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 – Luton vs Lincoln City
Lincoln City will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England League 1 draw with Luton on January 17. In that match, Lincoln City saw 44% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luton | 56% | 0 (6) | 1.85 | 45 |
 Lincoln City | 44% | 0 (3) | 0.95 | 50 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Huddersfield
Determined to maintain their recent success, Burton Albion must win following their 3-1 England League 1 victory against Huddersfield on January 17. In that match, Burton Albion recorded 33% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 33% | 0 (6) | 0.51 | 45 |
 Huddersfield | 67% | 0 (6) | 1.92 | 50 |
Lincoln City vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Lincoln City 20-12
Burton Albion 18-13
What are the odds for this match?
Lincoln City to win: @1.55
Draw: @3.6
Burton Albion to win: @5.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925