Bristol City vs Lincoln Prediction 15 September 2026

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    🔊 Bristol City and Lincoln City come into this match with different momentum, but both sides retain their ambitions early in the season. The hosts sit in the upper part of the table, closer to the automatic promotion places, while the visitors are lower down but equally keen to climb. In recent matches, Bristol City have been productive going forward but inconsistent at the back, while Lincoln City show more balanced numbers in terms of goals scored and conceded. At this stage of the season, both clubs are looking to establish themselves among the promotion contenders.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Officially, Bristol City and Lincoln City have met only once. That match took place 08 November 2022 at Bristol City's ground and ended 1-3.

    Head-to-head statistics Bristol City - Lincoln

    0%
    0 Wins
    0%
    0 Draws
    100%
    2 Wins
    Total games
    2
    Total Goals Avg
    2.5
    Both teams scored
    50%
    0.5
    Total average
    2
    12.5
    Corner
    2
    1.5
    Yellow cards
    2.5
    10.5
    Fouls
    15.5
    Last matches
    15.09.26
    Championship
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    1.39
    0.64
    13
    4
    13
    19
    2
    5
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    1.39
    0.64
    13
    4
    13
    19
    2
    5
    08.11.22
    FLC
    Bristol
    Bristol
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    -
    -
    12
    0
    8
    12
    1
    0
    1
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    12
    0
    8
    12
    1
    0
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    Bristol City Team Overview

    Bristol City have been playing an attacking brand of football: over their last ten matches they have averaged 1.5 goals per game, and in their last five they have recorded three wins, a draw and a defeat. Defensively, though, they remain vulnerable - opponents have scored in almost every match, with five consecutive games featuring goals at both ends. Conceding an average of 1.6 per game over their last ten matches points to persistent problems at the back.

    The hosts' aim is to close the gap on the automatic promotion places, though the season is still early and the ground they need to make up is not yet critical.

    Match Results: Bristol City

    Last matches
    18.09.26
    Championship
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    Watford
    Watford
    1.59
    0.55
    2
    5
    11
    15
    2
    5
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1.59
    0.55
    2
    5
    11
    15
    2
    5
    W
    15.09.26
    Championship
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    1.39
    0.64
    13
    4
    13
    19
    2
    5
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    1.39
    0.64
    13
    4
    13
    19
    2
    5
    L
    12.09.26
    Championship
    Southampton
    Southampton
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    1.95
    2.43
    2
    5
    6
    14
    0
    2
    4
    1
    1
    0
    3
    1
    1.95
    2.43
    2
    5
    6
    14
    0
    2
    L
    05.09.26
    Championship
    Burnley
    Burnley
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    0.34
    0.95
    5
    8
    14
    6
    3
    0
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0.34
    0.95
    5
    8
    14
    6
    3
    0
    W
    01.09.26
    Championship
    Preston North End
    Preston North End
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    1.85
    1.14
    5
    2
    4
    13
    2
    0
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    2
    1.85
    1.14
    5
    2
    4
    13
    2
    0
    W
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    Lincoln City Team Overview

    Lincoln City have had a less convincing start in terms of results, but the statistics suggest they are competitive even away from home: two wins and two draws from their last five matches. An 18-game unbeaten run on the road underlines their resilience away from their own ground. Over their last ten matches, they have averaged 1.3 goals scored against 1.2 conceded - a balance between attack and defence that has held despite their current position outside the leading group.

    Lincoln City's motivation is moderate - the main priority is to stay in touch with the promotion-contending positions.

