Our Lincoln City vs Burton Albion Prediction: 2-1
Lincoln City vs Burton Albion in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Lincoln City vs Burton Albion 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 Peterborough
Lincoln City will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-2 England League 1 victory over Peterborough on January 4.
Burton Albion's Last Match – Boreham Wood vs Burton Albion
Determined to maintain their recent success, Burton Albion must win following their 5-0 England FA Cup victory against Boreham Wood on January 10. In that match, Burton Albion recorded 43% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boreham Wood | 57% | 0 (4) | 0.61 | 64 |
Burton Albion | 43% | 0 (7) | 0.85 | 32 |
Lincoln City vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.



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