Lincoln City vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Sincil Bank will host crucial League One action this weekend as third placed Lincoln City host leaders Cardiff City in what should be a fabulous encounter. Both the Imps and Bluebirds have been amongst the front-runners in League One this season and both harbour genuine promotion aspirations, which makes this a fabulous game for our next match prediction.
The current league table sees Lincoln City occupying third spot having played 20 games and amassed 35 points. However, the Imps have played a game more than most of their rivals. Cardiff City have played 19 games and sit at the top of the table with 41 points. A win here would be a massive result for Brian Barry-Murphy's team.
Lincoln come into this game in mixed form over their last three games. That run started with a 2-0 home defeat to Huddersfield Town in the Football League Trophy, but they bounced back in the game after, beating Barnsley 3-1 at home. However, last weekend they travelled to Blackpool but could only pick up a point in a 2-2 draw.
Cardiff's outstanding recent form has seen them win all of their last five league games. That includes a 1-0 away win at Stevenage and a dramatic 4-3 home win over Doncaster Rovers last weekend. However, they were beaten 3-1 at home by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter finals heading into this game.
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Lincoln City v Cardiff Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.39 | 3.4 | 2.85 |
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2.4 | 3.38 | 2.83 |
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2.4 | 3.34 | 2.86 |
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2.3 | 3.3 | 2.85 |
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2.42 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Lincoln City and Cardiff?
Our prediction for the Lincoln City vs Cardiff match is: Cardiff City wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/12/2025 between Lincoln City and Cardiff in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 50.67% for a win of Lincoln City against Cardiff with odds of 2.5 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lincoln City vs Cardiff is 8.17% with odds of 3.4 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 41.15% chance ⭐ for a win of Cardiff vs Lincoln City with odds of 2.9 at Tonybet.
Lincoln City - Cardiff Prediction and Best Odds:
| Lincoln City Cardiff Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City wins | 50.67% | 2.5 at Shangrila |
| Under 2.5 | 53.16% | 2.01 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 52.38% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Lincoln City | 23.56% | 6.25 at LSbet |
Lincoln City vs Cardiff Form
Lincoln City and Cardiff's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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103 | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | +48 |
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2
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91 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | +40 |
Lincoln City and Cardiff Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
29 Nov 2025 - League One
22 Nov 2025 - League One
15 Nov 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
29 Nov 2025 - League One
15 Nov 2025 - League One
18 Oct 2025 - League One
4 Oct 2025 - League One
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Dec 2025 - League One
22 Nov 2025 - League One
11 Nov 2025 - EFL Trophy
8 Nov 2025 - League One
1 Nov 2025 - FA Cup
28 Oct 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Dec 2025 - Carabao Cup
13 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
6 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
29 Nov 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Dec 2025 - Carabao Cup
13 Dec 2025 - League One
6 Dec 2025 - League One
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
29 Nov 2025 - League One
11 Nov 2025 - EFL Trophy
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Dec 2025 - League One
22 Nov 2025 - League One
8 Nov 2025 - League One
1 Nov 2025 - FA Cup
28 Oct 2025 - Carabao Cup
25 Oct 2025 - League One
Players list
G. Wickens
DefenderT. Darikwa
S. Bradley
T. Hamer
MidfielderA. Reach
C. McGrandles
T. Bayliss
J. Moylan
ForwardR. Street
F. Draper
R. Hackett-Fairchild
M. Turner
DefenderD. Lawlor
J. Bagan
P. Ng
W. Fish
MidfielderA. Robertson
C. Ashford
C. Willock
R. Wintle
ForwardY. Salech
O. Kellyman
Substitutes
Z. Jeacock
MidfielderR. Towler
V. Oleksandrovych
J. Obikwu
D. Jefferies
E. Ring
F. Okoronkwo
C. Chambers
R. Kpakio
J. Colwill
ForwardO. Tanner
C. Robinson
D. Turnbull
I. Davies
Most goals and assists
Lincoln City
Cardiff
J. Moylan
(11 Goals)
Y. Salech
(14 Goals)
Lincoln City - Cardiff Key Points
- Lincoln have won just one of their last three games in all competitions.
- Cardiff have won all of their last five league one games.
- Lincoln's last eight games have seen three wins, three defeats and two draws in League One.
- No team has scored more goals than Cardiff's 36 in League One this season.
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Our Lincoln City vs Cardiff Prediction
Our prediction for the Lincoln City vs. Cardiff City League One match is: Cardiff City wins.
This is a massive game in League One. A win for Lincoln cuts Cardiff's lead over the Imps to three points. A win for Cardiff extends their advantage to nine points over Lincoln. Both teams have performed well this campaign but Cardiff's recent form includes huge wins over Stevenage and Doncaster Rovers and they will want to bounce back after defeat to Chelsea in midweek. We expect a narrow win for the visitors here.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Lincoln City Cardiff
| Lincoln City vs Cardiff | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City wins | 2.57 | 2.5 | -2.7% |
| Draw | 3.1 | 3.4 | +9.7% |
| Cardiff wins | 2.8 | 2.9 | +3.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lincoln City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 38.9% and is now 40.0% (1.1%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
