Lincoln take on Northampton in what shapes up to be a high-intensity League One clash with 3-1 our predicted outcome. The Imps are in a splendid form, unbeaten in their last 5 matches, amassing 2.4 points per game, and scoring an impressive 2.3 goals per match while conceding just 0.9. Home advantage boosts their stats further, with 3.4 goals per game involvement and a win rate of 60%, although injuries to Honohan and Jackson, and James Collins’ ongoing recovery, could slightly disrupt their lineup.
Northampton head into the midweek clash following a goalless draw with Exeter, showing mixed form with 1.2 points per game overall. The Cobblers' results have been modest, with 1.0 PPG and scoring just 0.83 goals per game on the road. BTTS has occurred in 60% of their matches, indicating potential for both sides to find the net. Historical clashes favor Lincoln, who have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, with 70% of H2H games seeing over 1.5 goals.
Considering Lincoln's superior form and H2H record, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals (60% of past H2H matches went over).
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Lincoln vs Northampton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lincoln 3 - 1 Northampton
Lincoln vs Northampton Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Freddie Draper @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Freddie Draper @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Northampton +2.5 @ -364 Odds
- European Handicap: Lincoln City -1 @ 105 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 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lincoln City to Win @ -1000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lincoln City to Win/Lincoln City to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lincoln City - No @ -111 Odds
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View OfferLincoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwd | 2.40 |
| Home | dwwwd | 2.20 |
| Away | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.85 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.01 | 1.46 |
Northampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwwd | 1.20 |
| Home | wllw | 1.50 |
| Away | lldwd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.75 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.00 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.68 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.64 | 1.19 | 1.95 |
Lincoln vs Northampton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lincoln (70%)
10 Matches
Northampton (10%)
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