Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Lincoln City's Imps face the Bantams of Bradford City in a cataclysmic battle at the top of League One in midweek. With both teams very much in the thick of the battle for promotion, or a playoff place at worst, this is the archetypical promotion six-pointer. Will Lincoln's Michael Skubala or Bradford's Graham Alexander come out on top in what is likely to be a managerial tactical battle?
The current L1 league table emphasises how important this game is. Lincoln lie second in the table on 52 points from 27 games, four behind Cardiff at the top, but six ahead of Bolton and Bradford, who sit third and fourth on 48 points. Bradford though have played one game fewer, 26, A win for them here would see them close to three points of Lincoln, with a game in hand.
Lincoln's current form is excellent with no defeats in their last nine, six of which have been wins. That includes a thumping 5-2 home win over Peterborough United, followed by a 2-2 draw away at Luton Town and then at the weekend, The Imps earned a fine 2-1 home win over Burton Albion.
Bradford have not won a game since a 2-1 win away at Blackpool a few weeks back. A home game with Rotherham was postponed and since then they went down to a 2-1 home defeat to leaders Cardiff City and then at the weekend were beaten 1-0 away at Huddersfield Town.
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Lincoln City v Bradford City FC Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.97 | 3.4 | 3.85 |
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1.94 | 3.4 | 3.87 |
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1.92 | 3.33 | 4.04 |
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1.86 | 3.3 | 4 |
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2.08 | 3.25 | 3.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Lincoln City and Bradford City FC?
Our prediction for the Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC match is: Lincoln wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/01/2026 between Lincoln City and Bradford City FC in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 54.11% for a win of Lincoln City against Bradford City FC with odds of 2.08 at Roobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC is 22.63% with odds of 3.4 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 23.25% chance ⭐ for a win of Bradford City FC vs Lincoln City with odds of 4.04 at Betwinner.
Lincoln City - Bradford City FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Lincoln City Bradford City FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City wins | 54.11% | 2.08 at Roobet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.55% | 2.21 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score | 52.08% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Lincoln City | 25.61% | 5 at LSbet |
Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC Form
Lincoln City and Bradford City FC's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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103 | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | +48 |
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77 | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +7 |
Lincoln City and Bradford City FC Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - League One
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
22 Nov 2025 - League One
11 Nov 2025 - EFL Trophy
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
29 Nov 2025 - League One
8 Nov 2025 - League One
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - League One
4 Jan 2026 - League One
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
6 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
28 Oct 2025 - League One
Players list
G. Wickens
DefenderT. Darikwa
S. Bradley
T. Hamer
MidfielderJ. Moylan
V. Oleksandrovych
A. Reach
C. McGrandles
ForwardR. Street
F. Draper
R. Hackett-Fairchild
S. Walker
DefenderH. Ashby
M. Pennington
I. Touray
C. Kelly
C. Tilt
MidfielderM. Power
T. Leigh
T. Wright
J. Metcalfe
ForwardS. Humphrys
Substitutes
Z. Jeacock
MidfielderD. Jefferies
R. Towler
A. Lloyd
T. Bayliss
E. Ring
B. House
J. Hilton
DefenderJ. Wright
A. Baldwin
J. Neufville
J. White
C. Kavanagh
B. Pointon
Most goals and assists
Lincoln City
Bradford City FC
J. Moylan
(11 Goals)
A. Sarcevic
(11 Goals)
Lincoln City - Bradford City FC Key Points
- Lincoln City are unbeaten in their last ten league games (W7, D3).
- Bradford City have lost three of their last four league games.
- Bradford have also lost three of their last four away league matches.
- Lincoln City have won five of the last seven matches between the two teams (D1, L1).
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Our Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC Prediction
Our prediction for the Lincoln City vs. Bradford City League One match is: Lincoln wins.
Only two places may separate these two teams in the current League One table, but all the relevant data for this game points to a Lincoln win. The Imps home record is superb, their recent form is also excellent which is in sharp contrast to the current form shown by Bradford, who have pickled up just three points from the last 12 available in the league. As such, a Lincoln win looks likely.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Lincoln City Bradford City FC
| Lincoln City vs Bradford City FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City wins | 1.94 | 2.08 | +7.2% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.4 | +3.0% |
| Bradford City FC wins | 3.7 | 4.04 | +9.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lincoln City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 7.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 51.5% and is now 48.1% (-3.5%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
