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 – Wycombe vs Lincoln City
Lincoln City will look to get back on track following a 2-3 England League 1 loss against Wycombe on November 22. In that match, Lincoln City had 56% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 44% | 0 (6) | 1.16 | 27 |
 Lincoln City | 56% | 0 (3) | 1.76 | 41 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Luton
Barnsley must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-0 England League 1 victory over Luton in their last outing. In that match, Barnsley recorded 31% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 31% | 0 (8) | 2.18 | 23 |
 Luton | 69% | 0 (1) | 0.45 | 37 |
Lincoln City vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.66 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.45 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 2.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.