Lincoln City and Cardiff face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday, 20/12/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Lincoln City vs Cardiff, based on 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 Lincoln City vs Cardiff
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Lincoln City preview
Lincoln City comes into the match having played 20 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 36 wins, 19 draws, and 28 losses.
Lincoln City's attack has scored 124 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.49.
The offense system of Lincoln City is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.05 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 93 goals conceded in 83 matches, resulting in an average of 1.12.
Cardiff preview
On the other hand, Cardiff comes into the match having played 19 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.16 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 30 wins, 20 draws, and 30 losses.
Cardiff's attack has scored 108 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.89 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.
The offense system of Cardiff is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.05 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 117 goals conceded in 80 matches, resulting in an average of 1.46.
Head to head: Lincoln City vs Cardiff
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Lincoln City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
1.75 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.3 |
| Away | D L L D L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 70% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 60% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 30% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 10% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 80% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.39 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.3 | 1.45 |
Cardiff
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
2.16 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W L L W |
1.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 80% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 4 | 1.78 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2.6 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1.4 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 60% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 30% | 56% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 10% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 50% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.93 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.4 | 1.44 |
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