Our Lincoln City vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-1
Lincoln City vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Lincoln City vs Cardiff 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 hope to recover from their recent 2-3 England League 1 setback against Wycombe on November 22. In that match, Lincoln City saw 56% of the ball 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 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Northampton vs Cardiff
Cardiff must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 England League 1 victory over Northampton in their last outing. In that match, Cardiff recorded 48% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 52% | 11 (3) | 1.04 | 62 |
 Cardiff | 48% | 5 (6) | 0.58 | 45 |
Lincoln City vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.