Preston vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026

Preston vs Lincoln Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Lincoln Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -119

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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 11:00 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
15	Lincoln	12	4	3	5	13	20	-7	13:20	15
24	Preston	12	1	2	9	10	25	-15	10:25	5

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Liam Gibbs, Jordan Storey, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Harry Clarke, Stanley Mills, Jordan Thompson, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang, Johnny Kenny.

Lincoln confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): George Wickens (GK), Deji Elerewe, Sonny Bradley, Andrei Coubis, Daniel Oyegoke, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Adam Reach, Reeco Hackett, Ben House, Robert Street.

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):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Lincoln in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Lincoln in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Lincoln in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Preston in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Preston in 16 of their last 20 games.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Championship team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

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

Preston 0 - 1 Lincoln

We’re going for Lincoln at +700 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

Top Pick: Alfie Devine Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

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.

Latest Alfie Devine Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

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Ben House to Score +270

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.

Latest Ben House Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

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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 44% chance of winning, Preston North End might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +128 when it comes to this Championship encounter. Lincoln City are the outsiders at +195 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 -159, while Lincoln are alternatively priced at +110.

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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Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+235

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+118

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-159

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+114

The First Goalscorer favourite is Johnny Kenny at +550, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Johnny Kenny (Preston)

First

+550

Anytime

+210

Robert Street (Lincoln)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Jusef Erabi (Preston)

First

+600

Anytime

+240

Freddie Draper (Lincoln)

First

+700

Anytime

+270

Ben House (Lincoln)

First

+700

Anytime

+270

Alfie Devine (Preston)

First

+750

Anytime

+290

Callum Lang (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+320

Delano Burgzorg (Preston)

First

+850

Anytime

+320

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Isaac Olaofe (Lincoln)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Chiedozie Ogbene (Lincoln)

First

+1100

Anytime

+420

Liam Gibbs (Preston)

First

+1200

Anytime

+475

Léo Leroy (Preston)

First

+1300

Anytime

+525

Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Andrew Moran (Preston)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Yunus Konak (Lincoln)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Ryley Towler (Lincoln)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Tom Hamer (Lincoln)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Adam Reach (Lincoln)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Pol Valentin (Preston)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Andrew Hughes (Preston)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Johnny Kenny (Preston)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Callum Lang (Preston)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Jusef Erabi (Preston)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Robert Street (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Freddie Draper (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Ben House (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Alfie Devine (Preston)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Delano Burgzorg (Preston)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Isaac Olaofe (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Chiedozie Ogbene (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Liam Gibbs (Preston)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Léo Leroy (Preston)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Andrew Moran (Preston)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-

Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Yunus Konak (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Ryley Towler (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Adam Reach (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Tom Hamer (Lincoln)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Pol Valentin (Preston)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Andrew Hughes (Preston)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 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 vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Preston vs Lincoln team news before you bet. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and injury news right here.

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