Lincoln City vs Barnsley Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Lincoln City vs Barnsley Prediction: 3-2

Lincoln City vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 9, 2025. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.

This Lincoln City vs Barnsley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Lincoln City's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Doncaster

Lincoln City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Doncaster on November 15. In that match, Lincoln City had 50% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Lincoln City	50%	7 (5)	1.25	63
Doncaster	50%	9 (2)	1.57	38

Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Lincoln City

Barnsley must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England EFL Trophy defeat against Lincoln City on November 11. In that match, Barnsley recorded 68% possession, firing 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Barnsley	68%	0 (3)	0.82	40
Lincoln City	32%	0 (6)	1.76	29

Lincoln City vs Barnsley Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Lincoln City are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.