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 – Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Determined to maintain their recent success, Lincoln City must win following their 1-0 England League 1 victory against Burton Albion on September 13. In that match, Lincoln City had 35% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 65% | 0 (2) | 0.64 | 71 |
 Lincoln City | 35% | 0 (4) | 1.03 | 36 |
Chelsea's Last Match – Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
After suffering a 1-3 UEFA Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, Chelsea must win to get back on track. In that match, Chelsea recorded 44% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bayern Munich | 56% | 12 (5) | 2.07 | 49 |
 Chelsea | 44% | 7 (3) | 0.51 | 39 |
Lincoln City vs Chelsea Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 2.59 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Chelsea average 2.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Lincoln City 16-9
Chelsea 21-9
What are the odds for this match?
Lincoln City to win: @13
Draw: @7.5
Chelsea to win: @1.166