Lincoln vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips | 05/09/2026

Lincoln vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips | 5 September 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

3 September 2026 • 11:11 UTC • 1 min read

Lincoln vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips 5 September 2026

Lincoln will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The newcomers were held to a goalless draw by Blackburn despite registering 18 attempts and 1.46 xG, but they are now chasing a third consecutive clean sheet. Lincoln have won 60% of their last 10 matches, although their home record has been less convincing, with just a 33% win rate and 2.00 goals conceded per game.

Southampton, meanwhile, are in strong form after a busy few days. The Saints thrashed Millwall 5-1 at the weekend before drawing 1-1 with Birmingham in midweek. Tonda Eckert's troops have won 70% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly reliable away from home, winning 67% while scoring 1.67 goals per game. Caspar Jander should be their only absentee, leaving the visitors well equipped to maintain their impressive run.

As Southampton's last 10 matches average 3.30 goals per game, we are going to place our bets on Over 2.5 goals, alongside Southampton Over 1.5 and Southampton to Win (Lincoln concede 2.00 goals per home game).

This Championship match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:30.

What is our Lincoln vs Southampton prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Lincoln 1 - 2 Southampton

Lincoln vs Southampton Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 125 Odds
First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 450 Odds
To be Booked: Ryley Towler @ 187 Odds
Asian Handicap: Southampton -0.5 @ -122 Odds
European Handicap: Southampton +1 @ -450 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ -275 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Southampton to Win/Southampton to Win @ 187 Odds
Clean Sheet: Southampton - No @ -250 Odds

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Lincoln Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwwwwllwwd	2.00
Home	wld	1.33
Away	dwwwlww	2.29

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	33%	71%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	3.67	2.86
Scored	1.90	1.67	2.00
Conceded	1.20	2.00	0.86
BTTS	60%	67%	57%
Clean Sheets	40%	33%	43%
Failed to Score	10%	33%	0%
Expected Goals	1.48	1.60	1.42
Expected Goals Against	1.51	1.84	1.36

Southampton Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwwlwlwd	2.20
Home	wwlw	2.25
Away	wwwwld	2.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	75%	67%
Average Goals Per Game	3.30	4.50	2.50
Scored	2.10	2.75	1.67
Conceded	1.20	1.75	0.83
BTTS	80%	100%	67%
Clean Sheets	20%	0%	33%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.87	1.91	1.85
Expected Goals Against	1.30	1.62	1.08