Barnsley and Lincoln City face each other on Monday 12.29.2025, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Barnsley's home ground, the Oakwell Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Barnsley and Lincoln City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Barnsley vs Lincoln City
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Barnsley preview
Barnsley heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 18 matches, The Tykes secured 8 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.56 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Barnsley's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 31 victories so far.
Barnsley has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 121 goals, of which 30 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jonathan Russell, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Corey O'Keeffe has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Barnsley has conceded 27 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.5 per game) and 139 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.72 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Lincoln City preview
Lincoln City comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 11 victories, 5 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.81 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 37 wins, 19 draws, and 28 losses.
The Imps's attack has been highly effective, scoring 126 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.43 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
The Imps's offensive system is led by James Collins, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jovon Makama. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.05 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 94 goals in 84 matches, averaging 1.12 per match.
Head to head: Barnsley vs Lincoln City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L D |
1.56 |
| Home | L W W L L |
2 |
| Away | L L D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 63% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.63 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.25 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.38 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 63% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 13% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 25% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 63% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.45 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.23 | 1.55 |
Lincoln City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
1.81 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.36 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 73% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.73 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.82 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.91 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 64% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 27% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 9% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 82% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.45 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.3 | 1.45 |
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