Our Cardiff vs Lincoln City Prediction: 2-1
Cardiff vs Lincoln City in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff's Last Match – Doncaster vs Cardiff
Cardiff must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 England League 1 victory over Doncaster in their last outing. In that match, Cardiff saw 58% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 42% | 0 (1) | 1.29 | 52 |
 Cardiff | 58% | 0 (4) | 1.24 | 41 |
Lincoln City's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Blackpool
Lincoln City will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 England League 1 win against Blackpool on February 28. In that match, Lincoln City controlled 47% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 47% | 0 (6) | 2.75 | 43 |
 Blackpool | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.53 | 36 |
Cardiff vs Lincoln City Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 2.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Lincoln City average 2.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Cardiff 26-12
Lincoln City 28-7
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.3
Lincoln City to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Cardiff: Ronan Kpakio, Nathan Trott, Gabriel Osho, Ryan Wintle, Rubin Colwill, Joel Colwill, Will Fish, Alex Robertson, Ollie Tanner, Joel Bagan, Omari Kellyman
Lincoln City: George Wickens, Varfolomieiev Ivan Oleksandrovych, Robert Street, Ryley Towler, Recco Hackett-Fairchild, Tendayi Darikwa, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Ben House, Conor McGrandles, Tom Hamer
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