnsley 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.

Lincoln City are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League One encounter. The -106 for them coming out on top suggests a 52% probability based on their latest betting odds. Barnsley are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +260.

Lincoln and Barnsley can be backed at -233 and +155 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -156.

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Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+260

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+125

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-417

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-233

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-114

2 Hcp +0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+108

Those interested in favourite Robert Street to find the net first are able to get +410. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +175.

Robert Street (Lincoln)

First

+175

Anytime

+410

James Steven Collins (Lincoln)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Freddie Draper (Lincoln)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Ben House (Lincoln)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (Lincoln)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ryley Towler (Lincoln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Tom Hamer (Lincoln)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Adam Jackson (Lincoln)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sonny Bradley (Lincoln)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jake Rooney (Barnsley)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Lincoln have landed three straight wins at LNER Stadium. Michael Skubala's side have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Barnsley have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. The Tykes have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Barnsley won 2-1 when they last played Lincoln at LNER Stadium. The past 3 H2H games at LNER Stadium have involved two draws and one Barnsley win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lincoln Home Stats		6-2-2	2.60	1.60	1.00	5	5	6	4
Barnsley Away Stats		4-3-3	3.40	1.80	1.60	6	4	7	3

• 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

Lincoln vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Lincoln vs Barnsley team news beforehand. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League One lineups and injury news right here.

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