Main prediction: Bristol City to win

Alternative tip: double chance Bristol City

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The attack of Bristol City is flying. Now, the team face Lincoln City this 15/09, at Ashton Gate Stadium, at 19:45, in the English Championship.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Bristol City have won 3 time(s) and score 2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Lincoln City have won 2. Bristol City have a 47.62% probability of winning according to the sportsbooks.

See the prediction for Bristol City vs Lincoln City, find out where to watch the clash, probable line-ups and everything about the pre-match.

Prediction for Bristol City vs Lincoln City

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BTTS - Yes

Overview Bristol City vs Lincoln City

Bristol City are favourites, with a 47.62% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Lincoln City Football Club Limited win are at 4 and a draw at 3.774.

In the EFL Championship, Bristol City have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 9 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded, having Dominic Ballard as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded, and Recco Hackett-Fairchild as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Bristol City and Lincoln City

The two teams have only 1 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:

Bristol City: 0 win(s)

Lincoln City: 1 win(s)

Draws: 0

The most recent clash was on 08/11/2022, in the EFL Cup. The score was: Bristol City 1-3 Lincoln City.

With so few matches between them, each team's current form weighs more than the head-to-head record when defining the predictions for Bristol City vs Lincoln City.

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Bristol City: current form

Bristol City's attack is firing: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.

See their performance in this edition of the EFL Championship:

3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

Performance: 2 point(s) per match

9 goals scored (1.8 per match)

Top scorer: Dominic Ballard (2 goal(s))

Lincoln City: current form

For the visitors, Lincoln City have played 5 match(es) in the English Championship.

See their performance:

  • 1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1 point(s) per match

  • 4 goals scored (0.8 per match)

  • Top scorer: Recco Hackett-Fairchild (1 goal(s))

Bristol City vs Lincoln City key players

In the EFL Championship, Dominic Ballard carries Bristol City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Rio Cardines, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Scott Twine has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Recco Hackett-Fairchild is the name that frightens the most for The Imps with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Recco Hackett-Fairchild leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Recco Hackett-Fairchild has accumulated 11 goal(s).

Bristol City vs Lincoln City statistics in the EFL Championship

Bristol City have an average of 11 corners and 1.2 cards per match. Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 11.8 corners and 2.4 cards. See the numbers for Bristol City vs Lincoln City in the table below.

Home Team

Bristol City Team Logo

Bristol City

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W D

2

Home W L L W L

1.2

Away L W W D L

1.4

Away Team

Lincoln City Team Logo

Lincoln City

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D W

1.6

Home D D L W W

1.6

Away W L W W L

1.8

More tips for Bristol City vs Lincoln City

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Bristol City vs Lincoln City in the EFL Championship:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Bristol City vs Lincoln City is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Bristol City and Lincoln City in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Bristol City and Lincoln City to score goals.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Bristol City and Lincoln City both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

Correct score prediction for Bristol City vs Lincoln City

Bristol City arrive with a better campaign and good attacking averages. Their favoritism in the odds reflects this. Probable score: Bristol City 2-1 Lincoln City. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Bristol City vs Lincoln City

Check out where to watch the live match between Lincoln City and Bristol City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Bristol City and Lincoln City

The line-ups for Bristol City vs Lincoln City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    Sam Tickle

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Lisav Naif Eissat

    Defender

  • 7

    Yu Hirakawa

    Forward

  • 8

    Joe Williams

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Lorent Tolaj

    Forward

  • 10

    Scott Twine

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Jason Knight

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Robert Dickie

    Defender

  • 19

    George Tanner

    Defender

  • 21

    Rio Cardines

    Defender

  • 23

    Dominic Ballard

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Lincoln City Football Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    George Wickens

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Adam Reach

    Defender

  • 4

    Andrei Coubiș

    Defender

  • 7

    Recco Hackett-Fairchild

    Forward

  • 8

    Tom Bayliss

  • 14

    Conor McGrandles

    Midfielder

  • 15

    Sonny Bradley

  • 17

    Robert Street

    Forward

  • 18

    Ben House

    Forward

  • 25

    Deji Elerewe

    Defender

  • 33

    Daniel Oyegoke

    Defender

The Lincoln City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Bristol City vs Lincoln City

Match: Bristol City vs Lincoln City

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 15/09/2026

Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 12 September 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 12 September 2026, at 20:09
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.