Our Lincoln City vs Chelsea Prediction: 1-1
Lincoln City vs Chelsea in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Lincoln City vs Chelsea 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 Luton
Determined to maintain their recent success, Lincoln City must win following their 3-1 England League 1 victory against Luton on September 20. In that match, Lincoln City had 44% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 44% | 0 (6) | 1.4 | 41 |
 Luton | 56% | 0 (2) | 0.39 | 59 |
Chelsea's Last Match – Man Utd vs Chelsea
After suffering a 1-2 England Premier League loss to Man Utd, Chelsea must win to get back on track. In that match, Chelsea recorded 59% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man Utd | 41% | 8 (4) | 1.74 | 56 |
 Chelsea | 59% | 2 (1) | 0.38 | 35 |
Lincoln City vs Chelsea Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 2.59 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Chelsea average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Lincoln City 19-8
Chelsea 20-11
What are the odds for this match?
Lincoln City to win: @17
Draw: @7.5
Chelsea to win: @1.142