    Match Results: Lincoln City

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    Championship
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    Swansea City
    Swansea City
    1.56
    0.8
    2
    1
    11
    11
    2
    1
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1.56
    0.8
    2
    1
    11
    11
    2
    1
    L
    15.09.26
    Championship
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    1.39
    0.64
    13
    4
    13
    19
    2
    5
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    1.39
    0.64
    13
    4
    13
    19
    2
    5
    W
    12.09.26
    Championship
    Preston North End
    Preston North End
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    0.69
    0.87
    16
    3
    8
    9
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0.69
    0.87
    16
    3
    8
    9
    1
    1
    W
    08.09.26
    EFL Cup
    Bournemouth
    Bournemouth
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    2.17
    0.36
    10
    0
    11
    10
    2
    3
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2.17
    0.36
    10
    0
    11
    10
    2
    3
    L
    05.09.26
    Championship
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    Southampton
    Southampton
    2.88
    0.79
    4
    6
    12
    10
    3
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    2.88
    0.79
    4
    6
    12
    10
    3
    0
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    Total Goals Prediction

    Lincoln City have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in six consecutive league matches, and their average away goals this season stands at just 1 per game. Their last 10 away matches also back this up, with an average of 1.57, but no trend points to them exceeding that mark. All of this suggests a strong probability that the Lincoln City Team Total - Under 1.5 lands, priced at 1.37*.

    Risky Bet

    Bristol City are at home, and their attacking output is slightly higher than Lincoln City's, particularly when you consider the season averages and the fact that Lincoln City don't score many. That said, Lincoln City rarely lose heavily away from home, which creates some tension for this kind of bet. However, if the hosts can make their home advantage count, a narrow Bristol City win on the handicap (-0.75) at 2.31* is possible.

    Correct Score Prediction

    According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (12.39%), 1-0 (11.15%) and 0-1 (9.12%). A 1-1 draw is the most probable result, though the chances of a narrow win for either side are also fairly high. All three options point to an expectation of low scoring and a tight contest.

    *Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.*

    ⭐ Editor's Prediction

    Bristol City's recent form clearly points to a tendency for open, goal-filled matches: they have scored and conceded in five consecutive Championship games. Lincoln City have no strong lean towards either a particularly solid defence or a particularly high-scoring attack, but their consistency away from home reduces the likelihood of goalless outcomes even against opponents of higher standing in the table. Both sides are motivated by the need to close the gap on the promotion places now, which pushes them to play openly in each other's half even if the match starts cautiously. The main prediction is Both Teams to Score - Yes. Predicted score: 2-1.
    Both Teams to Score – (Yes)
    Odds-137
    Published: 13/09/2026, 16:48
    Daniil Shilovich
    Daniil Shilovich
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    Betting Tips: Bristol City - Lincoln City

    Lincoln City have not lost:
    lincoln-cityin 18 of last 20 away games.
    Lincoln City will not lose
    Everygame
    -119
    Bristol City have conceded:
    bristol-city-1in 9 of last 10 games (Championship).
    bristol-city-1in last 7 games.
    Lincoln City have scored:
    lincoln-cityin 35 of last 37 games.
    lincoln-cityin 21 of last 22 away games.
    Lincoln City will score goal
    Everygame
    -200
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    bristol-city-1in 13 of last 15 Bristol City home games (Championship).
    bristol-city-1in 10 of last 11 Bristol City games (Championship).
    in 8 of last 9 Tim Robinson games.
    in last 5 Tim Robinson games (in the Championship).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -333
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    bristol-city-1in 8 of last 9 Bristol City home games.
    bristol-city-1in 7 of last 8 Bristol City home games (Championship).
    in last 11 Tim Robinson games (in the Championship).
    in last 7 Tim Robinson games.
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -357
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    Bristol City - Lincoln Table position

    Championship 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    7.
    Stoke City
    Stoke City
    841313-1213
    8.
    Bristol City
    Bristol City
    841311-1213
    9.
    Charlton
    Charlton
    83327-1012
    11.
    Millwall
    Millwall
    832315-1511
    12.
    Lincoln City
    Lincoln City
    83237-811
    13.
    Southampton
    Southampton
    842219-1010

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 13
    Conceded - 13
    0
    -2
    11 - Scored
    13 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    4
    1
    Draws
    2
    4
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    13
    Scored
    11
    13
    Conceded
    13
    2.6
    Match goals average
    2.4
    1.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.3
    5
    Both teams scored
    5
    69'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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