Preston North End vs Lincoln City Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Matchday seven in the Championship sees Preston North End and Lincoln City battle it out at Deepdale. Clean sheets have been few and far between for Preston, who have conceded in their last six league games and have seen both teams score in five of those outings. With the visitors scoring in their last two away matches, our prediction is for both teams to score.
Preston North End are anchored at the bottom of the table with three points and are two points behind their opponents in 19th place. Three points would put 18th place within reach, depending on how results elsewhere unfold.
The Lilywhites find themselves in this position due to their poor start to the 2026-27 Championship season. The home side have lost four of their last five matches. During that stretch, both teams scored in five of those outings.
In their recent match, Paul Heckingbottom's men let a lead slip in a 2-1 away defeat to Watford on Tuesday.
Lincoln City are proving to be a difficult side to beat after losing their first two league games. As they enter this clash, the visitors have maintained a three-match unbeaten run, recording two draws and a solitary win.
The Imps recorded their second successive draw after holding Southampton to a 1-1 home draw. Following that result, they lost 4-0 against Bournemouth on the road in the third round of the EFL Cup.
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Preston North End v Lincoln City Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.43 | 3.40 | 2.75 |
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2.49 | 3.46 | 2.85 |
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2.46 | 3.42 | 2.82 |
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2.46 | 3.42 | 2.82 |
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2.32 | 3.38 | 2.94 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Lincoln City?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Lincoln City match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 12/09/2026 between Preston North End and Lincoln City in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 29.75% for a win of Preston North End against Lincoln City with odds of 2.5 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Lincoln City is 13.96% with odds of 3.46 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 56.29% chance ⭐ for a win of Lincoln City vs Preston North End with odds of 2.94 at 22bet.
Preston North End - Lincoln City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Lincoln City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City wins | 56.29% | 2.94 at 22bet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 60.25% | 1.92 at 888Starz |
| Both Team To Score | 52.08% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Lincoln City/Lincoln City | 29.3% | 5.00 at Betsson |
Preston North End vs Lincoln City Form
Preston North End and Lincoln City's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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15
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15 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 |
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24
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5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 |
Preston North End and Lincoln City Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Sept 2026 - Championship
5 Sept 2026 - Championship
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
26 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Sept 2026 - Championship
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
26 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
24 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
15 Aug 2026 - Championship
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
5 Sept 2026 - Championship
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
25 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Sept 2026 - Championship
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
25 Apr 2026 - League One
11 Apr 2026 - League One
3 Apr 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
25 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
15 Aug 2026 - Championship
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Preston North End vs Lincoln City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
12 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Preston North End against Lincoln City Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
L. Nicholls
DefenderA. Hughes
T. Small
P. Valentín
L. Lindsay
MidfielderL. Leroy
A. Moran
ForwardJ. Erabi
D. Burgzorg
J. Gauci
MidfielderD. Jefferies
R. Towler
V. Oleksandrovych
Y. Konak
ForwardI. Olaofe
F. Draper
M. Ladefoged
C. Ogbene
Missing players
A. McCann
T. Darikwa
ForwardM. Melia
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Lincoln City
C. Lang
(3 Goals)
M. Ladefoged
(3 Goals)
D. Burgzorg
(2 Assists)
A. Coubis
(2 Assists)
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B. House
(2 Assists)
Preston North End - Lincoln City Key Points
- Preston North End have seen both teams score in their last three Championship games.
- Lincoln City have scored in four of their last five league games.
- Preston North End are conceding 2.33 goals at home this season.
- Three of Lincoln City's last five league games have seen both teams score.
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Our Preston North End vs Lincoln City Prediction
Preston have been in poor form this season, with five losses in six games. Another reason for their struggles this season has been a fragile backline that has conceded 12 goals. Additionally, they are conceding 2.33 goals per game at home.
However, the hosts shouldn't be ruled out of scoring, having found the back of the net in five of their last six games. Lincoln City's backline has also been unreliable, with five goals conceded in their last two matches across all competitions. That said, expect both teams to score. Our Preston North End vs Lincoln City prediction: BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Lincoln City
| Preston North End vs Lincoln City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 2.28 | 2.50 | +9.6% |
| Draw | 3.40 | 3.46 | +1.8% |
| Lincoln City wins | 2.95 | 2.94 | -0.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lincoln City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 0.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 33.9% and is now 34.0% (0.1%)
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