Lincoln host Cardiff City in an intriguing League One clash. With Leyton winning three of their last five home games, we predict a 3-1 home win. The Imps have no fresh injury concerns and head into Saturday's clash following a 2-2 draw with Blackpool. Lincoln have been solid at home this season, winning 75% of their matches at Sincil Bank and averaging 1.5 goals per game overall. Their expected goals of around 1.33 suggests they are creating decent chances, while conceding an average of 1.3 goals, making them relatively balanced defensively.
The South Wales outfit return key players Yousef Salech and Chris Willock to the starting XI after their midweek EFL Cup match. The visitors have a strong recent form, winning three of their last five and scoring an average of 2 goals per game. Their xG of 1.59 shows they are creating slightly more chances than Lincoln, though their defense has been leaky at times, conceding 1.9 goals on average.
Given Leyton's recent form at home and attacking potential, our prediction leans toward Home Win, with additional value on Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals as the Bluebirds average 3.9 goals per game.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 20 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Lincoln vs Cardiff prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lincoln 3 - 1 Cardiff
Lincoln vs Cardiff Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 160 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferLincoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwd | 1.50 |
| Home | wwlw | 2.25 |
| Away | dlwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.55 | 1.42 |
Cardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | wlwwl | 2.00 |
| Away | llww | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 4.83 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.50 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.33 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 1.69 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.37 | 1.16 |
Lincoln vs Cardiff Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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