EFL Cup Betting Preview: Lincoln vs Chelsea

League One outfit Lincoln host Premier League team Chelsea in this EFL Cup match at LNER Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Imps Can Avoid a Big Loss

We’re expecting a return by betting Lincoln +2.25 at -123, with our stake split between +2 and +2.5. This Asian Handicap bet against Chelsea means that we have some insurance for the underdogs.

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Chelsea Looking to Avoid Another Defeat

Lincoln City were victorious in their last game, landing a 3-1 League One home win over Luton Town at LNER Stadium.

In their most recent EFL Cup engagement, Lincoln visited Burton Albion and won 1-0.

Chelsea were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Old Trafford. Manchester United claimed a 2-1 Premier League victory. Enzo Maresca's team had one shot on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, while Trevoh Chalobah found the net.

Lincoln vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Lincoln vs Chelsea betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

It makes sense to take the Asian Handicap route when it comes to backing Lincoln +2.25 for this EFL Cup game. We can get odds of -123 that this bet wins and it shouldn’t be too far away.

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Key Lincoln vs Chelsea EFL Cup & league stats:

The +2.25 line has been covered by Lincoln in 20 consecutive games at home.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chelsea in 9 of their last 10 games.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chelsea in 18 of their last 20 games.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chelsea in 3 consecutive games.

Lincoln +2.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

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Chelsea

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Chelsea to win 2-1. The odds of +850 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Lincoln +2.25 -123

Both Team To Score Yes +107

Total Goals Over 2.5 -250

Our bet builder picks are Lincoln to cover the +2.25 Asian Handicap, Yes on the BTTS market and also three or more goals in total.

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Lincoln vs Chelsea 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.

Chelsea Huge Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

On the basis of the 1x2 betting, Chelsea are massive -667 favourites to complete their task and that means a 87% probability of success in this EFL Cup clash. Lincoln City are the +1600 rank outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +215. Alternatively, Chelsea can be backed at -213 and Lincoln are on offer at +850.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -147.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

João Pedro is the First Goalscorer Favourite

The First Goalscorer favourite is João Pedro at +260. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

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Player Shots On Target

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Lincoln Stats

Chelsea Stats

Full-Time Result

5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Lincoln vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Lincoln vs Chelsea before you bet. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with the latest injury news.