Lincoln vs Burton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

League One Betting Preview: Lincoln vs Burton

Lincoln clash with Burton at LNER Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Thursday 22 January.

We are sweet on the prospect of the net bulging when Lincoln clash with Burton. On this basis, we will side with the Over 2.5 pick when it comes to Total Goals, feeling confident with the -139 that is on offer.

Lincoln City faced Luton Town away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Kenilworth Road.

Burton Albion have lost their previous two League One matches away from home. Their most recent league game was at home at Pirelli Stadium where they recorded a 3-1 victory over Huddersfield Town.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lincoln have won the last two clashes against Burton, achieving winning away scorelines of 1-0 and 1-0 at Pirelli Stadium. The H2H over the past 10 meetings have seen five wins for both teams.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lincoln	36	23	8	5	66	31	35	66:31	77
17	Burton	36	10	10	16	39	51	-12	39:51	40

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Confirmed Lineups

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

Burton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Bradley Collins (GK), Udoka Godwin-Malife, Terence Vancooten, Toby Sibbick, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, Dylan Williams, Jack Armer, Kain Adom, Julian Larsson, Jake Beesley.

Lincoln vs Burton Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Lincoln vs Burton betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

This League One tussle provides us with a strong betting angle considering we can wager on Over 2.5 Goals at the available odds of -139. Expect the two teams to run home the goals needed for a return.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide League One betting predictions.

Key Lincoln vs Burton league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Lincoln games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Burton games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Burton games.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lincoln 2 - 1 Burton

Lincoln are available at +575 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

Top Pick: Freddie Draper to Score +220

Freddie Draper (Lincoln) has scored at least one goal in his past two League One games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +220 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Freddie Draper Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+525

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Lincoln vs Burton 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 the skinniest price to succeed in this League One clash, with the favourites afforded a 63% probability based on their -167 betting odds with the bookies. The market implies that Burton Albion are the most unlikely to win at +450.

There’s -139 when it comes to Lincoln -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Burton lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -127.

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

-167

X

+280

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+123

2

+420

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-455

X2

+116

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+285

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-139

2 Hcp +0.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-127

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild is the market leader at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (Lincoln)

First

+170

Anytime

+400

Robert Street (Lincoln)

First

+180

Anytime

+380

James Steven Collins (Lincoln)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Freddie Draper (Lincoln)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Ben House (Lincoln)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Julian Larsson (Burton)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Josh Honohan (Lincoln)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Jake Beesley (Burton)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)

First

+425

Anytime

+950

Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Ryley Towler (Lincoln)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Charlie Webster (Burton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Tom Hamer (Lincoln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Adam Jackson (Lincoln)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Sonny Bradley (Lincoln)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Udoka Godwin-Malife (Burton)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Sebastian Revan (Burton)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Dylan Williams (Burton)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Jason Sraha (Burton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Tomas Kalinauskas (Burton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Jack Armer (Burton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Alex Hartridge (Burton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Kyran Lofthouse (Burton)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Lincoln haven’t been beaten in seven straight games at LNER Stadium. Michael Skubala's team have clocked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Burton are winless in the last four away games. The Staffordshire outfit have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The previous LNER Stadium encounter involved a 1-0 Burton win against Lincoln. Burton have won four of the past 6 H2H meetings at LNER Stadium, with Lincoln landing two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lincoln Home Stats		7-1-2	2.90	1.90	1.00	6	4	7	3
Burton Away Stats		3-4-3	2.10	0.90	1.20	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

Lincoln vs Burton Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Lincoln vs Burton team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for League One, along with current injury news.

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