Derby County and Lincoln City face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday, 08/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County (The Rams) Limited vs Lincoln City Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Derby County vs Lincoln City

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Derby County vs Lincoln City to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Derby County to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Derby County is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Lincoln City, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Derby County to win the first half in the half-time market.

The Rams preview

Derby County comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 10 draws, and 19 losses.

Derby County's attack has scored 70 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.43.

The offence system of Derby County is led by Carlton Morris as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Joe Ward, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 65 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

The Imps preview

On the other hand, Lincoln City comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 36 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses.

Lincoln City's attack has scored 103 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.91.

The offence system of Lincoln City is led by Recco Hackett-Fairchild as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Recco Hackett-Fairchild, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 54 matches, resulting in an average of 0.87.

Head to head: Derby County vs Lincoln City

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Derby County

England - League Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W L

1.2

Home L W W W W

2.4

Away W L L L W

1.2

Away Team

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Lincoln City

England - League Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D W

2.6

Home W W W W W

3

Away W W D W D

2.2

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Published on 5 August 2026, at 21:03 Last updated on 5 August 2026, at 21:03
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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