Preston vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Preston vs Lincoln Predictions
We’ll chance Lincoln +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Preston. A win delivers a payout at -119 although a draw would still land a return.
Take a closer look at our complete Preston vs Lincoln betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Preston vs Lincoln Preview
Preston go head-to-head with Lincoln at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 12 September.
Preston North End were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Watford at Vicarage Road. Paul Heckingbottom's team enjoyed just 39% possession and had six shots on target, with Callum Lang bagging the goal.
Lincoln City drew 1-1 against Southampton in their previous Championship game. This was on home soil at LNER Stadium. The Imps enjoyed just 39% possession and had five shots on goal, with Mikkel Ladefoged finding the net.
On Tuesday night, Lincoln were beaten 4-0 away to Bournemouth in the EFL Cup.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  Lincoln |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 24 |  Preston |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 6:12 | 3 |
2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Preston have had 43.6% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.
Top scorer is Callum Lang on 3 goals, while Lewis Dobbin and Liam Lindsay have both racked up 2. Delano Burgzorg, Jordan Thompson and Alfie Devine are the leading assists makers with 2.
Lincoln have 1 victory, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 12.6 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Chris Cohen's side average 34.4% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 14.4 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Mikkel Ladefoged, Ben House, Reeco Hackett and Adam Reach score 1 goals each. Reeco Hackett, Callum Elder and Tendayi Darikwa have managed 1 assists in the last 5 games.
Main Match Prediction
When Lincoln kick off this Championship match, we will wager them at -119 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 54.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re going for Lincoln at +750 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Alfie Devine (Preston) can be wagered to record one or more shots on goal at -118. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Ben House (Lincoln) has managed four goals in his past five league matches on the road. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +270 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Lincoln with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals to be scored together with Alfie Devine (Preston) to have one or more shots on target.
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Preston 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.
With the bookmakers affording them a 45% chance of winning, Preston North End might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +123 when it comes to this Championship encounter. Lincoln City are the outsiders at +200 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Preston are -167, while Lincoln are alternatively priced at +115.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -159.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Johnny Kenny at +550, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.
Stats: League matches only
Preston have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Lincoln have seven wins, two draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Home Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.30 | 1.20 | 2.10 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Lincoln Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.40 | 1.70 | 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
Preston League Stats
Lincoln League Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws 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 1.10 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 9.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 13.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 43.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% 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 34.40% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 27.00% possession in the last 2 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 2 away matches
- Top Scorers for Preston this season are Callum Lang (3), Caleb Wiley (1), Jordan Thompson (1)
- Top Assistors for Preston this season are Delano Burgzorg (2), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Thompson (1)
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Preston vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 13 |
| 2 | West Ham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 3 | Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 4 | QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 11 |
| 5 | Charlton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 8 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Norwich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 12 | Watford | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 13 | Southampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 16 | Stoke | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 7 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7:10 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 23 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Preston | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 9 |
| 2 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Watford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 4 | Charlton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 5 | West Ham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 5 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 12 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 15 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 20 | Preston | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
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